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
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
Lloyds Banking Group recently announced it was to cut jobs, a move that will affect 1,150 umbrella company and limited company IT contractors in the UK.
Bad news for IT contractors working at Lloyds Banking Group » Read the full story
Despite the economic downturn, IT outsourcing has increased, according to a study by Computer Economics. Since the recession started, companies have increased the amount they spend on outsourcing services.
IT outsourcing continues to rise despite the economic crisis » Read the full story
Contractors working in the retail sector have seen their rates slashed since the recession began, according to Interim Partners’ director of retail and consumer.
Interim managers may be being too pessimistic » Read the full story
Last week, the Bank of England controversially hinted that we should be spending rather than saving.
Should umbrella company contractors be saving or spending? » Read the full story
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research think tank predicts that the UK’s economy will increase by 1.3% this year. In 2011, GDP will grow by 1.7% followed by an increase of 2.2% in 2012.
Mixed predictions on the future of the economy » Read the full story
The FSB is asking the government to do more to encourage competition in the banking sector. There have been concerns that the current lack of competition could lead us back into recession.
FSB calls for more competition in the banking sector » Read the full story
According to new data released from the British Chambers of Commerce, contractors across many UK industries may be in for some good news: the BCC predicts that British GDP will rise by 1.7 per cent this year and 2.2 per cent the following year.
Good news for UK contractors » Read the full story
New data collected by a recruitment financer has revealed that the most deleterious effects of the global economic downturn are still to come for small and medium sized businesses.
Just waiting for the worst. It might be yet to come » Read the full story
The chief economist at the Bank of Scotland has predicted that the Scottish economic recovery is going to slow down in Q3.
Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn » 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
The latest public body to come under fire for late payment of invoices is the police force.
Who will police the police over late payments? » 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
On Wednesday, the ONS revealed that unemployment in the UK had fallen for the second consecutive month, but candidates and employers still remain cautious.
What do the latest employment figures mean for umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
