Uncertainty for umbrella contractors post-Brexit
Umbrella contractors accosted by Nigel Farage’s smiling face in the wake of the Brexit vote are all wondering: what’s going to happen to us now?
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North-west has curious mix of contractors in demand
In news that shows just how queer the employment sector can be, a new report shows the most in-demand roles in the north-west of England as of late.
FSB urges parties to support SMEs
There’s a major election cycle upon us – and the Federation of Small Businesses is urging everyone to support small and medium-sized businesses.
24pc of SME employees want to be self-employed
When it comes to the number of traditional permanent employees working for SMEs in the UK, nearly 1 out of 4 wish they were self-employed.
Mortgage restrictions ease for umbrella contractors
So here’s some good news: self-employed Brits like umbrella contractors and freelancers are finding it easier than ever to secure a mortgage.
Many Welsh want to be self-employed, new research says
A new research study conducted on behalf of NatWest found that a sizable proportion of Welsh would love to delve into freelancing or contract work.
IT contractor demand strong, research reveals
The demand for IT contractors, freelancers, agency workers and other self-employed experts in the UK is going strong and is likely to stay that way.
New think tank founded to study contractors
Umbrella company contractors, freelancers, and other self-employed Brits will soon be under new scrutiny from a think tank recently founded to study them.
Almost half of Brits want to freelance, study says
Nearly one out of every two Brits want to start their own business, according to a recent survey conducted by Small Business.
Contractor figures bounce back in UK
For the first time in seven long months, the number of contractors in the UK has begun to increase once again according to new data from ONS.
More women needed in self-employment, BIS says in new survey
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills says in a new survey that increasing the number of female Brits in self-employment would benefit the UK.
Umbrella company contractor opinions wanted by HMRC
If you’re an umbrella company contractor, freelancer or any other type of sole trader, HMRC wants to hear from you about how it can make itself better.
Contractors least miserable people in the UK, study says
When it comes to misery, the UK loves to hate itself. However, it turns out there’s a sure-fire way to be less miserable – become a Umbrella company contractor.
Brits flock to contracting as way of life, new figures say
New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that Brits are flocking to contracting as a way of life in droves and droves.
UK creative sector gets its own trade industry body
All you creative types out there – including freelancers and umbrella company contractors – will be glad to know that you now have your own trade industry body.
ONS: contractor growth outstrips traditional employment
There are more than three new contract workers for every one new traditional employees, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.