Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn

Economic recovery in Scotland to slow down this autumn

Umbrella Companies, 02 September 2010

The chief economist at the Bank of Scotland has predicted that the Scottish economic recovery is going to slow down in Q3.

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Doom and gloom for public sector umbrella company contractors

Doom and gloom for public sector umbrella company contractors

Umbrella Companies, 01 September 2010

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.

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Who will police the police over late payments?

Who will police the police over late payments?

Umbrella Companies, 31 August 2010

The latest public body to come under fire for late payment of invoices is the police force.

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Autumn AWR regional workshops to be hosted by the REC

Autumn AWR regional workshops to be hosted by the REC

Umbrella Companies, 30 August 2010

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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January’s VAT increase may be the first of many

January’s VAT increase may be the first of many

Umbrella Companies, 28 August 2010

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.

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MoD umbrella company contractors need to be flexible

MoD umbrella company contractors need to be flexible

Umbrella Companies, 27 August 2010

HM Armed Forces are going to suffer the most severe cuts ever as part of the government’s austerity measures.

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Have your say on how to cut spending

Have your say on how to cut spending

Umbrella Companies, 26 August 2010

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.

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Don’t ignore tax reforms says the IMA

Don’t ignore tax reforms says the IMA

Umbrella Companies, 25 August 2010

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.

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Umbrella company contractors need to consider their retirement

Umbrella company contractors need to consider their retirement

Umbrella Companies, 24 August 2010

95% of people, including contractors, nearing retirement age aren’t ready for the financial implications it will bring, according to MGM Advantage.

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HMRC coding errors led to a 148% increase in overpayments

HMRC coding errors led to a 148% increase in overpayments

Umbrella Companies, 23 August 2010

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.

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