The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
De Poel, the temporary procurement agency, says that industry ambassadors and the British press need to get their facts right in light of rumours that the coalition government intends to water down some of the Agency Workers Regulations.
Confusion still reigns over Agency Workers Regulations » Read the full story
APSCo has said that the government’s cap on non-EU workers is not likely to have any significant effect on the amount of IT workers coming to the UK from foreign countries.
Clamp down on intra company transfers says APSCo » Read the full story
The government’s public sector spending cuts will affect everybody including IT contractors and suppliers.
Government cost cutting to harm contractors? » Read the full story
The Scottish private sector recovery slowed down last month according to June’s purchasing managers index from the Bank of Scotland. This development could affect umbrella company contractors operating in Scotland.
Sluggish private sector recovery sparks fears in Scotland » Read the full story
The REC has won a victory in its fight to persuade the government not to extend the Gangmaster Licensing Authority.
Recruitment licensing decision to benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
Umbrella company IT contractors may want to consider moving to the capital or the south-east of England in their bid to secure a contract.
Prospects looking good for IT contractors » Read the full story
1% fewer companies became insolvent in the 2nd quarter compared to the 1st quarter of 2010 according to the latest analysis from PricewaterhouseCoopers. 3,467 businesses became insolvent during the period, a drop of 28% from the same quarter last year.
Is my umbrella company financially stable? » Read the full story
The managing economist at the CEBR, Charles Davis, has cautioned umbrella company contractors that whilst the economy in the UK is recovering, the recovery is not yet robust.
Recovery still has a long way to go » Read the full story
The Low Income Tax Reform Group believes that HMRC’s decision to reduce the opening hours of its helpline will hamper it in its long term aim to move to online services.
Will HMRC helpline changes affect umbrella companies? » Read the full story
A new report from Numara Software could interest umbrella company IT contractors. It suggests that IT budgets in the UK suffered more than in some other European countries.
IT managers hope to see increased budgets soon » Read the full story
The REC is calling for the current enforcement mechanism for the recruitment sector to be protected and enhanced.
Recruiters against licensing » Read the full story
The coalition launched its ‘Your Freedom’ website last Thursday; a move that has been welcomed by the FSB.
What will umbrella companies submit to ‘Your Freedom’? » Read the full story
Vince Cable has pledged to review the incoming agency workers directive but some employers are warning him not to jeopardise a deal that was previously agreed with the unions.
Don’t mess with the Agency Workers Directive! » Read the full story
The government’s decision to scrap video game tax relief has caused both Sony and Activision Blizzard to reconsider investing further in the UK, a development that could affect umbrella company contractors.
Computer game contractors affected by tax break loss » Read the full story
Each month a new umbrella company bursts on the scene with an offering that inevitably boasts a competitive weekly fee, ‘world class’ customer services and a bullet proof, ‘HMRC-compliant’ expenses policy.
How do umbrella companies stand out from the crowd? » Read the full story
Chief financial officers in the UK are feeling less confident about the economy according to Robert Half.
CFOs uneasy about economic outlook » Read the full story
