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A moment to reflect on progress, and the work ahead

As the year draws to a close, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on what has been an intense, often challenging,

22 December 2025

FCSA Responds to Government Plans to Extend Right to Work Checks

The government is currently consulting on a proposal to extend the Right to Work (RtW) Scheme so that it applies not only to traditional employees,

15 December 2025

FCSA Welcomes Source Pay as Latest Accredited Member

The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce that Source Pay has achieved FCSA accreditation and membership, marking an important milestone in

15 December 2025

A tax and spend Budget but where’s the plan for growth?

The Chancellor’s Budget got off to worst possible start – it was accidentally leaked by the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) around 45 minutes before

26 November 2025

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FCSA Wins “Best Supplier to the Contracting Industry” at The Contracting Awards 2025

We’re delighted to share that FCSA has been awarded Best Supplier to the Contracting Industry at The Contracting Awards 2025. To receive this recognition from

24 November 2025

ACAS Conciliation period is doubling from six to twelve weeks

If a worker wishes to bring a claim against their employer, umbrella company, agency or end client, then they are legally required to contact ACAS

20 November 2025

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FCSA Responds to Government Plans to Extend Right to Work Checks

FCSA Welcomes Source Pay as Latest Accredited Member

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FCSA Wins “Best Supplier to the Contracting Industry” at The Contracting Awards 2025

ACAS Conciliation period is doubling from six to twelve weeks

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