Ten of thousands of people, including contractors and freelancers, have been affected by the tax coding problems caused when HMRC migrated their records to a new computer system earlier this year.
Umbrella company workers affected by HMRC PAYE mistakes » Read the full story
Employers and recruiters are becoming more optimistic and their confidence levels have reached their highest level this year, which could benefit those working through umbrella companies.
Recruiters cautiously optimistic about recovery » Read the full story
The European Union has proposed a new set of guidelines for labour reform in the member states but the ARC is concerned that the EU agency workers’ guidelines depict contractors and freelancers in a negative light.
Flexible workers provide benefits for clients » Read the full story
Small businesses, umbrella companies and limited company IT contractors will be in a state of ‘limbo’ until the emergency Budget is delivered on 22nd June.
What does the budget hold for umbrella companies? » Read the full story
The REC is understandably delighted that George Osborne has reversed part of the plan to increase NICs. They had opposed the move, as had all business bodies, as the potential cost would have prevented the jobs market recovering fully from the recession.
What does the Queen’s speech mean for contractors? » Read the full story
The Chartered Institute of Taxation has called on the new coalition to prioritise tax reform. They have written to George Osborne, the new chancellor, highlighted the need to simplify the current tax regime.
Current tax system “too confusing” for contractors » Read the full story
Contractors and freelancers with their own limited company, as well as interim workers who use the services of an umbrella company could soon discover exactly where they sit under the Agency Workers Directive.
New MPs to review the agency workers directive » Read the full story
Contractors who work in science and engineering could find themselves in greater demand according to a report published recently by the CBI.
Highly skilled umbrella company workers to be in demand » Read the full story
The REC is urging the new coalition government not to make any drastic cuts from the public sector budget.
REC calls for public sector to be handled with care » Read the full story
Following it’s successful ‘on the road’ tour, the REC has stepped up it’s campaign to educate recruiters and clients about the impact of the forthcoming Agency Worker’s Directive.
Preparations continue ahead of the agency workers directive » Read the full story
The stock markets have already taken a battering over the last 48 hours and several leading economists have suggested than anything other than a Tory / Lib Dem coalition could have a devastating impact on the UK economy.
Should umbrella companies be worried about a hung parliament? » Read the full story
Small businesses, limited company contractors and umbrella companies could be among those affected by a drop in confidence following the result of yesterday’s hung parliament election.
Income tax and national insurance rises will hit hard » Read the full story
It had been hoped that a Conservative government would scrap IR35 but it now appears that this may not be the case. A Tory spokesman said last week that this may not be a viable option.
Contractor group sees glass half full over IR35 » Read the full story
According to a new report published by Begbies Traynor, nearly 200,000 small businesses in this country are still struggling financially, even though the UK is now officially out of recession.
HMRC urged to go easy on late paying SMEs » Read the full story
According to some reports, there are as many as 100,000 umbrella company workers who are predominately based in an office environment, and these are the very people who are set to benefit from a new group established by the REC.
It’s bums on seats at most umbrella companies » Read the full story
According to data published by the Society of Professional Accountants, as many as 1 in 5 PAYE tax code notices issued by HMRC since the start of the year could be wrong.
One in five PAYE coding notices could be wrong » Read the full story
