Umbrella reform is about to change the recruitment supply chain.

From April 2026, Joint & Several Liability means agencies could become responsible if payroll providers fail to pay PAYE.

And with Chapter 11 developments, the way contractors are engaged may shift again.

For recruitment leaders, this isn’t just compliance.

It changes the risk profile of your contractor desk.

But it also creates opportunity.

Agencies that get ahead of these changes can:

✅ Strengthen their supply chains.

✅ Remove risky operators.

✅ Protect their margins.

✅ Position themselves as trusted advisors to clients.

We’re bringing together a panel of industry experts to discuss what Umbrella Reform and Chapter 11 really mean for recruitment businesses.

Joining the discussion hosted by James Osborne:

• Dave Johnson, Head of Legal, PayStream
• Andrew Maxwell, BDM, Kimson
• Kam Jittlar, Managing Director, Cinch
• Colin Gunnell, CEO, Liquid Friday
• Andrew Chamberlain, Head of Strategic Policy & Advocacy, FCSA

If you run a contractor desk or lead a recruitment business, this will be a valuable discussion.