Some 61% of jobs done by these young women had wages paid by the state, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said.Young men of the same age were also more likely than not to have been furloughed, hitting 58% of their jobs.Men aged in their 40s and women aged 41 to 58 were least likely to have been put on the scheme.Anne Willmot, age campaign director at Business in the Community, said: "Young people are being locked out of employment at the start of their careers - a key time for them to … [Read more...]
Scam Advice
A number of people across the UK have fallen victim of HMRC scams such as bogus phone calls, WhatsApp messages, Tax refunds and most recently coronavirus scams.If someone texts, calls or emails claiming to be from HMRC and asks for credit card or bank details it is likely to be a scam. The scams mimic HMRC messages in an effort to look genuine.The most recent scam is via text for a ‘goodwill payment‘ telling customers they can claim a goodwill payment due to the coronavirus. One example … [Read more...]
What you need to know about staff returning to work post Covid-19
Following The Prime Ministers announcement regarding the further easing of lockdown, measures will need to be in place to start planning for staff to return to work.The initial response to the pandemic was to enforce lockdown and for employees to work from home where possible. Meaning a large portion of the UK working from home. Steps had to be put in place to accommodate the changes to many businesses and ensure staff received support during lockdown to protect their wellbeing.Many HR … [Read more...]
EU Settlement scheme update – 1-year left to apply
The 30th June 2020 marked the 1-year countdown for the EU settlement scheme application deadline. Already 3.6 million applications have been submitted and more than 3.3 million applications have been granted.EEA citizens and their family members who have been granted pre-settlement or settled status have secured their rights in UK Law, ensuring that they will have the evidence they need to continue living and working in the UK.The lastest detailed official Statistics show that the … [Read more...]
Why recruitment agencies are outsourcing their payroll?
It has never been a better time to be a freelance contract worker within the UK, growing numbers of agencies are becoming more and more reactive to the countries growing demand for a more flexible workforce.We have seen over a 40% growth in our business each year for the past 2 years, which is a clear sign of a change in which hirers are addressing their recruitment needs. With growth, comes further burdens to continue to grow unless processes are in place to support these … [Read more...]
Why recruitment agencies are outsourcing their payroll
It has never been a better time to be a freelance contract worker within the UK, growing numbers of agencies are becoming more and more reactive to the countries growing demand for a more flexible workforce. We have seen over a 40% growth in our business each year for the past 2 years, which is a clear sign of a change in which hirers are addressing their recruitment needs. With growth, comes further burdens to continue to grow unless processes are in place to support these … [Read more...]
The EU Settlement Scheme
The EU Settlement Scheme is now officially open. After a successful launch on Saturday, more than 50,000 applications were made over the weekend. This brings the total number of applications to over 280,000.Applying to the EU Settlement Scheme is completely free, and the Home Office’s aim is to make it as simple and straightforward as possible. All you need to do is complete a three-step application with a laptop, tablet or mobile device to prove your identity, confirm you live in the UK and … [Read more...]
Brexit News Update
For those following the Brexit news; this week those campaigning for a Second Referendum to keep the UK within the EU received boost as Jeremy Corbyn committed his party to supporting a fresh referendum.This is pertinent to the financial sector as after Brexit, the trade relationship between the UK and the EU will not be the same after the implementation period. Financial services is one of the UK’s biggest exports to the world, representing almost 10% of the UK’s total exports.If a no … [Read more...]
The IR35 drama continues…….
How Off-Payroll toxifies relationships between business, agencies and the self-employed Not only are the Off-Payroll rules an overly-burdensome and unjust amendment to IR35, they also have a toxic impact on the previously amicable relationship between businesses, agencies and the self-employed. What HMRC introduced in a wanton effort to increase IR35’s tax yield threatens to destroy the supply chain dynamic and considerably damage flexible working in the UK.A real-life realisation … [Read more...]
EEA migration in the UK
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published its final report on the current and likely future patterns of EEA migration and the impacts of that migration to provide an evidence base for the design of a new migration system in 2021.Proposals include changes to the Tier 2 visa system - removing the cap, widening the range of jobs permitted, and reducing bureaucracy. The proposals mean that the change would be less for medium-skilled workers than low-skilled workers and less still for … [Read more...]