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 […]
IR35 : the latest

An update: We would like to provide you with an update around what is happening from our experience regarding IR35 and the changes which commenced this week from Tuesday, 6th April 2021. Last week and over the Easter weekend PSCs/limited company contractors have started to take action and ensure they are getting set up ready […]
IR35 : this week’s update

With just over 1 week to go the pace and alas, the confusion continues. Here is the latest feedback/insight based upon our experience across numerous sectors with fellow Agencies and End Clients. We hope it informs and/or reassures you depending upon your views and experiences! PSCs/limited company contractors are digging their heels and looking for […]
IR35 : Less than 3 weeks to go

The countdown starts. Our experiences and our advice doesn’t really change from recent updates…the difference now however is that matters are moving at a faster pace! End Clients have started to wake up As expected, following the budget End Clients have suddenly started to panic! They have started to wake up to reality of IR35. […]
ADVANCE Budget Update & Preparing For IR35

Our update for you this week focuses on the budget, also how ADVANCE can support you and your teams. As predicted, nothing was mentioned in the budget with regards to IR35. Headline points of The Budget Please see below links to help with more of the detail around The Budget. 23rd March 2021 On March […]
Momentum continues to build at pace around IR35

ADVANCE continues to provide updates on all things IR35 related and our industry experiences….hopefully there will be something in here that provides insight and/or comfort! Not surprisingly, momentum continues to build at pace around IR35. Where agencies are engaging with their End Clients, we are seeing an increase of PSCs/limited contractors setting up ready to […]