Bank of England says UK workforce undergoing major shift
According to the Bank of England, the UK workforce is undergoing a major shift thanks to the hard work of umbrella company contractors and freelancers.
Contractors in deep demand in February, REC says
Umbrella company contractors and freelance workers were in deep demand last month according to new figures from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Engineering contractors, rejoice: 2015 is your year
If you're a freelancer or an umbrella company contractor in the engineering sector, you have some good news waiting for you: 2015 is likely to be your year.
Will engineering contractors win big this year?
A new research study seems to think that when it comes to 2015's big winners, engineering contractors are going to be a tough act to follow.
Self employment ambassador takes Labour to woodshed
David Morris, the government's self employment ambassador, has had it with Labour's rubbish when it comes to speaking down to freelancers and contractors.
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.
REC sends 193 recruitment agencies packing
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation, one of the biggest contracting trade industry bodies out there, just told 193 applicants to jog on.
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.
Reap the rewards of the skills shortage while you still can
According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales the skills shortage is still raging strong, but that shouldn't stop clever contractors.
Confidence or hubris? Contractors say bring it on in 2015
Whether it's the quiet confidence of knowing something others don't or it's just plain straight up hubris, contractors say they're ready to tackle 2015.
Nick Clegg pats himself on back for Regional Growth Fund
The deputy prime minister has been patting himself on the back after his pet project, the Regional Growth Fund, has found to have delivered economic results.
