Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are currently recruiting for experienced HGV 2 Food Waste Collection Drivers for our client based in Farnham.
Monday to Friday
HGV Class 2 experience is essential
The Job:
Class 2 Refuse Driver
Must have at least 2 years&rsquo; experience
Ongoing work for reliable drivers
Collection of dry and wet food waste
May involve manual handling and graft.
Driver will be expected to do loading as well
Shift times: 0600 to 1500
Finish times vary depending on workload etc.
Could be long hours if required
This site are strong on Health and Safety, so PPE must be worn at ALL times.
&nbsp;
Rate of PAYE: &pound;16.00ph
&nbsp;
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years HGV Class 2 experience
Previous refuse driving experience is essential
Candidates must have confidence to safely drive/park/complete manoeuvres.
Strong knowledge of driver working hours/break periods etc is essential.
Regular vehicle checks are required with this client.
Must have a no more than 6 points (for minor offences)
No DR or IN endorsements on licence for insurance purposes
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For more information, please call 0161 470 0581 or 07841 495 420.
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Class 2 Refuse Driver

Driving Force currently have new ongoing vacancies available for HGV Class 2 Night Drivers based in the North Manchester area (M24).
Pay Rate: &pound;15.00 per hour
Job details: Immediate starts / ongoing work all year round / weekly pay / nights
This is store delivery work. Key holder delivery, manual handling and cage delivery/collections. This is a 24 hour operation and the start times can vary. Average of 5 deliveries per load, tail lift.
Multiple drops, delivery points could be in car parks/on the roads and you will be expected to wheel the cages into the shops.
Monday to Friday - ongoing
Start times can vary between 1600 - 2200 so must be flexible to work any time between this.
Candidate Criteria:
&middot;Cat C/LGV2/HGV2 Entitlement
&middot;CPC Qualification
&middot;Valid UK Licence
&middot;Valid Digi Card
&middot;Minimum 2 years experience on class 2
&middot;No more than 6 points for minor offences (No DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)
For more information, please call 0161 4700581 or 07841 495420

Class 2 NIGHT Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are recruiting for NIGHT multi-drop VAN Driver (Category B), for our customer based in Warrington.
Job Details:
- Distribution of pharmaceutical supplies and medicines
- location of delivery could be; Clinics, Hospitals, Chemists, GP surgeries etc.
- Will involve high volume multidrop
- Potential heavy lifting depending on what is in the boxes for distribution
- Repetitive work as there will be multiple boxes to load/unload
- Some products may need to be stored in a fridge others under ambient temperatures.
- Loading and unloading will be required by the drivers so will involve hard work
- Vehicles are monitored 24/7 for your safety
- Shift times between 19:00 - 21:00 til finish
- Approx 8-12 hrs. per day
- Work is available all year round
Days &pound;13.00ph
Criteria &amp; Benefits:
MUST HAVE Category B Entitlement
Valid UK Driving Licence
Must have a valid DBS check is required prior to starting
No more than 6 points for minor offences (No DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)
- Operation on site is 7 days per week
- Weekend availability may be required
- Must be available for training/induction
- Immediate starts after induction
- YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE HOME, YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE YOUR OWN WAY TO AND FROM SITE
For more information, please call 0161 470 0581

NIGHTS 3.5T Multidrop Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are currently recruiting for HGV 2 Refuse Drivers in Mold

£13.02 per hour

4 shifts per week. Shifts could be any days Monday to Saturday so must be okay with working on the weekend

6 months HGV experience is essential.

Driving assessment will be carried out on site

Must be willing to do loading

For more information, please call 0151 356 8367.

