Can we achieve fiscal sustainability without raising taxes?
The Office for Budget Responsibility says that tougher austerity measures and higher taxes are needed if Britain is to achieve long term fiscal sustainability.
Umbrella companies warned on using expense scheme
HMRC has issued a warning to recruiters, including umbrella companies, against the adoption of a new business model for travel and subsistence.
Will you get a demand or a rebate from HMRC this year?
Contractors may want to ask an accountant to check their tax position after HMRC admitted that as many as 16% of people could have paid an incorrect amount of tax in 2010-11.
Fall in corporate insolvencies but we’re not out of the woods
Umbrella contractors may be relieved to learn that government data shows there has been a decrease in corporate insolvencies this year.
Are you finding it hard to keep up with the pace of technology?
Umbrella company IT contractors could be amongst those to benefit from an anticipated increased spend in IT and telecoms services.
Time for umbrella company contractors to learn about the AWR?
Last week, the REC attended an Agency Work seminar run by the JSB, which provided up-to-date insights on how leading organisations are gearing up for the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations.
New anti-fraud technology will save HMRC millions
Umbrella company contractors might want to take heed of the news that HMRC has got some new anti-fraud technology that it hopes will save it up to £20 million a year.
Limited Company? Umbrella? Self-Employed Umbrella?
If you are entering into a contract with an agency you will no doubt have been faced with the daunting options of choosing your route - either going PAYE directly with the agency, going limited or using an umbrella company.
Fuel bills will increase to pay for National Grid update
Chris Huhne, the energy secretary, has warned that the government must act now and update the National Grid, or face the prospect of blackouts within eight years.
Umbrella company contractors need to check their tax calculations
The Low Income Tax Reform Group is urging taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, to double check calculations if they receive letters from HMRC.
IT contractors could benefit from skills shortages
IT umbrella contractors might find their skills in demand as a skills shortage looms in the sector.
Small businesses are getting a raw deal from the banks
It might come as no surprise to umbrella contractors to learn that small businesses are losing faith in the UK’s banking system.
