The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Those of us looking for work might be interested to read the results of the latest Outlook Survey from Manpower. The survey asks employers about their hiring intentions for the coming quarter.
East of England is the most positive when it comes to hiring » Read the full story
As we get nearer to the festive season, some workers, including umbrella company contractors, could be tempted to do their Christmas shopping online during working hours.
Do umbrella company contractors shop online when they should be working? » Read the full story
Despite high unemployment in the UK, 75% of businesses are struggling to recruit the top talent they need. This could spell good news for contractors working through an umbrella company.
Where has all the UK’s top talent gone? » Read the full story
Contractors may be interested to learn that the UK hires more online freelancers than any other European country.
UK is leading European user of online contractors » Read the full story
Suitably qualified IT umbrella contractors might benefit from the lack of applicants for mid-level permanent vacancies in the UK’s IT departments.
Opportunities abound for mid-level IT contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that a firm of chartered accountants has expressed concerns about the plan to merge income tax and national insurance.
Should umbrella companies be concerned about income tax/NI merger? » Read the full story
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
