Are umbrella companies at a high risk of insolvency?
The chances of companies collapsing are increasing by the month, according to a new study from RSM Tenon.
New-borns to pay more tax to fund ‘baby boomers’ pensions
Low-income households and the elderly have been badly hit by the recession, according to research conducted by the BBC and the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
IT contractors have many reasons for optimism
Confidence amongst IT contractors working in financial services has increased dramatically over the last year as banks carry on ploughing money into IT investment, new research shows.
Many IT professionals are not loyal to their employers
59% of IT professionals and umbrella company contractors are not loyal to their employment, according to a recent survey from The IT Job Board.
Encouraging private sector growth becomes a priority
On Monday, George Osborne and Vince Cable announced a fundamental review of the steps all areas of Government are taking to promote the best conditions to encourage growth in the private sector.
Everybody should be insured against future financial hardship
Freelancers and other self-employed people are being urged to invest in a financial safety net to protect their families in case they cannot work.
Things look to be improving for IT contractors
IT contractors might be interested to read that Gartner predicts enterprise IT spending looks as if it will grow next year.
Are new government measures enough to support SMEs?
Earlier this week Mark Prisk spoke to the Summit for Small Business and explained how the government intends to help the five million SMEs, which includes umbrella companies, in Britain grow now that the recession is behind us.
Are the government increasing the North/South divide?
We are likely to witness a new North/South divide, courtesy of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, according to thinktanks and unions.
What’s the economic outlook ahead for umbrella companies?
Our economy should escape a double dip recession, but we will see growth slow down, according to the BCC.
High business rates are crippling British businesses
Business rates have increased dramatically even though the previous government pledged to help companies through the recession.
Bad news for IT contractors working at Lloyds Banking Group
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.
