Do contractors think we’ll avoid a double-dip?
Umbrella contractors have no doubt been keeping a lookout for warning signs that the UK economy is slipping back into recession.
Contractors still don’t get fair share of government work
Umbrella company contractors who had been hoping to benefit from more government contracts are disappointed that major corporations are still getting the bulk of the work.
IT skills in short supply – could be good news for umbrella company contractors!
IT contractors may be interested to learn which skills are currently in short supply in the IT sector.
Boost for oil and gas specialist umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors working in the oil and gas industry should be kept in work for many years thanks to a new North Sea drilling contract.
Will new employment minister reduce red tape for recruiters?
Umbrella company contractors may not be aware that the UK now has a new employment relations minister. Norman Lamb has taken over from Edward Davey and part of his remit is to look into ways to reduce the amount of red tape facing recruiters.
Did umbrella company contractors go to work last Monday?
If you decided to throw a sickie last Monday, you were probably not alone.
Growth in m-commerce good news for IT contractors
The growing trend for mobile internet has led to an increase in opportunities for IT umbrella company contractors with experience in the telecoms sector, according to the giant group.
Do IT contractors have cause for concern?
IT umbrella company contractors were probably a bit disheartened when they read the latest Jobs Outlook from the REC.
Umbrella company contractors need not fear new GAAR
Some umbrella company contractors have been getting anxious in case HMRC uses the newly proposed GAAR to hound them.
Will IT umbrella company contractors find opportunities with HP?
IT umbrella company contractors could be set to benefit from HP’s decision to share more contracting opportunities with smaller UK businesses.
SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors
Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.
HMRC postpones January meeting of IR35 Forum
A lot of contractors were probably waiting with bated breath to hear the latest news from the IR35 Forum. However, they were in for a disappointment when HMRC postponed the meeting scheduled for the 18th of January, saying there was more work to be done.
