The Autumn Budget 2024 unveiled the plans to crack down on noncompliance in the umbrella world, raise National Minimum Wage, and increase Employer’s National Insurance Contributions to name a few. Like a line of dominos, these changes are sure to impact everyone in the contractor chain, including agencies and end […]
With the Labour government coming to power for the first time in 14 years, the expectations of the Autumn Budget 2024 have been widely speculated on. One announcement which came as a shock to people was the rise of Employer’s National Insurance from 13.8% to 15%. While this happens the
Employer’s National Insurance is rising from 13.8% to 15% » Read the full story
Today (30th October 2024), Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the new Labour government’s first Budget. Our latest article summarises the key announcements in the Autumn Budget 2024. Overview of the Autumn Budget 2024 The Chancellor announced that the Autumn Budget aims to fix the foundations of the economy and deliver change
Autumn Budget 2024: What were the Chancellors’ Key Announcements? » Read the full story
It’s been a disappointing start to the year here at UCHQ. Not only is the intern still performing abysmally and is more concerned with her social media and planning her holidays than doing any actual work, but we are saddened to hear that the forthcoming review into any potential changes
IR35 Changes off the Table » Read the full story
The Chancellor has invited the FCSA to a post-budget chow-down. Solopreneur Julie Deane’s to head up a govt. report on self-employment. Just, Wow!
Doors are opening to self-employed opportunity in Whitehall » Read the full story
We have an idea of how Chancellor Osborne will raise the higher tax rate threshold following the budget. But does it go far enough soon enough?
High earnings tax threshold raised, but does it do enough? » Read the full story
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies says the plans in the new Budget to provide relief to umbrella company contractors could be a positive step.
APSCo says Budget tax relief plans could be positive step » Read the full story
A new study by ReThink Recruitment suggests that IT contractors will soon need to work harder for their money.
Are IT contractors having to work harder this year? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors working in pharmaceuticals could see an increase in opportunities after GlaxoSmithKline announced it intends to create a further 1,000 jobs in the UK.
Will contractors benefit from GlaxoSmithKline investment? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors will no doubt be aware that today is Budget Day. This is the day when we find out how the government intends to get people back into work and kick-start economic growth.
What does the little red box have in store for us today? » Read the full story
It’s Budget Day tomorrow; the weeks of speculation will be over and UK taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, will discover what is in store for them over the next 12 months.
Are umbrella company contractors waiting with bated breath for the Budget? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may start to see the results of the Office of Tax Simplification’s work on IR35 as early as April 6th.
Will the latest OTS recommendation for IR35 be implemented? » Read the full story
IT contractors may wonder why most of Whitehall’s IT projects are running behind schedule when the government employs 8,000 IT staff.
8,000 in-house staff and still IT projects are behind schedule » Read the full story
Some limited company contractors have been hoping that the government’s proposal to align income tax and National Insurance would be the final nail in the coffin for IR35.
Treasury admits income tax and NI cannot merge completely » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that MPs do not accept HMRC’s excuse that problems with implementing NPS were to blame for poor standards of service.
Poor service standards have been going on for years in HMRC » Read the full story
It would appear that people seeking executive jobs in the UK are not as confident that Britain is “open for business” as the Chancellor is.
Are we set for a “brain drain” of top executives? » Read the full story
