The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Contractors may have noticed that the customer service they receive from small businesses is not always as good as they would expect it to be.
Small businesses need to up their level of customer service » Read the full story
IT umbrella company contractors working in the finance sector must be wondering what’s going to happen next.
What’s next for finance sector IT contractors? » Read the full story
Last week, Vince Cable laid down the Government’s plan to get rid of some of the bureaucracy associated with Criminal Records Bureau checks.
Umbrella company contractor CRB results to go online » Read the full story
We’re continually hearing gloomy predictions about UK economic growth and demand for contractors in many sectors has been decreasing recently.
October surge in job opportunities good news for contractors » Read the full story
Once they reach the age of 60, some umbrella company contractors will no doubt start counting down the years towards retirement. However, it appears that for some, 60 is the age to learn a new skill by becoming an apprentice.
Who wants to be a 60-year-old apprentice? » Read the full story
Contractors with HSBC bank accounts in Switzerland could be receiving a letter from the taxman in the near future.
Have any umbrella company contractors hidden money in Switzerland? » Read the full story
Private sector suppliers, including limited company contractors, are focusing increasingly on their cashflow and threatening clients with legal action if they do not settle their invoices in a timely manner.
Limited company contractors get tough on debtors » Read the full story
A new survey has revealed that although most employers have a high regard for PAYE umbrella company contractors, a significant number have an antediluvian opinion of them.
Do contractors display more loyalty than permanent staff? » Read the full story
Last week’s unemployment figures made depressing reading for everybody, including umbrella company contractors.
Will rising unemployment create more umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Some limited company contractors have been hoping that the government’s proposal to align income tax and National Insurance would be the final nail in the coffin for IR35.
Treasury admits income tax and NI cannot merge completely » Read the full story
Results of a recent survey commissioned by APSCo show that demand for contractors, including those working through umbrella companies, has decreased by 13% over the last year.
Demand for construction sector contractors up 33% » Read the full story
Contractors might be interested to learn the UK workers do not have quite such a strong sense of work ethics as some of their global counterparts.
Are umbrella company contractors an ethical bunch? » Read the full story
It has been suggested that the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations will make it harder for umbrella company contractors to secure a mortgage.
Has AWR made it harder for contractors to get a mortgage? » Read the full story
According to latest data from the REC, the recruitment industry in the UK grew by 25% in the last 12 months and a lot of this growth can be attributed to the increase in demand for PAYE umbrella company contractors.
Temporary placements boost recruiters’ turnover » Read the full story
Research by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies suggests that the contractor workforce in the UK may be about to suffer because of the implementation of AWR.
Is AWR good or bad news for UK’s umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
What measures would umbrella company contractors like to see laid out in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement?
What should the Chancellor say in his Autumn Statement? » Read the full story
