Contractor Industry News UK Feed http://www.brookson.co.uk/ Latest news and press stories for contractors. (c) 2013, Brookson.co.uk. All rights reserved. http://www.brookson.co.uk//images/logo.png Brooksons http://www.brookson.co.uk/ 281 92 60 Oil and gas contractors in worldwide demand Contractors in the oil and gas sector will continue to enjoy rising demand, according to new data. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/oil-and-gas-contractors-in-worldwide-demand/ Wed, 22 May 2013 17:08:17 GMT Industry News UK Demand for contractors rises again in Scotland Demand for contractors and other permanent staff has risen again across Scotland, new figures show. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/demand-for-contractors-rises-again-in-scotland/ Mon, 20 May 2013 17:04:03 GMT Industry News UK Limited Company Energy contractors pressured to become employees Oil and gas contractors are being pressured into becoming employees to fill the sector’s skills gap, a new report has found. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/energy-contractors-pressured-to-become-employees/ Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:43 GMT Industry News UK Workers aim for freelance freedom Most freelancers still holding down another job are hoping to leave to be fully self-employed, according to a new study. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/workers-aim-for-freelance-freedom/ Thu, 16 May 2013 16:35:00 GMT Industry News UK Contractors enjoy more flexible working Contractors are making the most of the flexibility their way of working affords them, official figures show. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/contractors-enjoy-more-flexible-working/ Wed, 15 May 2013 15:42:06 GMT Industry News UK £440 million funding for innovator firms The Technology Strategy Board has a record £440 million to spend this year to support innovative businesses around the country. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/440-million-funding-for-innovator-firms/ Tue, 14 May 2013 16:51:24 GMT Industry News UK Limited Company Lord Young's report could be big news for contractors Lord Young’s report on growing businesses could have big implications for contractors. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/lord-youngs-report-could-be-big-news-for-contractors/ Mon, 13 May 2013 16:12:51 GMT Industry News UK Limited Company IT contractors could have the NHS edge IT contractors could be about to see a surge of new opportunities in the NHS, reports suggest. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/it-contractors-could-have-the-nhs-edge/ Fri, 10 May 2013 17:20:01 GMT Industry News UK IT and engineering contractor demand grows New figures shows that IT and engineering contractors are still in high demand. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/it-and-engineering-contractor-demand-grows/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:06:07 GMT Industry News UK How will the Queen’s Speech affect contractors? A number of bills set out in the Queen’s Speech are likely to affect contractors. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/how-will-the-queens-speech-affect-contractors/ Wed, 08 May 2013 17:04:44 GMT Industry News UK Sole Trader The only way is Europe for interim managers Demand for interim managers is strong around the world with most overseas opportunities based in Continental Europe, studies show. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/the-only-way-is-europe-for-interim-managers/ Fri, 03 May 2013 16:41:50 GMT Industry News UK Limited Company Repeal BN66, MPs urge Osborne MPs have asked the chancellor to repeal BN66, which threatens to land some contractors with hefty tax bills. http://www.brookson.co.uk/news/industry/2013/may/repeal-bn66-mps-urge-osborne/ Wed, 01 May 2013 11:45:48 GMT Industry News UK Limited Company