The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The REC is holding a series of regional workshops around the country to help its members understand how the Agency Workers Regulations will impact their business.
Autumn AWR regional workshops to be hosted by the REC » Read the full story
Tim Denison from Synovate believes that the VAT increase which will come into effect next January could be the first of a range of changes.
January’s VAT increase may be the first of many » Read the full story
HM Armed Forces are going to suffer the most severe cuts ever as part of the government’s austerity measures.
MoD umbrella company contractors need to be flexible » Read the full story
George Osborne has announced that, as part of the government’s Spending Challenge, the public have submitted more than 100,000 ideas on how the coalition should cut spending.
Have your say on how to cut spending » Read the full story
The Investment Management Association has said that the government must not be detracted from the need to reform the UK taxation system just because spending cuts are being implemented.
Don’t ignore tax reforms says the IMA » Read the full story
95% of people, including contractors, nearing retirement age aren’t ready for the financial implications it will bring, according to MGM Advantage.
Umbrella company contractors need to consider their retirement » Read the full story
The fiasco surrounding HMRC’s attempt to introduce a new system to cope with PAYE codes earlier this year continues with news that PAYE processing errors resulted in a 15.7% increase in underpayments and a 148% increase in overpayments.
HMRC coding errors led to a 148% increase in overpayments » Read the full story
The latest London Employment Monitor from Morgan McKinley shows a 7% month on month increase in new City jobs, and a 71% rise on July last year.
Contractor job market recovery continues » Read the full story
Recruitment agencies supplying staff to hospitals have hit back at the unions who claim that recruiters are charging outrageous fees.
Proposed NHSP sell off causes anger at UNISON » Read the full story
Since the coalition came into power, umbrella company civil engineers have been enjoying an unexpected upswing in work.
Temporary workload upswing for umbrella company engineers » Read the full story
Last week HMRC sent out letters to some of the taxpayers who had taken up the Offshore Disclosure Facility to ask them for their insights.
HMRC questions offshore account holders » Read the full story
Engineers, IT specialists and other technical professionals who are struggling to find work in the UK may want to consider working in the Asia Pacific region.
IT opportunities abound in APAC » Read the full story
A fresh warning has been issued about a telephone scam that could be targeting small business owners and umbrella company contractors.
Don’t divulge personal information over the phone! » Read the full story
Most of the UK’s small businesses intend to spend more on IT freelancers and those with PHP and SEO skills will find themselves much in demand.
PHP and SEO freelancers are in demand » Read the full story
On Wednesday, the ONS revealed that unemployment in the UK had fallen for the second consecutive month, but candidates and employers still remain cautious.
What do the latest employment figures mean for umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
In June, George Osborne announced a two year public sector freeze on pay for those employees earning in excess of £21,000 but this will have a detrimental effect according to research carried out by the Institute of Payroll Professionals.
Public sector pay freeze could cause more harm than good » Read the full story
