Bank of Scotland says contractor market burgeoning
The contractor and freelancer market north of the border is burgeoning, according to a recent temporary working report published by the Bank of Scotland.
Should you set up your own limited company?
Setting up a limited company can help many freelancers in the UK pay less in taxes, according to financial experts UC Finance.
IT contractor average daily rate drops by 7% since 2010
While most umbrella company contractors have been experiencing pay rate increases over the past two years, one sector has actually seen negative growth.
Scottish windfarm to be constructed in Stornoway
A new windfarm will be built in the Outer Hebrides soon, after the Scottish government has given the go-ahead for Stornoway to be the site of the green energy solution - and umbrella company contractors look ready to be poised to capitalise on the news.
Aberdeen needs 120,000 new energy sector recruits
One Scottish city is angling to become the global energy capital by attracting an additional 120,000 new recruits by 2022, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCooper.
A recession? Not in the contracting sector, apparently
While the rest of the economy is reeling from the effects of the recession, the contract worker sector has actually been expanding, according to the most recent industry study.
Will PAYE IT contractors find opportunities with Apple?
PAYE umbrella contractors may be tempted to relocate to Ireland after Apple announced it intends to expand its European HQ in Cork.
Generation M contractors need the right tools for the job
We’ve had Generation X, Generation Y, and now it seems we’re set for Generation M.
Umbrella company contractor uses increases
The private sector is now using nearly as many interims as it did before the recession, according to the Interim Management Association.
Are we going to see more female umbrella contractors?
As public sector redundancies really start to bite, more women public sector workers could be tempted to go it alone and either set up their own business or become an umbrella company contractor.
House prices continue to decline
Property website Rightmove says this is the second consecutive month in which house prices have fallen in England and Wales.
Will more people end up working like an umbrella company contractor?
The CIPD has said that everyone should be entitled to flexible working rights, not just parents and carers.
