UK recruitment sector investment: what the numbers tell us
The UK recruitment sector continues to attract private equity investors and other backers, despite looming…
Nine million reasons to become self-employed
Nine million British workers plan to become self-employed in the future. That’s the headline finding…
Why the Unite tribunal case ISN’T groundbreaking
As you may have seen in the news this week, there is a tribunal case…
Government listens to ADVANCE as it ponders umbrella company regulation
A government consultation on umbrella company regulation has referenced ADVANCE’s comments welcoming the idea. The…
What HMRC’s self-employment tax spotlight means for recruiters
New figures show HMRC collected more than £800m in additional tax through payroll investigations last…
FCSA membership is changing: Here’s what it means
Have you heard? FCSA membership is changing. That’s right, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association…
GDPR: Should recruiters believe the hype?
GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation to use its full title, comes into force…
Self-employed people ‘more likely to own their home’
There is a commonly-held view that it's harder for self-employed people to get on the…
Taylor Review: ADVANCE welcomes government response
The government’s response to the Taylor Review of modern working practices has been welcomed by…
Construction tops self-employment league table
Construction is the sector of the UK economy with the highest number of self-employed workers,…