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This section contains news relating to industry service providers, such as accountancy firms, umbrella companies, and industry organisations.

If you would like to submit news about your company, simply email us. You can also access our main contracting industry news.

Latest Service Provider News

Group urges HMRC to keep up pressure on non-compliant contractor service providers

The FCSA has welcomed HMRC's moves to be more flexible in resolving tax disputes, but urges more attention to be paid to non-compliant contractor service providers.

(Aug 23, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Agency Workers Directive - new contracting industry resource launched

A new online knowledge bank has been launched to help the contracting industry get to grips with the Agency Workers Directive, which is due to be implemented in October 2011.

(Aug 10, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Parasol launches net take home pay calculator for umbrella contractors

Parasol has launched a new calculator, which provides accurate and transparent net take home pay calculations for umbrella company contractors.

(Jul 21, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Contractors' group collects two top industry awards

PCG were presented with two top awards at the Trade Association Forum 2010 Best Practice Awards in London last week.

(Jul 4, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Accountant welcomes contractor neutral Budget

A leading specialist accountant has told Contract Eye that contractors should be generally pleased with the outcome of Tuesday's Budget.

(Jun 24, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Contractor accountant outlines expectations for Budget day

In advance of the emergency budget, a leading contractor accountancy firm outlines its expectations for 22nd June.

(Jun 18, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Accountant seeks clarity over IR35 review pledge

A leading contractor accountancy firm has called for any future IR35 review to focus on clarity.

(Jun 11, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Parasol umbrella celebrates tenth anniversay

Umbrella company Parasol is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, having serviced the needs of 37,000 contractors since it was formed.

(Apr 29, 2010 in Service Provider News )

SPA becomes Freelancer and Contractor Services Association after re-brand

The Service Providers Association (SPA) has re-branded today and will now be known as the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA).

(Apr 6, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Contractor accountant accuses Tories of electioneering over IR35 'review' statements

Following on from the news that the Conservatives plan to 'review' IR35, a leading contractor accountant accuses the Tories of electioneering.

(Apr 1, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Springboard Umbrella - how can it be a 'free' service?

A contractor umbrella service has recently been launched which is currently free to use. We asked Springboard Umbrella how they can offer such a service.

(Mar 17, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Accountancy firm Danbro collects award following takeover

Contractor accountancy firm, Danbro, has collected a gong for 'Small Deal of the Year' at the Insider Dealmakers Awards 2010.

(Mar 5, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Accountant launches online calculator for contractors

A leading contractor accountancy firm has launched an online calculator to help contractors work out the income difference between working via a limited or umbrella company, and inside or outside of IR35.

(Mar 3, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Recent failures could damage reputation of contractor umbrella companies

A recruitment law specialist has said that agencies should ensure they have adequate protection against the possible failure of umbrella companies they use.

(Feb 12, 2010 in Service Provider News )

SPA responds to claims that umbrella company industry lacks regulation

The SPA, which represents several leading umbrella companies, has responded to claims that there is a lack of regulation within the umbrella industry.

(Feb 11, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Foreign currency accountancy help for contractors quoting for overseas work

An online accounting software provider for contractors has added a new module to help produce estimates and invoices in overseas currencies.

(Feb 11, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Concern for Albany umbrella company contractors after administrators called in

Administrators have been appointed to Albany Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries after its business in the UK appears to have faced cash-flow problems, which has resulted in some of its contractors not being paid.

(Feb 10, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Contractor private medical cover - WPA special offer available

We recently joined forces with WPA to provide private medical insurance to our visitors. Already a good value service, you can currently add a family member for free for the first year.

(Feb 9, 2010 in Service Provider News )

SPA welcomes move to define 'professional contractor'

The SPA, which represents contractor accountants, umbrella companies and other service providers, has welcomed the recent announcement to produce a formal definition of a 'professional contractor'.

(Feb 8, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Parasol umbrella leading equity-backed company in the North West

PAYE umbrella company, Parasol, has also been ranked at the top of the Sunday Times Buyout Track 100 for the fastest growing profit margins of any equity-backed business in the region, and 14th nationwide.

(Feb 5, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Successful definition of a 'professional contractor' could reap rewards

Outlining its aims for 2010, Professional Passport believes that a a recognised definition of a 'professional contractor' could reap benefits for contractors, Government, recruitment agencies, and end clients.