To register please click the below link

https://registration.recruso.co.uk/Form/Worker/3xnrGwnnFeBELuGgeUW5mPJ8PwnHgs3UXKxS8Wsk/6449A229-F813-43CF-8035-AA38B5F757C1

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HGV 2 Refuse Driver

Are you ready to make a real impact in an exciting role? We&rsquo;re looking for a Branch support Co-ordinator to support our branches by ensuring efficient candidate management, seamless operations, and engaging communication.
In this role, you&rsquo;ll work closely with our branch staff and central marketing team to deliver high standards and consistent results while driving engagement across multiple platforms.
What we&rsquo;re looking for
We&rsquo;re searching for someone who embodies our core values:
<ol style="margin-top: 0cm;" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Driven to deliver</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Focused on solutions</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Respectful relationships&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
If you&rsquo;re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, then keep on reading&hellip;
Key responsibilities:
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><a name="_Hlk184721473"></a>Conduct references, test marking, and lead generation questions as part of the pre-registration process.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pass pre-registered candidates to the appropriate branch each morning and maintain regular communication to ensure a smooth transition.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Post job advertisements across multiple job boards and act on responses.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Monitor job board performance, including spend and activity, to optimise results and assess success.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Work closely with the central marketing team to deliver engaging digital communication aligned with broader campaigns, brand guidelines, and the company&rsquo;s tone and style.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The central marketing team will create the content, and you will be responsible for posting and managing it across various platforms. Responsibilities include:</li>
<ol style="margin-top: 0cm;" start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Posting job advertisements.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Promoting DFR brand awareness.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Running competitions.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Sharing updates on legislation, industry news, and relevant facts.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Responding to messages and comments. </li>
</ol>
</ol>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Actively manage driver forums by responding to posts and engagement. </li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Establish direct communication with drivers to build strong connections and maintain a supportive community.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Post job vacancies on the company website and monitor application responses to ensure timely follow-up.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Manage and maintain the client database, starting with an initial cleanup to ensure accuracy.</li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Regularly update the database to support efficient operations and client communication.</li>
</ol>
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Why join us?&nbsp;
We believe in taking care of our employees, which is why we offer:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Competitive salary</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Generous holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with an extra &frac12; day off on your birthday.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Celebrations and perks: Work anniversary vouchers, private medical insurance (after a qualifying period), and more.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Fun and recognition: Annual company awards event and engaging team activities.</li>
</ol>
Who we are
Driving Force Recruitment is a specialist provider of temporary and permanent recruitment solutions for the transport and logistics industry. With a nationwide network of branches, we&rsquo;re dedicated to helping businesses succeed while offering exciting career opportunities for candidates.
Our success is built on our commitment to:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Delivering high standards and consistent results.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Building respectful relationships with clients, candidates, and employees.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Providing innovative solutions in a fast-paced industry.</li>
</ol>
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Ready to join us? Get in touch today <a href="mailto:John.Sutcliffe@driving-force.co.uk">John.Sutcliffe@driving-force.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Branch Support Co-ordinator

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business are currently recruiting for Class 1 drivers for our client based in Warrington.
The Pay:
&pound;15 days
&pound;25 per night out
Monday to Friday - General Haulage
The Job:
<ul>
<li>HGV Class 1 work</li>
<li>Start times can vary</li>
</ul>
For more information, please call 0151 356 8367.
Check out our Driving Force Ellesmere Port page for more vacancies
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HGV 1 Tramper

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd are operating as an Employment Business are currently offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 Drivers to work for our client based on the Wirral.
Night Work
Start times 17:00 - 20:00
Pay Rates:
PAYE
&pound;17 nights
&pound;19 weekends
Trunking work - Curtain Siders
Desired Skills:
Driving License, Digi card and Drivers CPC Card
Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.
Good Geographical Knowledge
Excellent communication skills.
Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or IN10 on your licence.
A maximum of 6 points on your licence.
Ongoing, temporary and part-time shifts are available.
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HGV 1 Night driver

