Umbrella Rates and the National Living Wage
07/12/2023
As part of its package of measures announced in the Autumn Statement, the government has confirmed the revised National Living Wage (NLW) for 2024/25, as well ...
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Umbrella Rates and the National Living Wage
HMRC’s latest umbrella guidance embraces FCSA recommendations
04/12/2023
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has been working closely with the Umbrella Companies team at HMRC and has recently received a positive update ...
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HMRC’s latest umbrella guidance embraces FCSA recommendations
IR35 offset mechanism to go ahead from 6th April
28/11/2023
Buried in the small print of last week’s Autumn Statement was a reference to the IR35 Offset Mechanism, and confirmation that it is to ...
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IR35 offset mechanism to go ahead from 6th April
Autumn Statement 2023 – the headlines
23/11/2023
On Wednesday 22nd November, the political spotlight was on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as he delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons. While falling ...
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Autumn Statement 2023 – the headlines
Liquid Friday and Liberty Bishop International join forces to empower UK recruiters to international success
20/11/2023
Liquid Friday, a leading provider of payroll and contractor support services in the UK, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Liberty Bishop International, ...
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Liquid Friday and Liberty Bishop International join forces to empower UK recruiters to international success
Do I have to submit a tax return as an umbrella company worker?
17/11/2023
As self assessment tax return season rolls around, one question that comes up is do umbrella company contractors need to complete a personal tax return. ...
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Do I have to submit a tax return as an umbrella company worker?
Two major 2023 pension changes contractors should know about
09/11/2023
Saving for retirement is something you should give thought to even early on in your contracting career, and this year’s changes to pensions could ...
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Two major 2023 pension changes contractors should know about
Your secret weapon for candidate retention & redeployment
31/10/2023
Diminishing candidate pools. Rising resourcing costs. Talent shortages. Together with increased demand for short-term staff (REC/KPMG Report on Jobs), these are the challenges recruitment ...
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Your secret weapon for candidate retention & redeployment
Could you benefit from Marriage Allowance?
26/10/2023
If you are an employee, and are married or in a civil partnership, you may be able to benefit from a government tax break known ...
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Could you benefit from Marriage Allowance?
Everyday uses of AI for contractors and freelancers
18/10/2023
If you find yourself a little daunted by the escalation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives, you’re not alone. The AI juggernaut ...
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Everyday uses of AI for contractors and freelancers
