by Lynne Gowers | Mar 17, 2025 | Agencies, Contractors, News
In last year’s Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Employer’s National Insurance (NI) that will come into effect from April 2025. These measures are expected to raise billions in additional tax revenue, but they will also increase employment...
by Lynne Gowers | Feb 27, 2025 | Agencies, Finance
It would be fair to say things are pretty gloomy out there, and we’re not just on about the February drizzle. In the face of rising inflation and fluctuating interest rates, UK businesses are facing increasing financial pressures, none more so than those in the...
by Lynne Gowers | Feb 14, 2025 | Agencies, Liquid Friday
Recruitment agencies are always looking for ways to make onboarding, compliance, and candidate management more efficient. Stride, technology developed by Liquid Friday, has been making a real difference for agencies by streamlining processes, cutting down admin time,...
by Lynne Gowers | Jan 27, 2025 | Agencies, Contractors, News
In December 2024, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) submitted its initial response to the Department for Business & Trade’s consultation on the Labour Market Enforcement (LME) Strategy for 2025/26. This consultation originally sought...
by Lynne Gowers | Dec 23, 2024 | Fun Stuff, Agencies, Contractors, Liquid Friday
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on what has been an extraordinary year for Liquid Friday and our incredible community of contractors, agency clients and partners. 2024 has been transformative, marked by innovation and growth. But before we put it in the...
by Lynne Gowers | Dec 10, 2024 | Agencies, News
With its potential to reshape hiring practices, the impending Employment Rights Bills remains firmly on the radar of recruitment agencies. Central provisions of the Bill include day one rights for employees, changes to Statutory Sick Pay and protections against...
