Autumn AWR regional workshops to be hosted by the REC
The REC is holding a series of regional workshops around the country to help its members understand how the Agency Workers Regulations will impact their business.
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
January’s VAT increase may be the first of many
Tim Denison from Synovate believes that the VAT increase which will come into effect next January could be the first of a range of changes.
MoD umbrella company contractors need to be flexible
HM Armed Forces are going to suffer the most severe cuts ever as part of the government’s austerity measures.
Have your say on how to cut spending
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.
Don’t ignore tax reforms says the IMA
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.
Umbrella company contractors need to consider their retirement
95% of people, including contractors, nearing retirement age aren’t ready for the financial implications it will bring, according to MGM Advantage.
HMRC coding errors led to a 148% increase in overpayments
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.
Contractor job market recovery continues
The latest London Employment Monitor from Morgan McKinley shows a 7% month on month increase in new City jobs, and a 71% rise on July last year.
Proposed NHSP sell off causes anger at UNISON
Recruitment agencies supplying staff to hospitals have hit back at the unions who claim that recruiters are charging outrageous fees.
Temporary workload upswing for umbrella company engineers
Since the coalition came into power, umbrella company civil engineers have been enjoying an unexpected upswing in work.
HMRC questions offshore account holders
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.
IT opportunities abound in APAC
Engineers, IT specialists and other technical professionals who are struggling to find work in the UK may want to consider working in the Asia Pacific region.
Don’t divulge personal information over the phone!
A fresh warning has been issued about a telephone scam that could be targeting small business owners and umbrella company contractors.
PHP and SEO freelancers are in demand
Most of the UK’s small businesses intend to spend more on IT freelancers and those with PHP and SEO skills will find themselves much in demand.
What do the latest employment figures mean for umbrella company contractors?
On Wednesday, the ONS revealed that unemployment in the UK had fallen for the second consecutive month, but candidates and employers still remain cautious.
Public sector pay freeze could cause more harm than good
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.