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NRP Featured in Care Agenda: Taking Payroll Pressure Off Care Providers
NRP featured in Care Agenda: taking payroll pressure off care providersNew Red Planet’s Chief Commercial Officer, Damian Wasey, explores how payroll affects staff confidence, management time and workforce stability in the September 2026 edition of Care Agenda. Care...
RM6376 and RM6238: Education Recruitment Margin Caps Have Arrived. Your Profits Don’t Have To Shrink
RM6376 & RM6238 Margin Caps Are Here. So Where Do Education Recruiters Find Their Profit?If you've recently secured a place on RM6376 or RM6238, congratulations. It's a significant achievement and one that doesn't come easily. Financial stability, safeguarding,...
6 April has passed – JSL liability is now real
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
The shake-up has started, and agencies must get their supply chain in order before April.
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Tackling tax non-compliance — the Brabners article every recruiter should read.
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Why Many Recruiters Are Rethinking In-House Payroll
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Why Using NRP Costs You Nothing and Protects and Keeps you Compliant
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Employment Law Exposure – When Self-Employed Workers Start to Look Like Employees
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
HMRC Investigations – Why One Small Mistake Can Open Every Door
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Misclassification Risk – When “Self-Employed” Isn’t What HMRC Thinks
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Why are so many civil engineering and construction firms still paying contractors direct?
why paying contractors direct is one of the biggest compliance risks in construction. It shows how “self-employed” workers under Supervision, Direction and Control can leave businesses exposed to HMRC liabilities and employment claims, as seen in the Pimlico Plumbers case. It also outlines how using a compliant, FCSA-accredited provider like NRP removes those risks and simplifies payroll at no cost to the business.
Joint and several liability (JSL) is coming for the temporary labour market.
From April 2026, JSL will apply to non-compliant umbrella use. Learn how recruiters can reduce risk with an FCSA-accredited payroll partner.
Could the UK Finally Abolish IR35? Why Single Worker Status Could Change Everything
Could IR35 be abolished? The UK’s proposed Single Worker Status may simplify employment law and reshape contractor rights. Learn more.
When Leaders Face the Same Challenges They Create
Angela Rayner’s flat purchase under legal advice raises questions of fairness, accountability, and the irony of leaders facing the challenges they themselves set.
Angela Rayner Resigns – When the Greater Good Becomes a Personal Crossroads
Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying £40K in stamp duty. A cautionary tale for recruitment leaders balancing loyalty with integrity.
When Strength is Show, The Message is Clear
Umbrella legislation starts April 2026. FCSA, REC, APSCo & HMRC unite to enforce compliance—protect your agency and workforce today.
