umbrella contractors Archives

Some contractors could receive a Christmas present from HMRC

By UCHQ Team 26/10/2011

Millions of people, including umbrella contractors, could be in line for an early Christmas present from HMRC in the form of a tax rebate. 6 million income tax rebates will be made following the identification of PAYE errors in the years up to 2007/08.

Demand drops for contractors with banking experience

By UCHQ Team 08/10/2011

Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the September Job Index from Reed showed falling job demand in a range of sectors. The index fell back one index point compared to the previous month, although demand is still up 16% year-on-year.

REC phone lines have been swamped with AWR calls

By UCHQ Team 01/10/2011

Umbrella contractors might be interested to learn that the REC’s legal helpline has been swamped with calls from members querying the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations, which come into force today (Saturday, October 1st).

HMRC to add 2,250 anti-avoidance tax inspectors

By UCHQ Team 24/09/2011

Umbrella contractors might like to know that Danny Alexander, the chief secretary to the Treasury, has said HMRC is to strengthen the size of its team tackling tax avoidance and evasion by adding more than 2,000 additional tax inspectors this autumn.

Scotland needs more female scientists and engineers!

By UCHQ Team 17/09/2011

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.

Are UK business leaders effective?

By UCHQ Team 03/09/2011

Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the standard of leadership in UK organisations is in the spotlight following the publication of research from the CIPD and talent management consultancy, DDI.

Government announces 13 remaining Enterprise Zones

By UCHQ Team 27/08/2011

Umbrella contractors may be interested to learn that the government recently disclosed the locations of the remaining 13 English Enterprise Zones that it hopes will help kick-start economic growth.

Supply chain costs could increase thanks to the AWR

By UCHQ Team 20/08/2011

Flex Plus recruitment consultancy has warned that the Agency Workers Regulations could drive up supply chain costs.

How can HMRC accurately measure the ‘tax gap’?

By UCHQ Team 13/08/2011

Umbrella contractors might be interested to learn that leading accounting bodies are calling into question the ‘tax gap’.

Fall in corporate insolvencies but we’re not out of the woods

By UCHQ Team 23/07/2011

Umbrella contractors may be relieved to learn that government data shows there has been a decrease in corporate insolvencies this year.

Mixed messages for people on short-term contracts

By UCHQ Team 02/07/2011

A new report from APSCo suggests that temporary workers might be in for a hard time in the next few months.

Would a VAT reduction boost contractor confidence?

By UCHQ Team 25/06/2011

Ed Balls, the shadow chancellor, recently called on the coalition to implement a temporary emergency reduction in the VAT rate to jump-start the economy and boost consumer confidence.