Introducing TRANSPARENCY: Redefining Compliance Ahead of Joint and Several Liability

With the new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation set to come into effect in April 2026, a wave of anxiety is already rippling through the recruitment sector. Recruitment agencies and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) across the country are understandably starting to fret over what this will mean for their businesses, their supply chains, their […]
Autumn Budget 2024

On Thursday 31st the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP delivered the Labour government’s Budget emphasising measures to address financial deficits, drive growth and increase funding for public services. She confirmed that this Budget represents a tax raise of £40 billion. At ADVANCE we always look ahead and although The Budget always delivers measures without the full detail, […]
Government Introduces Employment Rights Bill – What It Means for You

Last Thursday, 10th October 2024, the Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill. Please click here to access the full document, which includes 28 key policies. Below is a high-level summary of what we believe are the most relevant updates for the recruitment sector. Firstly, it is important to note that this Bill presents no threat to the umbrella […]
Looking Ahead: Autumn Budget Predictions

The new Labour government has indicated that the upcoming Budget will involve significant tax changes, although major tax rates will remain unchanged. Instead, numerous other measures are expected to address a £22bn deficit. If you would like to discuss these points in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact our team on 01244 564 […]
Key Points Re: Autumn Budget, 22 November 2023

Yesterday’s Budget from the Chancellor revolved around making long-term decisions to promote growth, reduce debt, and support measures for the UK’s economic expansion. For a more detailed overview please click here for BDO’s analysis. There will also be an Autumn Finance Bill 2023, which will be released soon, to implement various announced measures. Economy & Growth Wages […]
Spotlight on Government consultations

This article provides you with an update regarding proposed reforms to employment law, and some insights into what we are seeing in our sectors at the moment. Bank holidays As we approach the last bank holiday in May and welcome in the summer, we have noticed the bank holidays impacted starts of new assignments and […]
Spring Budget 2023 : Key Points

Following the Jeremy Hunt’s announcements in the Spring Budget, here’s a brief overview of what we think are the key points to take away. Economy Business & Trade Pensions Energy costs Encouraging a return to work Other ADVANCE service & support You will have heard us talk a lot about our focus and commitment to […]
September’s ‘mini-budget’ – what’s changing?

Following Chancellor’s Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget announcement last week, we wanted to provide you with an update, and focus on the most significant announcement regarding IR35. We are sure you will agree the announcements last week were more like a full budget, and there are still lots of details to be confirmed. IR35 The U-turn […]
6th April 2022 – What is changing?

As the crossover of yet another tax year is very much now on the horizon, there are several changes coming into effect as of 6th April 2022 that you should be made aware of. These changes consist of a number of elements, including those to the National Minimum/Living Wage, National Insurance & Tax thresholds, acceptable […]
Brexit right to work

Brexit Information for EU, EEA & Swiss citizens on proving their right-to-work in the UK from 1st July 2021 With the changes to UK right-to-work being effective as of 01 July, we are keeping you up to date with the key points as well as providing some handy information that you can refer back to […]