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New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
Category: Agencies
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, information on Labour supply change responsibilities have been issued: From 6th April … Continue reading New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: December 2025
Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
What are umbrella companies? Umbrella companies are employment intermediaries that employ workers on behalf of agencies and end clients. Many … Continue reading Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
Delivery riders working illegally!
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
Being moved between umbrellas?
With HMRC clamping down on some umbrella organisations, and new regulatory obligations also being introduced, some employees are finding that … Continue reading Being moved between umbrellas?
Good practice umbrella companies
Actions to take as an umbrella company to support compliance and best practice in the temporary labour market. Prior evidence … Continue reading Good practice umbrella companies
Umbrella non-compliance
The government has published its response to the consultation on Umbrellas on 4th March 226. There is evidence of widespread … Continue reading Umbrella non-compliance
Employment Rights Bill latest
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
Loan Charge Review
The government has commissioned a new independent review of the Loan Charge. At Autumn Budget 2024, the government committed to … Continue reading Loan Charge Review
December 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading December 2024 Employer Bulletin
Winter workers – employer pension duties
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is reminding employers that if they employ short-term staff over the winter period who are not on … Continue reading Winter workers – employer pension duties
Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
Secretary of State pledges to contain NHS agency spend Trusts could be banned from using agencies to cover gaps in … Continue reading Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Analysis shows that umbrella companies were used to engage at least 700,000 workers in 2022 to 2023. This also shows … Continue reading Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
The image of the umbrella is significant as many of the named tax avoidance and those issued with official stop … Continue reading Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are asking employers to to assist with … Continue reading Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Blizzard added to the tax avoidance promoters list
HMRC have added Blizzard Pay Ltd (BPL) to their named list of tax avoidance scheme promoters. So how did Blizzard … Continue reading Blizzard added to the tax avoidance promoters list
Warning for employment agencies using umbrella companies – Spotlight 64
As part of the July 2024 Employer Bulletin, HMRC are highlighting their spotlight 64 information on rogue umbrella organisations and … Continue reading Warning for employment agencies using umbrella companies – Spotlight 64
More umbrellas named!
The HMRC have added a further 3 umbrella organisations that have been found to promoting tax avoidance schemes which HMRC … Continue reading More umbrellas named!
Football agent fees – avoiding penalties
HMRC have published updated guidance on their view on dual representation, and the approaches to take to lower the risk … Continue reading Football agent fees – avoiding penalties
With Accent Umbrella? Get out!
Accent Umbrella Ltd (AUL) has been named by HMRC as a promoter of tax avoidance schemes. Please be cautious following … Continue reading With Accent Umbrella? Get out!