The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
Umbrella company contractors and other freelance workers have been warned to be cautious of schemes that claim to be HMRC approved, when really they are referring to the reference number allocated to a scheme.
Overseas tax havens may not be as safe as tax evaders hope » Read the full story
The Bank of England base rate is to remain at its historically low rate of 0.5%, at least for the immediate future, the Monetary Policy Committee has announced.
Interest rates will remain historically low for a bit longer » Read the full story
HMRC has launched a consultation asking for opinions on the introduction of real-time information into the PAYE taxation system.
Will real-time PAYE information benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors hampered by poor broadband connections could welcome recent government announcements.
Do the government’s new broadband plans go far enough? » Read the full story
The increased cost of travelling to work will encourage more people to abandon trains and buses and get on their bikes next year, according to reed.co.uk. Train fares are set to rise by up to 13% in the new year.
Will contractors form mass pelotons of cyclists in London? » Read the full story
Although the government spending cuts may not have a direct impact on everybody, it’s worth bearing in mind the underlying message that the coalition is trying to get through.
Should umbrella company contractors put their faith in an ISA? » Read the full story
There is a mixture of cautious optimism and trepidation amongst freelancers as we start the countdown to 2011. We still have to see the full impact of the government’s CSR and a lot of umbrella company contractors are feeling anxious about their future prospects.
2011 won’t be too bad for IT contractors » Read the full story
Although many people in the UK say they are worried about the state of their own finances, 67% of them have not made any changes to their saving habits since the recession started two years ago.
Make sure your contractor earnings are working for you! » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors should start considering their retirement now. Recent research, carried out by Defaqto, shows that 44% of adults in the UK are not confident that they will be able to sustain a reasonable standard of living once they retire. That’s a rise from 38% last year.
Freelancers must plan ahead » Read the full story
Contractors will no doubt be pleased to learn that the job market is improving and there has been an increase in the number of vacancies being advertised.
More opportunities for umbrella company contractors! » Read the full story
On Monday, George Osborne and Vince Cable announced a fundamental review of the steps all areas of Government are taking to promote the best conditions to encourage growth in the private sector.
Encouraging private sector growth becomes a priority » Read the full story
Following David Cameron’s ringing endorsement last week; a recent report has further highlighted the strength of the UK’s contracting sector.
Umbrella company contractors are essential » Read the full story
Umbrella company freelance managers have a vital role to play in encouraging small business growth and profitability, according to Doug Baird, the MD of Interim Partners.
Interim managers are vital for SMEs to flourish » Read the full story
Contractors could find they have to compete against more people in order to secure a role after Adrian Marlowe suggested that temporary work is becoming a more attractive option for jobseekers.
Increased competition on the cards for temporary contracts » Read the full story
Freelancers and other self-employed people are being urged to invest in a financial safety net to protect their families in case they cannot work.
Everybody should be insured against future financial hardship » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors need to move quickly if they want to get the best savings deals, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Umbrella company contractors must move quickly to get best savings deals » Read the full story
