Advice website Smarta.com has predicted that small businesses could increasingly outsource some of their workloads this year and this could benefit umbrella company contractors.
IT contractors could benefit if SMEs outsource » Read the full story
David Cameron has vowed that the government will focus on job creation in 2011.
PM vows to create more opportunities for contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors and those working through their own limited companies could be pleased to learn that Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office Minister, has abolished a two-tier arrangement that governed public sector payroll outsourcing.
Will public sector payroll changes benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
59% of IT professionals and umbrella company contractors are not loyal to their employment, according to a recent survey from The IT Job Board.
Many IT professionals are not loyal to their employers » Read the full story
We can expect to see an increase in entrepreneurial businesses next year as graduate entrepreneurs create opportunities for their peers, according to experts.
Graduates to be the umbrella company entrepreneurs of the future » Read the full story
A report from the CEBR and Totaljobs.com has claimed that by 2015 – 16 the public sector needs to fill 2.1 million job vacancies.
Public sector recruiting will carry on despite spending cuts » Read the full story
Tax experts have said that tax relief reforms should be implemented in conjunction with a reform of the actual rates of taxation.
Tax relief reforms and tax rate reforms should go together » Read the full story
Maternity leave will not be extended to 20 weeks after the European parliament voted to turn down amendments to the Pregnant Workers Directive.
Umbrella company maternity leave will remain as it is at least till next year » Read the full story
The Office of Tax Simplification is to look into the issues surrounding family businesses that split their income in a bid to avoid paying taxes.
Income splitting to be investigated by OTS » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors have put in claims for around half a million pounds worth of unpaid invoices following the collapse of Albany at the beginning of 2010.
Umbrella company contractors owed money from Albany have longer to wait » Read the full story
The government must prioritise the up-skilling of workers in areas where the UK has skills shortages.
Action is needed before UK talent shortage becomes critical » Read the full story
HMRC has launched a consultation asking for opinions on the introduction of real-time information into the PAYE taxation system.
Will real-time PAYE information benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Although many people in the UK say they are worried about the state of their own finances, 67% of them have not made any changes to their saving habits since the recession started two years ago.
Make sure your contractor earnings are working for you! » Read the full story
Contractors will no doubt be pleased to learn that the job market is improving and there has been an increase in the number of vacancies being advertised.
More opportunities for umbrella company contractors! » Read the full story
Following David Cameron’s ringing endorsement last week; a recent report has further highlighted the strength of the UK’s contracting sector.
Umbrella company contractors are essential » Read the full story
Umbrella company freelance managers have a vital role to play in encouraging small business growth and profitability, according to Doug Baird, the MD of Interim Partners.
Interim managers are vital for SMEs to flourish » Read the full story
