The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The requirement for all employees to be enrolled automatically into a pension scheme is due to be implemented in 2012, but it seems there are still some aspects of the legislation that are causing concern.
FSB says micro firms should be exempt from new pension laws » Read the full story
The Netherlands could be just the place for recruiters to go if they want to expand their business into mainland Europe.
Preparation essential if recruiters want to branch out overseas » Read the full story
How is the Revenue going to survive the spending cuts? Some advisers have suggested that it might roll out more amnesties in the hope of increasing cost efficiency.
Are we going to see an HMRC tax amnesty for contractors? » Read the full story
Dr John Philpott, the chief economist at the CIPD, believes that the executive search market will continue to grow because neither the public nor the private sector has the ability to find and retain highly skilled workers.
Contractors face a continued period of instability » Read the full story
British consumers are likely to tighten their belts according to Travelex, the foreign exchange specialist.
Will umbrella company contractors cut back on their spending? » Read the full story
We are likely to witness a new North/South divide, courtesy of the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, according to thinktanks and unions.
Are the government increasing the North/South divide? » Read the full story
As expected, the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review confirmed that a significant amount of jobs will be lost in the public sector.
Industry bodies respond to Osborne’s speech » Read the full story
Our economy should escape a double dip recession, but we will see growth slow down, according to the BCC.
What’s the economic outlook ahead for umbrella companies? » Read the full story
Business rates have increased dramatically even though the previous government pledged to help companies through the recession.
High business rates are crippling British businesses » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors looking for executive roles will have been encouraged by the recent comments of Dr John Philpott.
Contractor prospects heavily determinant on skills level » Read the full story
The latest JobsOutlook from the REC shows that the overall jobs outlook is still mixed, but in the short to medium term, employers are making more use of temporary agency workers and contractors.
Short to medium-term outlook looks good for umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
For the six month period beginning March this year, nearly 40,000 new businesses have been launched, a rise of 13% on the previous period, according to a study from the Royal Mail.
13% jump in new business start-ups says the Royal Mail » Read the full story
Lloyds Banking Group recently announced it was to cut jobs, a move that will affect 1,150 umbrella company and limited company IT contractors in the UK.
Bad news for IT contractors working at Lloyds Banking Group » Read the full story
HMRC have launched a new consultation that could result in major changes on the horizon for PAYE. The PAYE business processes were introduced in 1944 and have not changed in the following 66 years.
HMRC launch PAYE consultation » Read the full story
Professionals and employers are showing signs of increased confidence as the unemployment rate falls, according to Hays Recruitment.
Unemployment down, but how about the future for contractors? » Read the full story
Despite the economic downturn, IT outsourcing has increased, according to a study by Computer Economics. Since the recession started, companies have increased the amount they spend on outsourcing services.
IT outsourcing continues to rise despite the economic crisis » Read the full story
