Abacus are an Independent recruiter, established in 1991, driven by relationships and values, and are specialists in the supply of permanent and temporary labour to the Industrial, Distribution, Commercial, Hospitality and Event sectors.
FCSA is currently investigating allegations of action being taken by HMRC against one of our members. In line with our governance procedures and commitment to
HMRC’s payslip fraud guidance shifts the burden onto the whole chain. Here is how FCSA Members can evidence compliance under joint and several liability.
Interim relief applications have tripled in frequency, prompting new tribunal guidance that recruitment agencies and umbrellas need to know.
New right to work checks from 1 October 2026 extend the verification duty across agencies, umbrellas and end clients under the Border Security Act.
An FCSA survey finds sickness absence rising sharply under day-one rights, with the full cost of sick pay, pension and holiday falling on umbrella employers.
The 2026 apprenticeship funding changes cut levy expiry to 12 months and raise co-investment to 25% — and unspent levy can now fund training in full.
