Nearly six million UK taxpayers, including umbrella company contractors, are due for a rude awakening, thanks to an error in the PAYE system.
PAYE errors causing umbrella company contractors headaches » Read the full story
Umbrella company contractors should consider themselves lucky not to have to undergo the sort of company training that many PAYE employees undergo, which often has no underlying purpose.
PAYE employees suffer from training burn out » Read the full story
The chief economist at the Bank of Scotland has predicted that the Scottish economic recovery is going to slow down in Q3.
Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn » Read the full story
The chief executive of Hays, Alistair Cox, has some worrying news for those in the public sector who work through umbrella companies and are worried about the loss of their contract.
Doom and gloom for public sector umbrella company contractors » Read the full story
HM Armed Forces are going to suffer the most severe cuts ever as part of the government’s austerity measures.
MoD umbrella company contractors need to be flexible » Read the full story
George Osborne has announced that, as part of the government’s Spending Challenge, the public have submitted more than 100,000 ideas on how the coalition should cut spending.
Have your say on how to cut spending » Read the full story
The Investment Management Association has said that the government must not be detracted from the need to reform the UK taxation system just because spending cuts are being implemented.
Don’t ignore tax reforms says the IMA » Read the full story
95% of people, including contractors, nearing retirement age aren’t ready for the financial implications it will bring, according to MGM Advantage.
Umbrella company contractors need to consider their retirement » Read the full story
The fiasco surrounding HMRC’s attempt to introduce a new system to cope with PAYE codes earlier this year continues with news that PAYE processing errors resulted in a 15.7% increase in underpayments and a 148% increase in overpayments.
HMRC coding errors led to a 148% increase in overpayments » Read the full story
Since the coalition came into power, umbrella company civil engineers have been enjoying an unexpected upswing in work.
Temporary workload upswing for umbrella company engineers » Read the full story
Last week HMRC sent out letters to some of the taxpayers who had taken up the Offshore Disclosure Facility to ask them for their insights.
HMRC questions offshore account holders » Read the full story
A fresh warning has been issued about a telephone scam that could be targeting small business owners and umbrella company contractors.
Don’t divulge personal information over the phone! » Read the full story
On Wednesday, the ONS revealed that unemployment in the UK had fallen for the second consecutive month, but candidates and employers still remain cautious.
What do the latest employment figures mean for umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
In June, George Osborne announced a two year public sector freeze on pay for those employees earning in excess of £21,000 but this will have a detrimental effect according to research carried out by the Institute of Payroll Professionals.
Public sector pay freeze could cause more harm than good » Read the full story
We’re working harder than ever and struggling to find enough time for leisure activities, according to a survey by Randstad.
The UK’s workforce is working harder! » Read the full story
The REC’s Technology sector group recently invited London 2012 Head of Recruitment, Paul Modley, to speak about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead during the countdown to the Olympic Games.
Contract opportunities still available for London 2012 » Read the full story
