The government’s employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD). The IoD noted that there was a small increase... read more →
The government’s proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill will do little to alleviate employer concerns, warns the Institute of Directors (IoD). Changes to a number of proposals, including application... read more →
The extra costs of the increase in employers’ NICs could cause businesses to respond in ways the government did not intend, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned. At... read more →
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’ in the Autumn Budget. The Budget, which was Labour’s first in over 14 years and... read more →
The government’s Make Work Pay Bill lacks a pro-growth element and will increase economic inactivity, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. The business group says that the legislation,... read more →
The government has announced an overhaul of the UK's apprenticeship system. A new growth and skills levy which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include new foundation apprenticeships. The... read more →
The Chancellor should use her Autumn Budget to make off-payroll working rules'fairer and more effective', according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). IPSE says that the... read more →