The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
The government has announced that they will once again look at whether a general anti-avoidance rule should be introduced as a measure to deter limited company tax evaders.
Concerns over tax avoidance measures » Read the full story
Contractors could be better off as a result of George Osborne’s announcement that the income tax threshold will change. The REC said that temporary agency workers who only work for short periods will be especially delighted with the budget announcement.
The REC responds positively to Tuesday’s budget » Read the full story
The FSB had urged George Osborne to give small businesses time to implement any changes to the VAT rate and he did indeed do so in his budget speech yesterday.
Will the employer’s NIC holiday benefit my umbrella company? » Read the full story
The British Chamber of Commerce has warned George Osborne to tread carefully with his plans to increase taxes in today’s budget. UK umbrella companies will also be watching with interest.
Go easy with tax increases says the BCC » Read the full story
There are more opportunities available for IT contractors according to the latest Monster employment Index report. 11% additional vacancies were advertised online in May compared to the previous month.
Employment index shows signs of growth » Read the full story
Freelancers and contractors who rely on the public sector for contracts could find themselves struggling to find work according to the CIPD.
Future not so bright for freelancers in the public sector » Read the full story
Small businesses and umbrella companies should plan ahead in order to cope with the changes that are likely to be introduced in next week’s budget.
Umbrella companies need to plan ahead for emergency budget » Read the full story
Welcome news for temporary workers and freelancers comes in the form of the REC’s JobsOutlook report for June and the ONS.
Debate on economic outlook for contractors » Read the full story
HMRC recently issued a statement to remind people of the need to complete their VAT procedures online if they have an annual turnover in excess of £100,000 or registered for VAT after the first of April this year.
HMRC issue online VAT return reminder » Read the full story
Contractors could benefit from continuing recruitment freezes as many firms still do not want to make permanent appointments. In fact the latest Manpower report says that nearly 90% of employers do not plan to increase recruitment in the third quarter.
Umbrella company contractors and the recruitment freeze » Read the full story
George Osborne is due to give his emergency budget on June 22nd and it seems everybody wants to give him advice! Any measure introduced could affect umbrella companies.
Concerns over affects of tax hikes and spending cuts » Read the full story
Contractors and freelancers working in the accountancy profession expect more financial institutions to create interim opportunities in the coming year.
Freelance accountants and engineers are UK’s most wanted » Read the full story
The KPMG and REC’s latest Report on jobs shows that recruitment demand for IT contractors has dropped for the 3rd consecutive month, whilst demand in all other sectors is rising.
Confusion on outlook for IT contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in the public sector can take comfort from recent comments made by Sir Peter Gershon. Gershon has already published a review into public sector efficiency in the UK and he was a special adviser to the Tories during the run up to the recent election.
Public sector contracts unlikely to dry up immediately » Read the full story
IT contractors are on the move! At least that’s the view of the largest IT recruitment agency, SThree.
Umbrella company contractors see some positive signs » Read the full story
The PCG has launched a checklist to help clients’ double check they have all the steps in place to ensure a project runs smoothly.
PCG launch flexible worker checklist for clients » Read the full story
