Employers could have problems getting to grips with the new overly complex regulations regarding employees’ tax avoidance schemes that have been detailed in the Finance Bill, according to tax advisers.
The coalition’s “monster” will cause problems for employers » Read the full story
The CBI has welcomed the government’s new StartUp Britain campaign saying it could encourage more people to set up their own business.
StartUp Britain hopes to encourage more UK entrepreneurs » Read the full story
Nearly 80% of IT directors believe private sector workers provide better value.
Umbrella company IT contractors provide good value for money » Read the full story
A group of MPs has said that tax professionals should be given the opportunity to scrutinise how policy changes will be implemented during the legislative phase.
MPs to get expert guidance to understand tax legislation? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors and small businesses could benefit from the government’s recently launched Growth and Innovation Fund.
Will the Growth and Innovation Fund solve skills shortages? » Read the full story
This week is National Apprenticeship Week and the FSB has taken the opportunity to urge the coalition to remove some of the barriers stifling job creation, to enable more businesses to take on apprentices.
FSB speaks out during National Apprenticeship Week » Read the full story
Umbrella company IT contractors have entered 2011 with increased confidence, according to the most recent IT Employee Confidence Index.
Confidence abounds amongst IT contractors » Read the full story
The Institute of Employment Rights is concerned about the government’s proposed “employer’s charter”, currently under consideration.
Do employees have too many rights? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors and those working through their own limited companies could be pleased to learn that Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office Minister, has abolished a two-tier arrangement that governed public sector payroll outsourcing.
Will public sector payroll changes benefit umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
We can expect to see an increase in entrepreneurial businesses next year as graduate entrepreneurs create opportunities for their peers, according to experts.
Graduates to be the umbrella company entrepreneurs of the future » Read the full story
Discussions between the government and recruitment bodies regarding the AWR are going ahead as promised.
Ed Davey visits the REC to discuss industry concerns » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors hampered by poor broadband connections could welcome recent government announcements.
Do the government’s new broadband plans go far enough? » Read the full story
Although the government spending cuts may not have a direct impact on everybody, it’s worth bearing in mind the underlying message that the coalition is trying to get through.
Should umbrella company contractors put their faith in an ISA? » Read the full story
The REC recently hit back at the way the Department of Health focuses on the money that is spent on locum staff instead of concentrating on the advantages they bring to the National Health Service.
Umbrella company locum doctors should be welcomed » Read the full story
The auto-enrolment pension scheme will cost SMEs and umbrella companies an average of £2,550, but the true cost of administering it could be horrendous, warns the FSB.
Auto-enrolment pension scheme comes under fire » Read the full story
The IoD is calling on the coalition to reduce the excessive burden of red tape that is bogging down UK enterprises and umbrella companies.
Clegg gets tied in knots over excessive regulatory detail » Read the full story
