
Two in five businesses to hire more contractors following Budget, BDO warns of tax risks
BDO warned that unless they qualify as a ‘small business’ under the Companies Act, they will be subject to the tax rules for off-payroll labour.

BDO warned that unless they qualify as a ‘small business’ under the Companies Act, they will be subject to the tax rules for off-payroll labour.
ManpowerGroup’s Talent Shortage Survey was published today and showed a decline in the volume of organisations reporting skills shortages.
New research shows 64% of brokers struggle to recruit younger talent, with half citing a lack of applications as a key issue.

Liverpool City Region's £6.25bn tourism sector aims for growth with a new strategy to attract more visitors, create jobs, and enhance its global appeal.

Gen Z respondents admit to 'career catfishing', where individuals accept a job offer but fail to show up on their first day.

The QS World Future Skills Index places the UK as a global leader in workforce readiness, excelling in skills fit and academic readiness, but highlights economic stagnation and the need for sustained investment in innovation as significant challenges.

Malaysian-owned YTL has announced a £4bn investment in the UK over the next five years, focusing on transforming the greater Bristol area with 6,500 homes, schools, and a 19,500-capacity arena, creating over 30,000 jobs nationwide.

Matt Duffy returns to Aon from Mercer Marsh Benefits and will lead the development and execution of the Global Benefits commercial strategy.
85% of respondents believed apprenticeship schemes helped build loyalty between participants and their organisation.

Asda has today announced a strengthened leadership team as it re-focusses on its mission to satisfy the daily and weekly shopping needs.

Sarah Dennis at Towergate Employee Benefits, said: “Finding and securing the top levels of expertise and experience from around the world is becoming harder than ever."
Morgan McKinley’s latest data shows a significant decline in job availability in London’s financial services sector, but forecasts resilient wage growth and modest GDP recovery in 2025.
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