As the political parties begin the preparation for the General Election on the 7th May, the public have been presented with each parties Manifesto, as each candidate makes a public declaration of the policies and aims, they wish to achieve should they gain power. Follow the links below to view each parties Manifesto's Labour Manifesto 2015 - Click Here Conservative Manifesto 2015 - Click Here Liberal Democrats Manifesto 2015 - Click Here … [Read more...]
Tax Avoidance – Labour Propose a 10-Point Plan
Labour Propose a 10-Point Plan to Tackle Tax Avoidance Over the last few years we have seen the on going efforts by the Government to crack down on 'Tax Avoidance'. With the up coming elections in May, Labour have announced their strategy to tackle this issue, with a 10-Point Plan, estimated to receive an additional £7.5 billion a year. Due to be discussed in Labour's manifesto yesterday, it would fall on the Labour Chancellor and the taxman to inform Parliament of the developments … [Read more...]
The key points for Contractors in Labour Manifesto 2015
With the up-coming general election on May 7th, Labour released their Manifesto yesterday, stating the goal's they wish to achieve should they gain power. The key pledges potentially affecting such professionals directly are as mentioned below. Labour leader Ed Miliband said: “In the last five years I have heard your stories, your hopes and your dreams.” “The fundamental truth that runs through this manifesto is that Britain will only succeed when working people succeed.” “It means a country … [Read more...]
Zero Hours Contract
In a recent speech given by Ed Miliband, he announced that a Labour government would pass law giving individual’s the right to a ‘regular’ contract after 12 weeks of working ‘regular’ hours. Would this proposed clampdown on zero-hours contracts, increase the demand for the services of compliant umbrella companies? Zero hours contracts are contracts that allow employers to hire staff with no guarantee of work, which is why they are considered to be contentious as this lack of guaranteed work … [Read more...]
Fraud arrest man Bell had links with recruitment industry
Paul Bell MD of Umbrella Company ‘Arion Services’ arrested in connection to a £21m fraud and money laundering investigation! – Recrutier UK reports. http://www.recruiter.co.uk/news/2015/04/fraud-arrest-man-bell-had-links-with-recruitment-industry/ … [Read more...]
Hirers told IT talent is dissatisfied about pay
Hirers told IT talent is dissatisfied about pay - Contractor UK reports "A staffing body’s forecast that IT contractor demand would keep growing was met in every month of 2015’s first quarter, albeit by less of a margin than some agents expected. In fact, the Recruitment & Employment Confederation scores IT contractor demand at 61.7, well over its 50.0 mark for monthly growth, and in line with its prediction to ContractorUK. But the current reading is numerically lower than it was a year … [Read more...]
Some Agencies Are Not Reporting Correctly
As a proud member of industry body All Umbrella Companies Are Equal, please take the time to read the following article by AUCAE and Contractor UK, as it appears some agencies aren't reporting correctly. Although the first report doesn't have to be submitted until the 5th August 2015, it is vital that these reports are complete, correct and on time to avoid any financial penalties. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE … [Read more...]
ePayMe – April Newsletter
ePayMe's Newsletter, keeping Agencies and Contractors up to date with the latest facts, figures and information you might find useful in the world of ePayMe and Payroll. To find out more about any of the topics mentioned in our newsletter, please contact a member of our Customer Relations Team who are always on hand to help. Click Here to view ePayMe's Agency Newsletter. Click Here to view ePayMe's Contractor Newsletter. … [Read more...]
Fines for employers of illegal workers increase – Recruiter.co.uk reports
Fines for employers of illegal workers increased by a quarter on last year - www.recruiter.co.uk reports "The number of fines meted out by government to companies found to be employing illegal workers has increased 24% year-on-year. Recruiter can reveal a Freedom of Information Act request from umbrella company Parasol found 2,262 civil penalties were issued by the Home Office to employers of illegal workers in the UK last year, up from 1,822 in 2013. Meanwhile, the request also found … [Read more...]
Important HM Revenue & Customs Intermediary Reporting Requirements
HM Revenue & Customs Intermediary Reporting Requirements Make sure you are fully compliant Wednesday 25th March 2015 Further to our recent blog and subsequent newsletter at the beginning of this month, you will hopefully be fully aware now, that as from 6 April 2015, intermediaries must return details of all workers they place with clients where they don’t operate Pay As You Earn (PAYE) on the workers’ payments (i.e. for self-employed workers and all other payments made to those who … [Read more...]