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May 9, 2025
Employment Rights Bill Amendments: Everything You Need to Know
Read this blog to keep abreast of upcoming legislative changes and reforms that will impact you and your recruitment business.
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April 23, 2025
New Parasol Business Hub Launch
Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to streamline operations, elevate efficiency, and help recruiters adapt with the market. Read all about what's available in our new and improved Recruiter Hub here.
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April 3, 2025
How can recruitment funding help your business thrive?
Recruitment funding acts as a strategic growth enabler, allowing agencies to operate more efficiently, remain competitive, and achieve long-term success. Read more about how recruitment funding can help your business thrive here.
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March 27, 2025
Spring Statement 2025 Round-up
Did we receive the clarity we were hoping for in regard to umbrella regulation proposals, IR35 and Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) increases? Read our summary of key points from the Spring Statement 2025, alongside commentary from Director of Compliance Chris Bloor.
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March 18, 2025
What to Expect from Spring Statement 2025
With the Spring Statement just around the corner, we take a look at what we can expect to hear.
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March 13, 2025
Amendments to Employment Rights Bill & Umbrella Regulation
Chris Bloor, Director of Compliance at Parasol, takes a closer look at the latest Employment Rights Bill amendments and explores how they could affect recruitment agencies and agency workers.
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March 3, 2025
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women in Leadership
This International Women's Day, we're putting a spotlight on some amazing women in leadership roles!
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January 7, 2025
The ultimate guide to Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) 2010
An update on new government guidance regarding agency responsibility in spotting umbrella fraud.
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December 19, 2024
Agency Responsibility & Fraudulent Umbrellas
An update on new government guidance regarding agency responsibility in spotting umbrella fraud.
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December 3, 2024
The Importance of Critical Illness Insurance
In this guest blog from Caroola Financial Planning (CFP), you'll learn why critical insurance cover is so important for you and your family.
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November 11, 2024
Benefits of company pension contributions for IR35 contractors
If you’re a contractor affected by IR35, leveraging company pension contributions can offer several financial advantages. Here’s a guide to help you understand these benefits.
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October 31, 2024
Autumn Budget 2024
This blog summarises the key announcements affecting umbrella workers in the Autumn Budget 2024.
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