<p>Umbrella reform is about to change the recruitment supply chain.</p><p> </p><p>From April 2026, Joint &amp; Several Liability means agencies could become responsible if payroll providers fail to pay PAYE.</p><p> </p><p>And with Chapter 11 developments, the way contractors are engaged may shift again.</p><p> </p><p>For recruitment leaders, this isn’t just compliance.</p><p>It changes the risk profile of your contractor desk.</p><p> </p><p>But it also creates opportunity.</p><p> </p><p>Agencies that get ahead of these changes can:</p><p>✅ Strengthen their supply chains.</p><p>✅ Remove risky operators.</p><p>✅ Protect their margins.</p><p>✅ Position themselves as trusted advisors to clients.</p><p> </p><p>We’re bringing together a panel of industry experts to discuss what Umbrella Reform and Chapter 11 really mean for recruitment businesses.</p><p> </p><p>Joining the discussion hosted by James Osborne:</p><ul><li><strong>Dave Johnson</strong>, Head of Legal, PayStream</li><li><strong>Andrew Maxwell</strong>, BDM, Kimson</li><li><strong>Kam Jittlar</strong>, Managing Director, Cinch</li><li><strong>Colin Gunnell</strong>, CEO, Liquid Friday</li><li><strong>Andrew Chamberlain</strong>, Head of Strategic Policy &amp; Advocacy, FCSA</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you run a contractor desk or lead a recruitment business, this will be a valuable discussion. </p><p><br></p>