We are likely to witness a new North/South divide, courtesy of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, according to thinktanks and unions.
Are the government increasing the North/South divide? » Read the full story
As expected, the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review confirmed that a significant amount of jobs will be lost in the public sector.
Industry bodies respond to Osborne’s speech » Read the full story
Our economy should escape a double dip recession, but we will see growth slow down, according to the BCC.
What’s the economic outlook ahead for umbrella companies? » Read the full story
Business rates have increased dramatically even though the previous government pledged to help companies through the recession.
High business rates are crippling British businesses » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors looking for executive roles will have been encouraged by the recent comments of Dr John Philpott.
Contractor prospects heavily determinant on skills level » Read the full story
The latest JobsOutlook from the REC shows that the overall jobs outlook is still mixed, but in the short to medium term, employers are making more use of temporary agency workers and contractors.
Short to medium-term outlook looks good for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
Despite the decline in demand last month, the ICT sector is still looking healthy, according to the REC’s latest Report on Jobs.
Top-level IT personnel still in high demand » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors will be pleased to hear that the first two quarters of this year saw a 9% increase in the use of interim managers, according to the latest Ipsos MORI survey findings, and 52% of all interim assignments were in the private sector.
Interim managers key to business critical change management » Read the full story
Rather than reversing the trend for late payments, a new directive from the EU could actually make matters worse, according to the FPB.
Contractors may have to wait longer for settlement » Read the full story
New data released recently by the Office for National Statistics illustrate that the current rates of unemployment in the country have dropped by an additional 8,000 people for the months of May, June, and July.
Unemployment rate sends mixed signals, expert says » Read the full story
Nearly 150,000 small businesses in the UK are facing fears that they may become insolvent if they cannot maintain their contracts with the public sector.
SMEs and contractors face up to public sector cuts » Read the full story
Within 5 years, unemployment levels will reach 10% in over half the regions in the UK predicts the CEBR.
Despite projected GDP growth, the economic rollercoaster continues » Read the full story
The chief executive of Hays, Alistair Cox, has some worrying news for those in the public sector who work through umbrella companies and are worried about the loss of their contract.
Doom and gloom for public sector umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
George Osborne has announced that, as part of the government’s Spending Challenge, the public have submitted more than 100,000 ideas on how the coalition should cut spending.
Have your say on how to cut spending » Read the full story
The latest London Employment Monitor from Morgan McKinley shows a 7% month on month increase in new City jobs, and a 71% rise on July last year.
Contractor job market recovery continues » Read the full story
Since the coalition came into power, umbrella company civil engineers have been enjoying an unexpected upswing in work.
Temporary workload upswing for umbrella company engineers » Read the full story