In the world of industrial recruitment, few things are as frustrating as unclear pricing. If you&rsquo;ve ever looked at your rate calculations and thought, &ldquo;how does this add up?&rdquo;, you&rsquo;re not alone. We don&rsquo;t think transparent pricing should just be a box to tick &ndash; it&rsquo;s the foundation for building trust and making sure your business gets the value it deserves.
<h3>Money talks &ndash; but is yours saying what you think it is?</h3>
Let&rsquo;s face it, if your current supplier can&rsquo;t explain exactly how their rates are calculated, that&rsquo;s a red flag. Hidden costs, vague explanations, and unexpected surcharges can leave you questioning if your spend is working hard &ndash; or hardly working.
Clarity isn&rsquo;t just a nice-to-have; it&rsquo;s non-negotiable for making informed decisions and maintaining control over your spend. Without transparency, it&rsquo;s impossible to see whether the rates you&rsquo;re paying align with the value you&rsquo;re getting - or if you&rsquo;re funding inefficiencies that could have been avoided.
<h3>Margins that look too good to be true (which means they probably are)</h3>
A low margin might look good on paper, but it often hides overcharges in other areas. Are you paying more for overtime or holiday pay than you should? Is your supplier&rsquo;s markup quietly creeping into costs labelled as &lsquo;extras&rsquo;? &nbsp;Because, if it feels too good to be true, it probably is.
And here&rsquo;s the real risk: some providers offering suspiciously cheap rates are using <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/umbrella-companies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">umbrella schemes</a> to drive down costs. These schemes are now under increased government scrutiny, and for the first time, liability could be traced back to your business directly &ndash; just as we saw with IR35.
With upcoming regulatory changes, the days of outsourcing risk through questionable supply chains are coming to an end. If your provider&rsquo;s rates seem unusually low, it&rsquo;s worth asking why &ndash; before your business finds itself caught up in compliance risks it never signed up for.
<h3>Transparent pricing done right</h3>
Pricing shouldn&rsquo;t be a guessing game. We keep it simple, competitive, and - most importantly - clear, using the Association of Labour Provider&rsquo;s (ALP) transparent charge rate guidance as the foundation for how we structure our rates. It&rsquo;s not just industry best practice - it&rsquo;s how we make sure every client knows exactly where their money is going. And this year, another cost factor is at play: the Employer&rsquo;s National Insurance (NI) thresholds and contributions are shifting, bringing significant cost implications. If your supplier is offering reduced rates despite these increased costs, it&rsquo;s worth questioning how they&rsquo;re making up the difference. We help businesses navigate these changes with accurate, transparent rate calculations, ensuring full compliance and financial clarity.
<h4>Here&rsquo;s what that means for you:</h4>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">All our costs are broken down so nothing&rsquo;s hidden in the &lsquo;fine print&rsquo; (we&nbsp;know you&rsquo;re heard that before).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">&nbsp;No sneaky fees creeping in to eat away at your margins.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">A fair, industry-backed structure that keeps everything above board.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Let&rsquo;s get transparent together</h3>
We&rsquo;re taking our commitment to transparency a step further this March with our ALP rate reviews. Whether you&rsquo;re already working with us or considering making the switch, these reviews are designed to ensure you&rsquo;re getting maximum value from your<a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/best-price-vs-best-value-blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> recruitment spend.</a>
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Ready to eliminate the guesswork? <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact us today </a>to discuss how we can take the stress out of pricing with clear, honest, and tailored solutions for your business.

