Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be aware that today is Budget Day. This is the day when we find out how the government intends to get people back into work and kick-start economic growth.
What does the little red box have in store for us today? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that the REC and KPMG have now introduced a regional Report on Jobs.
Contractors may like the regional Report on Jobs » Read the full story
IT umbrella company contractors might be distressed to hear that the Migration Advisory Committee has recommended that the government should not make changes to the rules concerning intra-company transfers.
Are ICTs forcing UK IT contractors out of work? » Read the full story
Have contractors noticed that their hourly rate has been decreasing over the past 12 months?
Average contractor rates fall for 2nd consecutive year » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that SJD Accountancy has recently launched two new iPhone apps.
Accountants release iPhone Apps for contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in the manufacturing sector may be pleased to learn that new lucrative opportunities may soon be available with Stagecoach.
“Green” contractors might benefit from opportunities with Stagecoach » Read the full story
An increasing number of Brits, including umbrella company contractors, seek a better work-life balance, according to a recent survey by Robert Half International.
Work-life balance is increasingly important to umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors have no doubt been keeping a lookout for warning signs that the UK economy is slipping back into recession.
Do contractors think we’ll avoid a double-dip? » Read the full story
IT umbrella company contractors are well placed to weather the jobs storm, according to the results of a recent survey by the CIPD.
Hard skilled IT umbrella company contractors should weather the storm » Read the full story
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.
Contractors still don’t get fair share of government work » Read the full story
IT contractors may be interested to learn which skills are currently in short supply in the IT sector.
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.
Boost for oil and gas specialist umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
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.
Will new employment minister reduce red tape for recruiters? » Read the full story
If you decided to throw a sickie last Monday, you were probably not alone.
Did umbrella company contractors go to work last Monday? » Read the full story
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.
Growth in m-commerce good news for IT contractors » Read the full story
Some umbrella company contractors have been getting anxious in case HMRC uses the newly proposed GAAR to hound them.
Umbrella company contractors need not fear new GAAR » Read the full story
