Last week, the REC attended an Agency Work seminar run by the JSB, which provided up-to-date insights on how leading organisations are gearing up for the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations.
Time for umbrella company contractors to learn about the AWR? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors might want to take heed of the news that HMRC has got some new anti-fraud technology that it hopes will save it up to £20 million a year.
New anti-fraud technology will save HMRC millions » Read the full story
The Low Income Tax Reform Group is urging taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, to double check calculations if they receive letters from HMRC.
Umbrella company contractors need to check their tax calculations » Read the full story
It might come as no surprise to umbrella contractors to learn that small businesses are losing faith in the UK’s banking system.
Small businesses are getting a raw deal from the banks » Read the full story
The British Chamber of Commerce recently called on the coalition to encourage sole traders to grow by making them exempt from certain legislation.
Should sole traders be exempt from certain legislation? » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that Equifax, the information solutions provider, has revealed that the number of business failures has been increasing since the start of the new financial year.
Business failures have started to increase again » Read the full story
New research from the Hay Group shows that employees are too stretched to meet their business targets. 46% of employers admitted their staff already have too much on their plates even though CEOs have set ambitious growth targets for this year.
Can umbrella company contractors help organisations meet targets? » Read the full story
Millions of taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, could be in line for a tax refund after HMRC reconciles its books.
Contractors could be in line for tax rebates » Read the full story
It would appear that UK men are more savvy than their female counterparts when it comes to professional networking.
Should female umbrella company contractors utilise social networking more? » Read the full story
SMEs must beware the Bribery Act, according to a congress that took place in Brighton earlier this month.
Time is running out to prepare for the Bribery Act » Read the full story
The Times newspaper recently asked readers to rank the UK against five key competitors for tax, business friendliness, infrastructure, skills and workforce.
UK umbrella company contractors unhappy with personal taxation » Read the full story
Are umbrella contractors frustrated by unqualified bosses? If so they are not alone. Recent research from the CMI suggests that incompetent bosses, with misplaced confidence, are stressing out the UK workforce.
Do you have an incompetent boss? » Read the full story
HMRC has issued a reminder to tax credit claimants that they only have until July 31st to renew their claims and it suggests that recipients take action as soon as their renewal pack arrives.
Time is running out for umbrella company contractors to renew tax credits » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors may want to ensure that they are not living beyond their declared means after HMRC announces it is going to get tough on tax evaders.
Is Big Brother watching over your trading activities? » Read the full story
Freelancers, contractors and small business owners may want to make preparations so that they are not affected by public sector strikes.
Public sector strike action could affect umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors north of the border could be benefiting from increased private sector business activity.
Are contractors in Scotland finding more opportunities now? » Read the full story
