The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
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
Freelancers, contractors and small business owners may want to make preparations so that they are not affected by public sector strikes.
Public sector strike action could affect umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella contractors need to be aware that HMRC plans to target more sectors in a bid to recoup unpaid taxes.
HMRC persist with revenue generating policies » Read the full story
IT contractors would be advised to learn some new skills if they want to help drive the green IT revolution.
Will IT contractors join the “green” revolution » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors north of the border could be benefiting from increased private sector business activity.
Are contractors in Scotland finding more opportunities now? » Read the full story
HMRC is continuing its quest to catch umbrella company contractors with undeclared earnings in offshore savings accounts and this could spell bad news for hundreds of thousands of British residents.
HMRC increases its efforts to curb international tax evasion » Read the full story
The coalition’s Work Programme launched at the end of last week, but Carmen Watson, the MD of Pertemps, warned that in order to be a success, the programme must match workers with sustainable employment.
Will the much heralded Work Programme actually work? » Read the full story
The Royal College of Surgeons warns that government cutbacks have led to some hospitals using inexperienced locum surgeons as consultants. As well as a lack of experience, the organisation says some foreign locums do not have a good grasp of the English language.
NHS Trusts expenditure on umbrella company locums increases dramatically » Read the full story
A new survey from the FSB confirms that small businesses would be more willing to take on staff if the coalition reduced employers National Insurance Contributions.
Small businesses want to see a reduction in employers NICs » Read the full story
After cutting 132,000 jobs in 2010, the public sector is now turning to freelancers to fill the gaps, according to a recent study by PeoplePerHour.com.
Public sector turns to freelancers to complete IT projects » Read the full story
The latest Reed Job Index shows that UK job opportunities slipped back for the second consecutive month in May.
Are contractors finding less opportunities? » Read the full story
