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Statutory Sick Pay Reforms: What Changes in April 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025, which received Royal Assent in December, introduces significant reforms to Statutory Sick Pay from 6th April 2026. These represent the

27 January 2026

The £25m Crackdown on Rogue Directors: What It Means for Your Supply Chain

The government’s new Abusive Phoenixism Taskforce isn’t just about catching tax dodgers. For recruitment agencies and their supply chains, it signals a fundamental shift in

27 January 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025: what’s in force, what’s next, and what’s still to be written?

April 2026 marks the first round of important changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (“ERA 2025”) for those operating in the labour supply chain.

26 January 2026

Chronos Consulting Services Achieves FCSA Accreditation for CIS/Self-Employed Contractor Services

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Chronos Consulting Services Ltd has successfully achieved accredited membership for their CIS/Self-Employed Contractor

26 January 2026

AGPayroll becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member

The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that AGPayroll has been awarded accredited membership for its Umbrella (Contract of Employment) and

15 January 2026

How RPO Companies Impact Umbrella Businesses?

Umbrella companies function under a complex legislative framework with dual responsibilities – contractor employment and tax liability. As the legislative system and tax structures keep changing intermittently,

2 January 2026

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Chronos Consulting Services Achieves FCSA Accreditation for CIS/Self-Employed Contractor Services

AGPayroll becomes latest FCSA Accredited Member

How RPO Companies Impact Umbrella Businesses?

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