How can agencies and end clients prepare for the changes announced in the Autumn Budget 2024?
The Autumn Budget 2024 unveiled the plans to crack down on noncompliance in the umbrella world, raise National…
Employer’s National Insurance is rising from 13.8% to 15%
With the Labour government coming to power for the first time in 14 years, the expectations of the…
Autumn Budget 2024: What were the Chancellors’ Key Announcements?
Today (30th October 2024), Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the new Labour government's first Budget. Our latest article summarises…
IR35 Changes off the Table
It’s been a disappointing start to the year here at UCHQ. Not only is the intern still performing…
Doors are opening to self-employed opportunity in Whitehall
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!
High earnings tax threshold raised, but does it do enough?
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?
APSCo says Budget tax relief plans could be positive step
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.
Are IT contractors having to work harder this year?
A new study by ReThink Recruitment suggests that IT contractors will soon need to work harder for their money.
Will contractors benefit from GlaxoSmithKline investment?
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.
What does the little red box have in store for us today?
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.
Are umbrella company contractors waiting with bated breath for the Budget?
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.
Will the latest OTS recommendation for IR35 be implemented?
Umbrella company contractors may start to see the results of the Office of Tax Simplification’s work on IR35 as early as April 6th.
