The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that Equifax, the information solutions provider, has revealed that the number of business failures has been increasing since the start of the new financial year.
Business failures have started to increase again » Read the full story
The Work Foundation recently said that the UK’s future prosperity would only be secured if the knowledge economy provided jobs and balanced growth.
Will highly skilled workers flee UK? » Read the full story
New research from the Hay Group shows that employees are too stretched to meet their business targets. 46% of employers admitted their staff already have too much on their plates even though CEOs have set ambitious growth targets for this year.
Can umbrella company contractors help organisations meet targets? » Read the full story
Millions of taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, could be in line for a tax refund after HMRC reconciles its books.
Contractors could be in line for tax rebates » Read the full story
Contractors are unlikely to be surprised to hear that British employees in the 18 to 29 age group are suffering from high levels of workplace stress and they believe they are been forced to bear the brunt of the credit crisis recovery.
Young British workers are feeling highly stressed » Read the full story
It would appear that UK men are more savvy than their female counterparts when it comes to professional networking.
Should female umbrella company contractors utilise social networking more? » Read the full story
A new report from APSCo suggests that temporary workers might be in for a hard time in the next few months.
Mixed messages for people on short-term contracts » Read the full story
According to Andrum Consulting, most entrepreneurs lack the organisational skills necessary to launch their ideas successfully.
Entrepreneurs need more organisational skills » Read the full story
SMEs must beware the Bribery Act, according to a congress that took place in Brighton earlier this month.
Time is running out to prepare for the Bribery Act » Read the full story
The Times newspaper recently asked readers to rank the UK against five key competitors for tax, business friendliness, infrastructure, skills and workforce.
UK umbrella company contractors unhappy with personal taxation » Read the full story
Are umbrella contractors frustrated by unqualified bosses? If so they are not alone. Recent research from the CMI suggests that incompetent bosses, with misplaced confidence, are stressing out the UK workforce.
Do you have an incompetent boss? » Read the full story
The FSB recently welcomed the news that unemployed dropped by 88,000 and that a similar number of people entered the workplace.
Drop in unemployment welcomed but the trend must continue » Read the full story
Ed Balls, the shadow chancellor, recently called on the coalition to implement a temporary emergency reduction in the VAT rate to jump-start the economy and boost consumer confidence.
Would a VAT reduction boost contractor confidence? » Read the full story
HMRC has issued a reminder to tax credit claimants that they only have until July 31st to renew their claims and it suggests that recipients take action as soon as their renewal pack arrives.
Time is running out for umbrella company contractors to renew tax credits » Read the full story
The small business sector is crucial to EU growth, according to Helena Walsh, the Brussels regional director for Cicero Consulting.
EU is relying on small businesses to drive recovery » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may want to ensure that they are not living beyond their declared means after HMRC announces it is going to get tough on tax evaders.
Is Big Brother watching over your trading activities? » Read the full story