The power of transparent pricing in recruitment

With January almost behind us (which puts it firmly on the &lsquo;out&rsquo; list), it&rsquo;s time to focus on what&rsquo;s&nbsp;in&nbsp;for the year ahead. No fads here - just the latest updates from the employment and driving sectors, neatly packaged for your convenience.
So, grab a brew, take five, and let&rsquo;s get stuck in.
<h3>Employment</h3>
2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year for employment law, with some big changes on the horizon. We&rsquo;ve already covered the Employment Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament last year, but as with most new legislation, it can take a while before any reforms take effect. Still, it&rsquo;s set to shake things up with changes such as "day one" unfair dismissal rights, limits on zero-hour contracts, expanded statutory sick pay eligibility, and tighter rules on "fire and rehire" practices - though most of these won&rsquo;t kick in until 2026. Flexible working is also getting a glow-up, with employers needing solid reasons to refuse requests. Meanwhile, pay gap reporting will soon include ethnicity and disability, and we&rsquo;re waiting to hear more about the long-awaited Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. So, lots to watch, but don&rsquo;t worry - we&rsquo;ll keep you in the loop as it all unfolds!
<h3>Latest Employment Data...</h3>
This month's labour market figures show a combination of positive and challenging trends. Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 32,000 (0.1%) between October and November 2024 but rose by 95,000 (0.3%) between November 2023 and November 2024. The early estimate for December 2024 shows a further decrease of 47,000 on the month, bringing the total to 30.3 million; this figure is provisional and may be revised.
The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 74.8% in September to November 2024, largely unchanged from a year ago but slightly lower than the previous quarter. The unemployment rate for those aged 16 years and over was 4.4% during the same period, higher than a year earlier and up from the previous quarter.
Economic inactivity among people aged 16 to 64 years decreased to 21.6%, reflecting improved labour market participation. However, job vacancies continued to decline, falling by 24,000 to 812,000 for the three months ending in December 2024. This marks the 30th consecutive period of decline, although vacancies remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Wage growth remained solid, with annual increases of 5.6% for both regular and total pay in the three months to November 2024. When adjusted for inflation, real-terms growth stood at 3.4%. In November, 42,000 working days were lost to labour disputes, primarily in the education and transport sectors. The Claimant Count for November 2024 rose to 1.769 million, influenced by changes to work search requirements. For more details,<a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/latest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;read the full ONS labour market report.</a>
<h3>Driving</h3>
The UK and Switzerland have joined the EU in allowing international hauliers until 28 February to install second-generation smart tachographs, extending the original 31 December deadline. This grace period means no penalties for non-compliance during the transition, with several EU countries - including France, Italy, and Spain - also adopting the approach. The UK and Switzerland have also asked the EU to extend this leniency to their hauliers operating in EU states, but given adoption remains voluntary, operators should check local enforcement policies to make sure they stay compliant. Read more <a href="https://trans.info/en/uk-switzerland-tacho-403532" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here </a>.&nbsp;
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is taking significant steps to address diabetes in the transport sector. Managing Director Richard Smith announced two key initiatives: developing a driver guidance paper with the Diabetes Safety Organisation and pursuing Diabetes Safe Accreditation in 2025. The move stems from a recent survey revealing professional drivers are twice as likely to develop diabetes, with unmanaged conditions potentially increasing workplace risks. By providing awareness training, promoting glucose testing, and creating supportive workplace environments, the RHA aims to make commercial transport the first diabetes-safe industry in the UK. <a href="https://www.ukhaulier.co.uk/news/road-transport/health-and-safety/rha-supports-industry-efforts-to-tackle-diabetes-in-the-workplace/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read full article.&nbsp;</a>
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UK Haulier&nbsp;has reported that the current driver shortage isn&rsquo;t just about a lack of people - it&rsquo;s about working conditions that make it hard to attract and keep people in the industry. Low pay, long hours, and an ageing workforce mean more drivers are leaving than joining, and while the government has pledged improvements, businesses are already feeling the pressure. <a title="Read more" href="https://www.ukhaulier.co.uk/news/road-transport/drivers/addressing-driver-shortage-challenges-in-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;As a recruitment agency, we know that pay, conditions, and career support make all the difference. If you&rsquo;re looking for ways to strengthen your workforce, we&rsquo;re here to help &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get in touch</a> today.&nbsp;
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<h3>Events and webinars</h3>
ALP - Calculating Charge Rates in 2025
Online event: 21st February 2025
Get your tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://www.labourproviders.org.uk/product/alp-webinar-calculating-charge-rates-in-2025-21st-february/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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ALP - NMW Compliance in 2025
Online event: 27th February 2025
Get your tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UN9B-nnsT6yr6oWgGzvUDw#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>
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ALP - Complying with the GLAA Licensing Standards
Online event: 4th March 2025
Get your tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/alp-academy-complying-with-glaa-licensing-standards-tickets-1091113994329?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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DFR Roadmap is for you. We care you find it useful so if you have any suggestions around what you'd like to read, or if you have any questions for our team, please let us know. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get in touch with us today.&nbsp;</a>
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New rights, new rules: how 2025 is set to change up the workplace

