Britain’s freelancer and contracting industry is booming like never before. This is not just a very good news for the contractors but also a big boost to the UK economy.
There are approximately 4.2 million self-employed professionals working in the UK as on 2022. Out of which, the number of self-employed men working full-time is 2.2 million and the number of self-employed women working full-time is 1.5 million.
The number of self-employed professionals in the UK has almost doubled when compared with 2018 figures when the total number of self-employed professionals was at 2.2 million.
It is estimated that the overall contribution to the UK economy by freelancing professionals is around £150 billion. It is also worth noting that self-employment has witnessed a fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the end of 2019, the total number of self-employed professionals reached a peak of 5 million, and by 2022, it went down to 4.2mn.
Let’s have a look at the top locations for contracting in the UK for Freelancers and Contractors:
Now, let’s have a look at the key projects and opportunities for UK contractors and freelancers:
Which are the top industries where self-employment growth is expected:
Which are the skills in demand in the contracting industry:
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