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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.

Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay Rights for Umbrella Employees

Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay Rights for Umbrella Employees Understanding Statutory Rights as an Umbrella Employee When you work through an umbrella company, you’re classed as an employee rather than a contractor or self-employed worker. That means you’re entitled to many of the same employment rights as permanent staff, including […]

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Umbrella Companies and Mortgages: What Brokers Need to Know

Umbrella Companies and Mortgages: What Brokers Need to Know For many contractors, securing a mortgage is one of the biggest financial milestones. But when you’re paid through an umbrella company, things can get complicated. Unlike traditional employees, umbrella workers are employed, but their payslips and deductions can look confusing to

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TUPE Transfers: What Contractors Need to Know When Moved Between Umbrella Companies

TUPE Transfers: What Contractors Need to Know When Moved Between Umbrella Companies Contractors working through umbrella companies sometimes find themselves caught up in a situation they didn’t expect: being “TUPE’d” across to another umbrella. TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations. It’s the legislation that protects

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HMRC September 2025 Update: Endeavour Services Ltd Added to Named Tax Avoidance Schemes

HMRC September 2025 Update: Endeavour Services Ltd Added to Named Tax Avoidance Schemes HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published its latest update to the named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers, and suppliers list. For September 2025, HMRC has added a new entity: Endeavour Services Ltd This follows a pattern

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How IR35 Changes Push More Contractors Towards Umbrella Companies

How IR35 Changes Push More Contractors Towards Umbrella Companies Ever since the IR35 reforms were introduced in the public sector in 2017, and later rolled out to the private sector in 2021, the contracting landscape has changed dramatically. What was once a straightforward decision between limited company contracting and umbrella

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Employer’s National Insurance: Why Umbrella Workers End Up Paying It

Employer’s National Insurance: Why Umbrella Workers End Up Paying It One of the most common frustrations umbrella company workers face is the deduction of Employer’s National Insurance (NI) from their pay. On the surface, this feels unfair – after all, it’s called “employer’s” NI, so why are contractors effectively footing

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Can Umbrella Workers Claim Expenses in 2025? The Full Rules Explained

Can Umbrella Workers Claim Expenses in 2025? The Full Rules Explained One of the most common questions asked by umbrella employees is: “Can I still claim expenses?” The short answer in 2025: yes, but only in limited circumstances. Umbrella workers are employees for tax purposes, which means the ability to

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How Much Do Umbrella Companies Cost? Hidden Fees Explained

How Much Do Umbrella Companies Cost? Hidden Fees Explained Understanding Umbrella Company Costs For contractors in the UK, umbrella companies offer a convenient way to manage payroll, tax deductions, and compliance obligations. Essentially, an umbrella company acts as your employer, invoicing your client or agency and then paying you a

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MPs Reject Lords’ Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Why Umbrella Regulation Cannot Wait

MPs Reject Lords’ Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Why Umbrella Regulation Cannot Wait The Employment Rights Bill has once again dominated debate in Westminster — and the latest twist is worrying for contractors, agencies, and umbrella companies alike. Last week, MPs rejected a series of amendments proposed by the

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How Do Umbrella Company Payslips Work? Decoding Your Deductions in Plain English

How Do Umbrella Company Payslips Work? A Simple Guide to Understanding Your Deductions If you’re new to contracting or freelancing in the UK, you may have already come across the term umbrella company. Many contractors choose to work through umbrella companies because they take care of tax, National Insurance, and

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Barrister Named in HMRC Tax Avoidance Crackdown — A First for the Profession

Barrister Named in HMRC Tax Avoidance Crackdown — A First for the Profession In a landmark move, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has publicly named a practising barrister as a promoter of tax avoidance schemes, the first time a member of the legal profession has been added to the government’s

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