2024 UK Budget announcement brought forward a number of changes set to make a real impact on the labour market. As always, we&rsquo;re keeping a close eye on what these changes mean for you and your workforce, and we&rsquo;ve pulled together the key points from the budget to help you understand the road ahead. From employment-related shifts to broader financial measures that could affect everything from staffing costs to business planning, here&rsquo;s a rundown of what you need to know.
Increases to employers' national insurance costs
As expected, the headline change and biggest revenue raiser came in the form of changes to employers' national insurance contributions (NIC). With effect from April 2025:
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">the rate of employers' NIC will rise to 15%&nbsp;from the current 13.8%</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">the &lsquo;secondary threshold&rsquo;,&nbsp;above which employers' NIC is payable,&nbsp;will drop from &pound;9,100 annually to &pound;5,000,&nbsp;resulting in an additional &pound;4,100 potentially subject to the new 15% rate.</li>
</ul>
Combined with the increase in NLW/ NMW rates announced, employers are faced with a twofold hit on their employment costs.&nbsp;
On a more positive note, an increase in Employment Allowance from &pound;5,000 to &pound;10,500 from April 2025 helps in supporting smaller employers with these additional costs.&nbsp;
National Minimum / Living Wage
The main rate of the NLW for those&nbsp;aged 21+ will increase by 6.7% to &pound;12.21per hour from April 2025.
The Government also wishes to bring the&nbsp;18-20 rate&nbsp;up to parity with the main rate. Steps towards this will begin with&nbsp;an increase of 16.3% to &pound;10/hour from April 2025,&nbsp;with more increases expected in the coming years.
In the short to medium term there is the potential for this to result in a decrease in the relative attractiveness of younger, less experienced workers to employers.
Umbrella companies&nbsp;
During her Budget the Chancellor highlighted the significant tax losses derived from non-compliance of umbrella companies. The Government therefore intends to position&nbsp;responsibility for PAYE with agencies or,&nbsp;where there is no agency,&nbsp;with end users that engage umbrella companies.&nbsp;
The proposals will inevitably simplify the task otherwise faced by HMRC of navigating legal complexities around who is actually the employer but are likely to have far-reaching impacts on how the temporary labour market operates.
Capital gains tax&nbsp;
Widely anticipated changes to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rsmuk.com/what-we-offer/services/tax/private-client-and-family-wealth/capital-gains-tax">capital gains tax</a>&nbsp;(CGT) rates included&nbsp;increasing the lower rate of CGT from 10% to 18% and the higher rate from 20% to 24%, with effect from 30 October 2024.
Although the lifetime amount of gains eligible for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rsmuk.com/what-we-offer/services/tax/private-client-and-family-wealth/business-asset-disposal-relief">business asset disposal relief</a>&nbsp;(BADR) remains at &pound;1m, the rate of CGT payable on such gains will&nbsp;increase from the current rate of 10% to 14% from 6 April 2025 and 18% from 6 April 2026.
Inheritance tax&nbsp;
The Chancellor announced that the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rsmuk.com/what-we-offer/services/tax/private-client-and-family-wealth/inheritance-tax">inheritance tax</a>&nbsp;(IHT) nil rate band (currently &pound;325,000) and residence nil rate band (&pound;175,000) are to&nbsp;remain frozen until 2030.&nbsp;However, there were sweeping changes to business property relief (BPR) and agricultural property relief (APR).
From 6 April 2026 the first &pound;1m of a claim for BPR and APR combined will continue to be exempt from IHT.&nbsp;Claims for BPR and APR in excess of &pound;1m will attract relief at 50%, giving an effective rate of IHT of 20%.&nbsp;There will also be relief from IHT on 50% of the value of shares held on the alternative investment market (AIM) giving an effective rate of IHT on the value of AIM shares of 20%.
Pensions
Currently pensions are excluded from IHT. From April 2027, any value left in your personal pension pot on your death will be&nbsp;included in your IHT estate and taxed in the usual way.&nbsp;
Income tax personal allowance and fiscal drag
The government has decided not to not extend the freeze on income tax and national insurance thresholds beyond April 2028.&nbsp;From April 2028, personal tax thresholds will once again increase by the rate of inflation.
Stamp duty land tax
Buyers of second homes and buy-to-let properties in the UK are faced with an&nbsp;immediate increase in stamp duty land tax (SDLT). With effect from 31 October 2024, the higher rate for additional dwellings (HRAD) increases from 3% to 5%.
Private equity
The Chancellor has opted for a&nbsp;staged approach to carried interest tax, raising the rate to 32% from April 2025 -&nbsp;much lower than the feared 45%. However, the main announcement was the delay of significant changes to carried interest taxation to bring it into the income tax framework. A more targeted, fairer, and simpler regime is promised, likely starting in April 2026.
Business taxation
The Chancellor confirmed the&nbsp;main rate of corporation tax will remain at 25% for the life of this parliament.
On capital allowances, there is a commitment to retain permanent full expensing with the prospect of consultation on extending full expensing to leased assets, simplifying the legislation more broadly, and launching a consultation to review the effectiveness of land remediation relief.&nbsp;
VAT and other indirect taxes&nbsp;
VAT-related announcements in the Chancellor&rsquo;s speech were limited to reconfirming that&nbsp;VAT will be added to private school fees with effect from 1 January 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Chancellor also announced&nbsp;increases to air passenger duty on economy short haul flights and private jets, and excise duty on tobacco.&nbsp;These increases were accompanied by more welcome announcements on&nbsp;extending the 5p cut on fuel duty for a further year, and a cut to duty on draft beer.&nbsp;Further low-profile tweaks to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rsmuk.com/what-we-offer/services/tax/vat-and-indirect-tax">VAT and other indirect taxes</a>&nbsp;may emerge in the published detail following the Chancellor&rsquo;s speech.
Supporting you through the changes
We&rsquo;re here to guide you through these legislative updates and will be ready to consult with you on how the new measures will impact your rates from April 2025. Our transparent pricing models &mdash; already factoring in Employers' National Insurance thresholds &mdash; are designed to adapt seamlessly, ensuring you have a clear and straightforward breakdown of costs.
Rest assured, our temporary workers are paid on a PAYE basis with no reliance on umbrella schemes, reflecting our commitment to being a compliant and reliable part of your supply chain.
As always, we&rsquo;ll continue to monitor any further developments closely and keep you updated with any new information. Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to reach out with questions or for additional support&mdash;we&rsquo;re here to help.

