REC says February a mixed bag for contract workers
February was a bit of a mixed bag for contract workers, according to new data from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation's latest study.
Watch out for copycat websites, warns Government
If you're a freelancer or umbrella company contractor, the Government has a warning for you: be on the lookout for copycat websites.
HMRC raids construction contractors for record £122 million
Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs has positively plundered the construction contractor industry this year with a record £122 million in collected extra tax.
Oil and gas sector could drive contractors overseas
If you fancy a holiday overseas and you're an oil and gas sector contractor, you might just get your wish - though not in the way you might particularly expect!
Oil and gas sector set to explode with new licensing round
With the Government opening the 28th licensing round, the oil and gas sector is set to explode with activity - and that spells good news for contract workers.
REC says 2014 to be positive one for the self-employed
The next 12 months are shaping up to be filled with opportunity for positive growth for self-employed Brits says the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Skills shortage threatens to sideline British business
Well, it's official: according to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, British businesses are increasingly afraid of the impact of the skills shortage.
Flexibility to be an asset to employers in coming years
In news that falls under the 'tell us something we don't already know' category, it's believed employers will see worker flexibility as an asset in the future.
London tech sector expansion brings more IT opportunities
With Tech City growing by leaps and bounds, IT contractors in the capital are bracing for a serious increase in levels of demand for their services.
Fantastic demand for contractors with niche skills
A new report has said that the demand for umbrella company contractors with specialised niche skill sets has gone absolutely through the roof recently.
Stability for contractors into the New Year
2014 should turn out to be an excellent year for umbrella company contractors, based on latest data pointing to a stable New Year and several months beyond.
London jobs market booming for contract workers
Here's a pleasant bit of news: it turns out that the jobs market in the capital is positively roaring along when it comes to umbrella company contractors.
