National Minimum & Living Wage 2026
The National Living Wage (NLW) (for 21+) will increase to £12.71 per hour from April 1, 2026, a 4.1% rise (50p) following the April 2025 rate of £12.21. This forms part of a government move to reduce youth rates and ensure the wage is at least 66% of median earnings. Key Changes from 1 April […]
Employment Rights Act – How will it affect your business?
The Employment Rights Act 2025, receiving Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, delivers sweeping changes to UK labor law as part of the “Plan to Make Work Pay.” Key measures include banning exploitative zero-hours contracts (introducing guaranteed hours), restricting “fire and rehire” practices, establishing day-one rights for bereavement leave, and strengthening trade union rights, with […]
The Staffing Network is a FCSA Recruitment Partner
As an FCSA Recruiter Partner, The Staffing Network Limited have committed to only use a PSL/ASL consisting exclusively of FCSA Accredited Members (independently vetted umbrella/accountancy partners) whenever we do need to use such services and will agree to the following: Legislation – Comply with all relevant legislation, including, but not limited to, ITEPA / Social Security, […]
Joint & Several Liability – What Do You Need To Know?
Starting 6 April 2026, new Joint and Several Liability (JSL) legislation will fundamentally shift responsibility for unpaid payroll taxes in the UK’s temporary labour market. Under this regime, if an umbrella company fails to correctly remit PAYE income tax or National Insurance Contributions (NICs), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can legally pursue other parties in […]
The Staffing Network achieves FTA Driver Agency Excellence
The Staffing Network Limited, a UK based labour provider has once again achieved the Freight Transport Association’s coveted ‘Driver Agency Excellence’ certification, recognition that it is striving to achieve the highest levels of quality and compliance in the agency driver field. Driver Agency Excellence (DAE) is a voluntary initiative which has been developed alongside operators […]