A doctor who provided services to two hospitals via a personal services company has been deemed an employee for tax purposes after a long-running legal battle.
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Almost half of UK companies are scaling back on recruitment in response to the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.
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‘Exporters to the US will be forced to review the viability of the US as a destination for their goods, and as a supply chain location.’
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There were no further surprises for employers in today’s Spring Statement as they prepare for next week’s minimum wage and national insurance increases.
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Today’s Spring statement did much to add cost and regulation to employers, and not enough to support growth and skills, observers say.
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UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, down from 3% to 2.8%.
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National Pharmacy Association advises 6,000 member pharmacies to work to rule, if sufficient funding is not delivered by government.
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Businesses should offset increased employment costs from April by encouraging staff to maximise their pension contributions, a financial services consultancy has advised.
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Despite financial pressure from national insurance and national living wage changes, the number of planned redundancies is falling.
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Recent actions by HMRC against fraudulent avoidance of tax payments demonstrate the importance of knowing what risks might lie in employers' wider supply chains.
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Top 10 HR questions February 2025: Supporting employees observing Ramadan
by Brightmineby BrightmineMost frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.
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Payroll professionals are struggling with HMRC's real-time information services, with some issues taking years to be resolved.
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A third of UK employers plan to reduce pay rises in 2025 as a result of increased employment costs announced in last year’s budget.
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The Labour government has come under increased scrutiny for placing constraints on businesses, despite its plans for growth. What lies ahead for IR35, single worker status and contractor employment?
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Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin repeats call on government to phase in increase to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs).