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...
by Lynne Gowers | Mar 30, 2026 | Contractors, Agencies
From April 2026, a major change is coming to how self-employed workers report their income to HMRC. If you’re CIS subcontractor, it’s important to understand what’s changing, how it affects you and what you need to do now to prepare. What is Making Tax Digital (MTD)?...
by Lynne Gowers | Jan 27, 2026 | Agencies, News
When it received Royal Assent at the end of last year, the Employment Rights Bill became the Employment Rights Act 2025. It is set to be one of the most significant overhauls of employment legislation in recent years. Changes will be introduced on a phased basis, with...
