Is AWR good or bad news for UK’s umbrella company contractors?
Research by the Association of Recruitment Consultancies suggests that the contractor workforce in the UK may be about to suffer because of the implementation of AWR.
What should the Chancellor say in his Autumn Statement?
What measures would umbrella company contractors like to see laid out in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement?
Do umbrella company contractors shop online when they should be working?
As we get nearer to the festive season, some workers, including umbrella company contractors, could be tempted to do their Christmas shopping online during working hours.
Should umbrella companies be concerned about income tax/NI merger?
Umbrella company contractors may be interested to learn that a firm of chartered accountants has expressed concerns about the plan to merge income tax and national insurance.
Marked increase in opportunities for IT contractors
According to jobadswatch.co.uk, the third quarter of 2011 saw an increase in the number of opportunities for IT umbrella company contractors.
Umbrella company contractors should not suffer because of AWR
The Agency Workers Regulations should not prevent organisations using umbrella company contractors to build a flexible workforce, according to the REC.
2,000 people complain about threatening letters from HMRC
Since 2009, HMRC has sent out approximately 17 million letters to taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors. Now it has emerged that around 2,000 people have complained about the threatening tone of HMRC’s debt recovery letters.
HMRC dramatically improves IR35 yield
Umbrella company contractors who have been longing to see the back of IR35 might be interested to learn that HMRC’s average yield per case has leapt by 100%.
Umbrella contractors yearn for stability
Apparently, umbrella company contractors yearn for stability nearly as much as their permanent counterparts do, according to a survey commissioned by recruitment company Elan.
Tesco opts for Swedish derogation model
Umbrella company contractors are no doubt well aware of the Agency Workers Directive that came into effect at the beginning of October.
Skilled employees are thin on the ground say SMEs
Contractors working through an umbrella company might be interested to learn that nearly 50% of the UK’s SMEs are struggling to find the right staff.
PCG sets up City working space for travelling contractors
Umbrella company contractors who are members of the PCG may be interested in a new scheme the Group has set up.