(Feb 3, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Free umbrella company service launched for contractors

In a highly competitive market, a new entrant has come up with an innovative selling point - a free umbrella company service for contractors.

(Feb 2, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Contractor organisation hits out at agency worker proposals

The Service Providers Association has called on the government to better differentiate between the constituent populations of the professional freelance workforce in its application of the AWD legislation.

(Jan 25, 2010 in Service Provider News )

New chairman for Service Providers Association (SPA)

The Service Providers Association, which represents some of the UK's leading umbrella and accountancy firms, has appointed a new chairman.

(Jan 8, 2010 in Service Provider News )

Contractor industry reaction to Pre-Budget Report 2009

For most contractors, the PBR wasn't the disaster many had feared. Here are some views from contractor industry experts on the Chancellor's speech.

(Dec 10, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Contractor accountant provides Pre-Budget Report predictions

A leading specialist accountant outlines his company's thoughts and expectations for the December Pre-Budget Report, and the difficult task facing the Chancellor

(Dec 8, 2009 in Service Provider News )

SThree sees recruitment market conditions stablising

One of Europe's largest recruitment agencies, SThree, says that the company has successfully weathered some severe trading conditions of late. The firm says that most job markets are now stable, or improving.

(Dec 7, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Contractor accountant hires in-house legal team

Leading contractor service provider, Brookson, has strengthened its compliance offering by employing an in-house legal team for the first time.

(Dec 6, 2009 in Service Provider News )

New IR35 services for contractor accountants

Employment status experts, Bauer and Cottrell, have launched two new services aimed at helping contractor accountancy service providers with IR35 issues.

(Dec 1, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Danbro in line for three top accountancy awards

Contractor accountants, Danbro, made the final shortlist in three separate categories at this year's prestigious Accountancy Age Awards.

(Nov 27, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Service Providers Association launches code of conduct for umbrella companies

The Service Providers Association (SPA) has launched its code of conduct for umbrella companies and businesses providing support services to contractors.

(Nov 20, 2009 in Service Provider News )

New contractor survey aims to influence decision makers

Professional Passport has launched a comprehensive survey of contractors to help convey the concerns of those within the industry to key decision makers and Government departments.

(Oct 27, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Umbrella company soars up Sunday Times league table

Leading PAYE umbrella company, Parasol, has continued on its impressive growth path with a 65 place surge up the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table

(Oct 21, 2009 in Service Provider News )

New guide to flexible working published

Bel Grant, a recent Contract Eye article contributor, has published a new guide on flexible working, which should appeal to contractors who use recruitment agencies.

(Oct 20, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Specialist agency says worst is over for IT jobs market

CV Screen, a specialist IT recruitment agency has reported a sizeable 23% surge in demand for IT professionals during the third quarter of 2009.

(Oct 2, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Protection for IT contractors' sensitive documents

A unique electronic ID validation service has been launched for IT contractors, providing a safeguard against identity theft when submitting sensitive documents to agencies.

(Oct 1, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Contractor accountant launches iPhone application

SJD Accountancy has launched its own iPhone application which shows limited company contractors what their take home pay would be for a given hourly or daily rate.

(Sep 9, 2009 in Service Provider News )

UK IT Industry Awards - open for contractor entries

The deadline for entries for the BCS and Computing UK IT Industry Awards has been extended until August 7th.

(Jul 15, 2009 in Service Provider News )

New compliance course for recruitment agencies

An intensive business law course to help recruitment agents become fully compliant with a wide range of legal issues will be run over the summer.

(Jul 6, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Contractors warned to stick with specialist accountants

Contract workers are being urged to be careful when seeking advice from high street accountants, as a survey suggests that mainstream firms are often unaware of contractor-specific legislation and compliance issues.

(Jun 30, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Parasol umbrella company employee portal launched

Parasol, a leading PAYE umbrella company has unveiled a new portal for its employees.

(Mar 19, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Leading contract recruitment agency defies downturn

SThree, one of the leading contract recruitment agencies announced good financial results for the last year, with a 20% increase in gross profits. The company had nearly 6,000 contractors on its books by year end.

(Feb 3, 2009 in Service Provider News )

Contractor umbrella company sees record growth

Parasol, a leading contractor umbrella company provider, has seen a near 300% rise in operating profit over the past year and predicts further success in 2009.

(Jan 26, 2009 in Service Provider News )