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REC to provide support for umbrella company contractors

By UCHQ Team January 5, 2012

Umbrella company contractors could find themselves getting more support from the REC this year as the Confederation recognises that 2012 is going to be extremely important for the UK’s flexible workers.

What does 2012 have in store for contractors?

By UCHQ Team January 3, 2012

Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn what the REC thinks lies ahead of us as we enter into the New Year.

What new technology will IT umbrella company contractors see in 2012?

By UCHQ Team January 2, 2012

Technology is taking over our lives and 2012 is set to be no different. IT contractors might be interested to hear some of the technology predictions for the year ahead.

REC to step up its promotion of flexible working in 2012

By UCHQ Team December 31, 2011

PAYE umbrella company contractors may find more opportunities in the public sector in 2012 after the REC launches a new Commission.

IR35 case delivers first ever split verdict

By UCHQ Team December 27, 2011

Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be interested to learn that an unprecedented verdict was recently passed down in an IR35 case.

What do umbrella company contractors think about the prospects for 2012?

By UCHQ Team December 26, 2011

A recent survey by the PCG found that most limited company contractors think the UK’s economic landscape will not improve next year.

Long festive break? It’s the ideal time to rehash your CV!

By UCHQ Team December 24, 2011

The festive season can be a quiet time for many umbrella company contractors; companies close down for a long break, and in the case of IT contractors, most of the major banks have told them to take a mandatory two-week break.

Umbrella company contractors with international skills could be in demand

By UCHQ Team December 22, 2011

Umbrella company contractors with international skills could find themselves in demand after Vince Cable said people with such skills were in short supply.

HMRC signs deal with Experian to catch tax credit fraudsters

By UCHQ Team December 20, 2011

Umbrella company contractors who receive tax credits or other financial assistance may be interested to learn that HMRC recently signed a deal with Experian to help it catch people who fraudulently claim tax credits and other benefits.

Nearly half a million new UK businesses launched in 2011

By UCHQ Team December 17, 2011

Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that despite the continuing economic turmoil at home and abroad this year, experts predict that more than 470,000 new businesses will have been created before the end of 2011.

IT must not become a dead subject like Latin

By UCHQ Team December 13, 2011

IT umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that computing could become the new Latin unless the UK education system places more emphasis on teaching IT skills.