by Sarah Jones | Jul 9, 2026 | Agencies, Contractors, Liquid Friday
How our industry supports contractors is changing. And for the better I hope! It’s no longer just about administration, compliance and payroll, although of course those remain essential. Today’s contractors expect more than efficient onboarding and payroll; they want...
by Lynne Gowers | Jun 26, 2026 | Agencies, Contractors
Most contractors pay close attention to their rate, deductions and take-home pay, but how often do you take a closer look at your tax code? It might look like a random mix of numbers and letters on your payslip, but your tax code plays an important part in determining...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 23, 2026 | Agencies, Contractors
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) is the UK’s new single enforcement body for worker rights and labour market compliance, launched on 7th April 2026. In simple terms, it brings together multiple regulators to create a more coordinated approach to enforcement across the...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 14, 2026 | Agencies, Contractors, Liquid Friday
Every year, organisations with 250 or more employees are required to publish their Gender Pay Gap data. It’s an important measure, not just of equal pay for equal work (which is a legal requirement), but of the difference in average earnings between men and women...
by Lynne Gowers | Apr 9, 2026 | Agencies
As the supply chain responds to increased accountability and risk under joint and several liability, umbrella company PSLs across the market are being tightened. Many agencies are now working only with a controlled list of umbrella companies who meet stringent...
