Freelance confidence at record high, but can it last?
IPSE’s Q2 Freelance Confidence Index recorded an all-time high in freelancers’ confidence in their business. But that was before the Emergency Budget…
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Confidence amongst small businesses collapsed in Q3, says FSB
Umbrella company contractors may be concerned to learn that small business confidence collapsed in the third quarter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
UK economy second worst of the G7 nations
The OECD has reported that the UK economy grew by a mere 0.7% in the last year, making it the second worst performing economy in the G7 nations. Only Japan’s economy performed worse than ours and it had the earthquake and tsunami to contend with.
What now for umbrella company contractors in the manufacturing sector?
The latest Business Trends report from BDO shows that business confidence is plummeting as growth in the manufacturing sector seems to have stagnated.
Economy is improving, will business confidence follow suit?
The latest ICAEW/Grant Thornton UK Business Confidence monitor shows that business confidence is weakening but the economy is slowly improving.
What’s the economic outlook ahead for umbrella companies?
Our economy should escape a double dip recession, but we will see growth slow down, according to the BCC.
Recruiters cautiously optimistic about recovery
Employers and recruiters are becoming more optimistic and their confidence levels have reached their highest level this year, which could benefit those working through umbrella companies.
Umbrella company workers could benefit from drop in confidence
The REC has just published its latest Jobs Outlook report and the news looks good for contractors over a range of sectors.