Government's PC scheme 'could aid IT company umbrella contractors'

Posted by Daniel FrostA new initiative set up by the government could see more IT contractors with umbrella companies emerging in the UK.Jonathan Bowers, communications director at UKFast, has shown ...

Company umbrella contractors 'could be tested about their CV'

Posted by Sarah PuttThose with umbrella companies trying to get work in the IT industry have been given some advice on what an interviewer looks for in a contractor.A reader of IT Contractor gave the...

Age of happiness 'being enjoyed by Brits over 50 years old'

Posted by Sarah PuttUmbrella company contractors have been told that many over-50s in the UK are experiencing the age of happiness, according to a new study.Engage Mutual conducted the research, in w...

A financial advisor 'could help company umbrella contractors'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors have been advised to seek out a financial advisor to help them analyse their money flow.This is according to a spokeswoman from Aviva, who also note...

Umbrella company contractors warned inflation set to increase

Posted by Daniel FrostContractors working with umbrella companies have been warned they are likely to feel the negative effects of inflation for the foreseeable future, as the rate is set to continue...

Tax deadline looms for contractors without umbrella companies

Posted by John CrawleyContractors not working with an umbrella company have been warned they must register to fill in their tax returns online by Friday (January 21st).The deadline for filing self-as...

Umbrella company contractors told of 'ideal borrowing solutions'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors have been told of the reasons why they should avoid seeking out high interest rate lenders.Tim Nichols, spokesperson for Child Poverty Action Group,...

IT company umbrella contractors 'set to feel boom period'

Posted by Sarah PuttThe number of IT jobs is expected to increase by 5.1 per cent a year between now and 2015, those with umbrella companies with skills in this sector may be pleased to hear.A new re...

Umbrella company contractors told of Manchester job cuts

Posted by Sarah PuttCompany umbrella contractors have been told that Manchester City Council expects to axe 2,000 jobs.The figure is a considerable hike on the authority's previous estimate of 1,...

Stressed umbrella company contractors 'should exercise'

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company contractors who are stressed have been told to pick up a health regime instead of snack foods.Tam Fry, National Obesity Forum board member and chair for the Chi...

Services sector 'important to economic growth'

Posted by John CrawleyCompany umbrella contractors in the services sector have been told that their work is important to economic growth in the UK.Jonathan Loynes, chief European economist at Capital...

Umbrella company contractors told 'FOS to resolve fewer cases'

Posted by Daniel FrostThe number of payment protection insurance (PPI) cases which the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) expects to solve in 2010/11 has dropped, company umbrella contractors have bee...

Umbrella company: One million more people to be given new tax demands

Around one million people are set to receive new tax demands after a new computer system picked up more errors which date back to 2008.Those with an umbrella company were told that this number is in ...

Company umbrella contractors told 'UK economy needs more help'

Posted by Sarah PuttAlthough manufacturing has recorded strong results recently, umbrella company contractors are told that it will not be able push the UK economy forward on its own.Jonathan Loynes,...

Planning 'essential' when new mothers return to work

Posted by John CrawleyFemale company umbrella contractors who are about to make the pursuit back into working life after giving birth have been advised that "planning is everything".This is...

Umbrella company contractors: People 'frightened' to talk about debt

Posted by Sarah PuttPeople who are suffering from debt problems keep the issue to themselves, because they are fearful of the consequences, company umbrella contractors have been told.Catherine Hearn...

Company umbrella contractors told 'FOS could suffer after PPI review'

Posted by Daniel FrostUmbrella company contractors have been told that the result of a judicial review concerning payment protection insurance (PPI) complaints could see the Financial Ombudsman Servi...

Umbrella company contractors 'should deal with debt now'

Posted by Daniel FrostCompany umbrella contractors have been given some advice on how to deal with debt, so that it does not hamper them throughout 2011.David Rodger, managing director of the Debt Ad...

How umbrella company contractors could reduce stress in 2011

Posted by John CrawleyAnyone with an umbrella company who is feeling the strain heading into the new year has been advised on how they could deal with the problem.With the Stoke Association recently ...

Umbrella company contractors 'not paying enough into pension schemes'

Posted by John CrawleyMany company umbrella contractors are failing to pay enough of their incomes into their pension schemes, an expert has warned.Robin Ellison, partner at Pinsent Masons, believes ...