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Off-payroll created “car crash” and “IR35 is flawed” says Crawford Temple, CEO at Professional Passport

By UCHQ Team September 27, 2022

CEO of Professional Passport, Crawford Temple, has called for the government to "start with a clean sheet of paper and design a strategy for the modern worker". This comes following…

The FCSA expect “gradual” movement from “umbrella employment to independent limited companies” on the back of announced IR35 repeal

By UCHQ Team September 27, 2022

The government has announced a repeal of the off-payroll (IR35) legislation that was rolled out in 2017 (public sector) and 2021 (private sector) – and stakeholders are delighted. This article…

Government to repeal IR35 tax rules – Astonishing news for contractors, freelancers and UK-based businesses

By UCHQ Team September 23, 2022

Astonishing news for contractors, freelancers and organisations who engage with temporary workers – the government is going to repeal IR35 rules (off-payroll) from April 2023. This news has been extremely…

An overview of the key announcements in September’s mini-budget

By UCHQ Team September 23, 2022

New chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has delivered the mini-budget (Friday, 23rd September). With the UK's economy facing unprecedented challenges and the word "recession" being commonly used, the mini-budget lays out the…

Contractors More Important than ever Post-Brexit

By UCHQ Team August 10, 2016

Since Brexit, permanent placements are down to their lowest since the recession, which means the UK is relying on contractors to get back to a strong economy.

It’s going to be a long, slow recovery for the retail sector

By UCHQ Team June 1, 2012

Whilst some of us were hoping to have seen the end of the doom and gloom that has been dogging us for the last few years, it will be at least another three years before the British high street starts to recover from the recession and even then the prospects of a full recovery before the end of the decade are not looking good.

Why are more people turning to self-employment?

By UCHQ Team May 25, 2012

Are more people in the UK turning to self-employment out of necessity rather than choice? This debate has been raging over the last few months and the news that self-employment has reached an all time high will no doubt start people talking again.

Lights are appearing at the end of the job vacancy tunnel

By UCHQ Team April 14, 2012

Recruitment agency Adecco recently said that the number of job vacancies was on the increase last month, news that will no doubt delight IT umbrella company contractors.

Do contractors think we’ll avoid a double-dip?

By UCHQ Team February 24, 2012

Umbrella contractors have no doubt been keeping a lookout for warning signs that the UK economy is slipping back into recession.

SMEs have excellent opportunities for umbrella company contractors

By UCHQ Team January 28, 2012

Umbrella company contractors are more likely to find opportunities with small businesses, according to the results of a recent survey.

Private sector growth in Scotland accelerated last month

By UCHQ Team January 17, 2012

Umbrella company contractors operating north of the border may be relieved to learn that the Scottish private sector growth rate accelerated again in December.

Are there opportunities for young umbrella company contractors in the media sector?

By UCHQ Team October 4, 2011

While a large number of the UK’s young people remain unemployed, there is a shortage of junior talent with experience in media and creatives, according to the chairman of Aspire Global Network.

Scotland needs more female scientists and engineers!

By UCHQ Team September 17, 2011

Female umbrella contractors might be interested to learn that Scottish recruiters believe the shortage of women working in the engineering, maths, science and technology sectors could be detrimental to the country’s economy.

Financial Directors lack optimism in the UK economy

By UCHQ Team September 14, 2011

A study by ICAs shows that finance directors are losing confidence in the UK economy and cannot reach consensus over the best way to solve the problem.

Rise in number of older Brits starting a business

By UCHQ Team August 26, 2011

New research from the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks shows that an increasing number of older Brits are foregoing retirement and setting up a business instead.

What now for umbrella company contractors in the manufacturing sector?

By UCHQ Team August 22, 2011

The latest Business Trends report from BDO shows that business confidence is plummeting as growth in the manufacturing sector seems to have stagnated.