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Looking for recruitment support? Maybe you’re after one or two ad hoc drivers, or perhaps you need a fleet full – whatever your requirements, we are here to recruit the right people for you.Operating from one of our six regional branches across England, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your driver recruitment needs.Our teams are made up of sector specialists – in fact, many of our consultants are HGV licence and CPC certificate holders, so they know exactly what it’s like out on the road. This means you’ll always be talking to someone who understands your business language.&nbsp;We are geared up to deliver real partnerships, focused on meeting the needs of all our clients. Because it’s about more than just having enough staff – we care about providing you with the best staffing solutions, whilst maintaining a compliant service that truly reflects your company culture. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Let’s have a conversation today about how we can support you.</a>And, whilst we’re not ones for making it all about us, we understand that you might want to know a little bit about who we are before deciding whether we’re the right fit for your business.So, if you’re after a quick intro have a watch of the video below to find out how we’ve grown, from the original specialist division of our parent company, gap personnel group, from supporting our colleagues in Flint to the national specialist driving provider we are today.

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<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h5>Mission</h5>To be the driving force behind speedy and compliant recruitment solutions with a personalised approach through nurturing long-term relationships with all of our people

Driver CPC training aims to enhance road safety, improve driver skills, and ensure professional standards amongst commercial drivers.

All our drivers have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, having completed a theory test, practical driving test, and a case study test, and undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping drivers stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support your new recruits through their initial training, or ensure your experienced drivers continue to improve their skills with their periodic modules, we’re here to help. 

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<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

<h2>Is job hunting driving you up the wall?</h2>Well, you'll be glad you've arrived here. People come back to us time and time again because we know that it's more than just finding the right driving 'job'We're 'people' people through and through who appreciate that our drivers are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you enjoy the flexibility of temporary work, or you're looking for the stability of a permanent placement, we've got you covered. If you're looking for career acceleration with a team who cares, you've come to the right place!With all sorts of roles to suit your schedule, we're confident we can help you find your perfect fit - and put you in the drivers seat.It's just a case of giving one of our <a href="/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local teams a call</a> or check out our<a href="/jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> jobs page</a> and have a scroll through the driving roles currently available.Our core values embody everything we do here at Driving Force Recruitment; just take a look at them below...

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To work with our clients all of our drivers must have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, including the theory test, practical driving test, and case study test, undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping you stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support you through your initial training, or ensure you continue to improve your skills with approved periodic training modules, we’re here to help.

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