The UK’s new cyber security body
02/10/2018
Following the government’s proposals outlined in the 2016-2021 National Cyber Security Strategy, published in 2016, a consultation has been opened to gain professional perspective on...
The UK’s new cyber security body
02/10/2018
Following the government’s proposals outlined in the 2016-2021 National Cyber Security Strategy, published in 2016, a consultation has been opened to gain professional perspective on...
UK construction is expanding
27/09/2018
The UK’s construction industry grew at its fastest rate in over a year in July, in a surprise for economists who had predicted a growth...
Switching umbrella company to Sterling
09/08/2018
Ensuring that your recruitment agency is working with a compliant, customer focused and reliable umbrella company is vital to maintaining positive relationships with the contractors...
Female IT contractor numbers have risen by 25%
06/08/2018
Recent research has revealed that the proportion of female IT contractors has increased by 25% in the period between 2016 and 2017. In total women...
The benefits of the Sterling app for contractors
02/08/2018
For contractors using our CIS and Umbrella services, we are committed to making their lives easier, both at home and at work. To make contractor...
Sterling’s view on IR35
25/07/2018
IR35 has been a significant topic of discussion within the contracting community over the past year, following changes to IR35 regulations for the public sector...
Government boost of £22 million fund for Construction Skills
10/07/2018
Over 158,000 new jobs in the construction industry are expected to be created within the UK over the coming five years. In order to help...
Cyber security issues increase demand for IT contractors
05/07/2018
Demand for IT contractors has continued to rise substantially, with May hitting new heights, marking the highest level of demand so far in 2018. Following...
An update on IR35
03/07/2018
IR35 has been a significant topic of discussion within the business community over the past 12 months, following changes to legislation for public sector workers...
The five signs of a good umbrella company
27/06/2018
For recruitment agencies, ensuring that contractors you work with are registered with the best umbrella company is vital. Poor recommendations will not only reflect badly...