The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Have you been inspired to become an entrepreneur because of TV? If so, you’re not alone, according to research from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Have TV business shows inspired you to go it alone? » Read the full story
HMRC should not rush its planned computerised PAYE reforms according to leading professional bodies.
Will Real Time Information changes affect umbrella companies? » Read the full story
Directors said the OTS should have prioritised the design of a clear business test to distinguish between employees and the self-employed.
What’s next for IR35? Scrap heap or reform? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors and small businesses could benefit from the government’s recently launched Growth and Innovation Fund.
Will the Growth and Innovation Fund solve skills shortages? » Read the full story
Contractors may be interested to learn that the latest Employment Outlook Survey from Manpower predicts that hiring will increase slightly in Q2. The survey reveals that the seasonally adjusted net outlook for employment is +2%.
Private sector hiring intentions are on the rise » Read the full story
Female IT workers thinking about becoming contractors have some food for thought after the MD of Women in Technology, Maggie Berry, commented that the sector was still very much male dominated.
Are we set to see more female umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
During the Conservative Party’s spring conference last weekend, George Osborne said the government planned to reintroduce Enterprise Zones.
Will Enterprise Zones work now when they failed before? » Read the full story
Contractors may want to take the advice of the Nationwide and use their ISA tax relief allowance for this year before it runs out.
Do contractors use ISAs to save tax? » Read the full story
It will probably come as no surprise to umbrella company contractors to learn that complaints against HMRC have increased dramatically over the last couple of years.
Do HMRC provide umbrella companies with a poor service? » Read the full story
The OTS has now identified 47 out of 1,042 tax reliefs that could be abolished and a further 17 that could be simplified. It’s long awaited report was published last Thursday.
47 tax reliefs should be axed says the OTS » Read the full story
The government needs to concentrate on prioritising economic stability in this month’s budget, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. A call that is also likely to be endorsed by umbrella company contractors.
Freelancers need economic stability! » Read the full story
IT umbrella company contractors should have been amongst those to benefit from an upsurge in demand for their services in recent months.
Opportunities galore for IT contractors » Read the full story
Contractors who have been used to public sector working will need to learn private sector language if they become victims of the government spending cuts.
Do umbrella company contractors need language lessons? » Read the full story
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has claimed that HMRC’s proposals to check SME and umbrella company record keeping are flawed.
HMRC should rethink its Business Records Check programme » Read the full story
The next four years will see employers paying out an additional £23.87 billion due to new employment laws, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.
Nearly £24bn over 4 years to implement new employment laws » Read the full story
You may think God is on your side but he doesn’t give job references!
Do umbrella company contractors name God as a referee? » Read the full story
