Are intra-company transfers rules affecting umbrella companies?
The Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP has said the point based system for immigration has room for improvement, especially when it comes to the rules regarding intra-company transfers.
Will ICT rules benefit umbrella company contractors?
The annual immigration cap came into force earlier this month and the REC has warned that the use of ICTs needs careful monitoring.
No cap on high earner Certificate of Sponsorship visas
On Wednesday, the government announced new rules regarding work visas for non-EU nationals.
How is the immigration cap affecting umbrella companies?
A new report from an influential House of Commons committee has revealed that the proposed cap on immigration could have a detrimental effect on the UK economy.
Temporary immigration cap leads to a social worker shortage
The government’s temporary immigration cap is harming the social work profession according to recent reports in the media. In July, the government imposed a limit of 24,100 skilled workers from non EU countries entering the UK and a permanent immigration cap will be in place next year.
Clamp down on intra company transfers says APSCo
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.
IT contractor job market picks up
The market for outsourced IT services is set grow significantly over the coming years, and this should mean good news for small businesses, limited company contractors and umbrella company workers in the UK.
