Are SMEs relying more and more on umbrella company contractors?
A new survey by international office space supplier, Regus, suggests that the UK’s SMEs are turning to contractors to help them through the uncertain economic times.
Government confirms AWR review within 18 months
Umbrella company contractors were probably relieved to hear Vince Cable announce that the government intends to review the administrative effects of AWR within the next 18 months.
Pensions auto-enrolment delayed for UK’s smallest firms
Contractors working through an umbrella company may be interested to learn that small firms have been given an extra year to comply with pensions auto-enrolment.
Will talent shortages benefit umbrella company contractors?
IT contractors with mainframe experience could be interested to learn that a lot of CIOs are worried about a shortage of talent in the future.
HMRC has a rethink on IR35
Umbrella company contractors might be interested to learn that HMRC is considering changing the way it thinks about IR35.
What’s next for finance sector IT contractors?
IT umbrella company contractors working in the finance sector must be wondering what’s going to happen next.
Umbrella company contractor CRB results to go online
Last week, Vince Cable laid down the Government’s plan to get rid of some of the bureaucracy associated with Criminal Records Bureau checks.
October surge in job opportunities good news for contractors
We’re continually hearing gloomy predictions about UK economic growth and demand for contractors in many sectors has been decreasing recently.
Have any umbrella company contractors hidden money in Switzerland?
Contractors with HSBC bank accounts in Switzerland could be receiving a letter from the taxman in the near future.
Will rising unemployment create more umbrella company contractors?
Last week’s unemployment figures made depressing reading for everybody, including umbrella company contractors.
Are umbrella company contractors an ethical bunch?
Contractors might be interested to learn the UK workers do not have quite such a strong sense of work ethics as some of their global counterparts.
Temporary placements boost recruiters’ turnover
According to latest data from the REC, the recruitment industry in the UK grew by 25% in the last 12 months and a lot of this growth can be attributed to the increase in demand for PAYE umbrella company contractors.
