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.
The IR35 small company exemption widens from April 2027, changing who carries status risk — and leaving small clients one 45-day duty to confirm.
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association has congratulated Louise Hanson on her appointment as the next Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and
Umbrella regulation in 2027 under the Employment Rights Act 2025 brings the sector into statutory oversight — here is what agencies must do now.
IR35 enforcement remains active, with HMRC modelling a £20m annual loss — here is the compliance evidence agencies and clients must hold.
Since 6 April 2026, joint and several liability has made recruitment agencies financially exposed to umbrella PAYE defaults. Here is how to manage the risk.
The PAYE changes for umbrella companies took effect on 6 April 2026, moving liability to agencies. Here is what recruiters must do now the rules are in force.
