The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Prospects aren’t looking too bad for contractors at the moment, but unfortunately the UK’s young people are still struggling to find employment.
Firms need tax breaks to encourage them to hire young people » Read the full story
According to jobadswatch.co.uk, the third quarter of 2011 saw an increase in the number of opportunities for IT umbrella company contractors.
Marked increase in opportunities for IT contractors » Read the full story
Employers are increasingly turning to the flexible workforce, including freelancers, to help them survive during the current turbulent economic climate.
Freelancers help employers survive in the turbulent economy » Read the full story
Limited company contractors could be set to benefit after the government announced it was to inject £950 million into the Regional Growth Fund.
Will Regional Growth Fund cash injection help contractors? » Read the full story
The Agency Workers Regulations should not prevent organisations using umbrella company contractors to build a flexible workforce, according to the REC.
Umbrella company contractors should not suffer because of AWR » Read the full story
Since 2009, HMRC has sent out approximately 17 million letters to taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors. Now it has emerged that around 2,000 people have complained about the threatening tone of HMRC’s debt recovery letters.
2,000 people complain about threatening letters from HMRC » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors who have been longing to see the back of IR35 might be interested to learn that HMRC’s average yield per case has leapt by 100%.
HMRC dramatically improves IR35 yield » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors may not be aware that the UK is not the only country with a thriving contractor community.
15% of the European workforce is now self-employed! » Read the full story
Apparently, umbrella company contractors yearn for stability nearly as much as their permanent counterparts do, according to a survey commissioned by recruitment company Elan.
Umbrella contractors yearn for stability » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors are no doubt well aware of the Agency Workers Directive that came into effect at the beginning of October.
Tesco opts for Swedish derogation model » Read the full story
Contractors working through an umbrella company might be interested to learn that nearly 50% of the UK’s SMEs are struggling to find the right staff.
Skilled employees are thin on the ground say SMEs » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors who are members of the PCG may be interested in a new scheme the Group has set up.
PCG sets up City working space for travelling contractors » Read the full story
Millions of people, including umbrella contractors, could be in line for an early Christmas present from HMRC in the form of a tax rebate. 6 million income tax rebates will be made following the identification of PAYE errors in the years up to 2007/08.
Some contractors could receive a Christmas present from HMRC » Read the full story
Young people, including those who intend to work as a contractor through an umbrella company, think they will get a better job if they persevere with their education and obtain good qualifications.
Young umbrella contractors should get good qualifications » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be concerned to learn that small business confidence collapsed in the third quarter, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.
Confidence amongst small businesses collapsed in Q3, says FSB » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors have the peace of mind of knowing that their income tax is deducted at source. But contractors in the UK who file their own tax returns should be aware that HMRC continues to delay sending out penalty notices despite losing recent tribunal cases.
HMRC levies unfair penalties on taxpayers » Read the full story
