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How will the increase in National Insurance affect umbrella company employees?

How will the increase in National Insurance affect umbrella company employees?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team September 20, 2021
Nobody likes the idea of a tax and National Insurance hike, but from April 2022, employees and employers will be expected to contribute towards the new health and social care…
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Umbrella companies and visas – what you need to know

Umbrella companies and visas – what you need to know

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team September 15, 2021
Okay, so this is a little cheeky of us. We’ve recently seen a blog posted by a leading provider about umbrella companies and visas. The blog was extremely helpful, and…
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Finding a good umbrella company: 10 tips for temporary workers

Finding a good umbrella company: 10 tips for temporary workers

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team September 13, 2021
We’re reading more and more trash online about umbrella companies and how “dodgy” and “unethical” they all are. We’re not here to mislead our readers, and some umbrella companies have…
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What is continuity of employment and how does it apply to umbrella companies?

What is continuity of employment and how does it apply to umbrella companies?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team September 8, 2021
One of the most significant benefits of using an umbrella company is continuity of employment. However, what is continuity of employment, and why is it advantageous for contractors, freelancers and…
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A trustworthy list of umbrella companies in the UK

A trustworthy list of umbrella companies in the UK

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team September 6, 2021
The umbrellacompanies.org.uk is a trustworthy resource for contractors, freelancers and temporary workers in the UK. If you’re interested in using an umbrella company, you’re definitely going to be interested in…
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Does The Government Endorse Umbrella Companies?

Does the government endorse umbrella companies?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team September 2, 2021
Umbrella companies are experiencing demand like never before – due to recent changes in IR35 legislation (especially off-payroll in the private sector). However, with hundreds of thousands of workers requiring…
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Is There A Tie In Period With An Umbrella Company?

Is there a tie in period with an umbrella company?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 31, 2021
One common question that some temporary workers have regarding umbrella companies is whether or not there is a tie-in period with their services. We'll answer this question below. However, in…
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Why do we only feature 10 umbrella companies and not all of them?

Why do we only feature 10 umbrella companies and not all of them?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 23, 2021
We’ve recently received a comment from a reader who was curious why we only feature 10 umbrella companies on our website and not all of them. The comment also labelled…
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Umbrella company complaints – what is fair, and what is fussy?

Umbrella company complaints – what is fair, and what is fussy?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 18, 2021
Unsurprisingly, umbrella companies are frequently subjected to complaints. After all, payroll is something that you always want to run smoothly! However, while some umbrella companies may be acting inefficiently, others…
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UK job vacancies on the rise as economy shows signs of coronavirus recovery

UK job vacancies on the rise as economy shows signs of coronavirus recovery

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 17, 2021
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) are very positive and show that the UK's economy is bouncing back from the coronavirus pandemic. The important figures are…
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Can You Use Salary Sacrifice With Umbrella Companies?

Can you use salary sacrifice with umbrella companies?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 16, 2021
Salary sacrifice isn’t for everyone. However, it can be an excellent way for employees to boost their earnings in a tax-efficient manner. This article sets out to answer the most…
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TUC Calls For Umbrella Companies To Be Banned

TUC calls for umbrella companies to be banned

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 6, 2021
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has recently requested that the government bans all umbrella companies in the UK due to malpractice and “inadequate regulations”. There is no doubt that some…
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A government department fails to interpret IR35 correctly and faces an £87.9 million tax bill

A government department fails to interpret IR35 correctly and faces an £87.9 million tax bill

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 4, 2021
More IR35 confusion has come to light, this time from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A review into the DWP's IR35 compliance has unveiled an £87.9 million payment…
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Umbrella company pensions in a snapshot

Umbrella company pensions in a snapshot

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team August 2, 2021
When you join an umbrella company, you must understand how umbrella company pensions work – so you don’t end up contributing when you didn’t intend to. This article will look…
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How do umbrella companies process the payroll of employees?

How do umbrella companies process the payroll of employees?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team July 28, 2021
Umbrella companies exist to process the payroll of employees, but how do they do this? This article will provide a short overview of how umbrella companies work – with an…
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Churchill Knight Umbrella Is Open To The Idea Of Industry-Wide Umbrella Company Regulations

Churchill Knight Umbrella is open to the idea of industry-wide umbrella company regulations [Sponsored Editorial]

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team July 26, 2021
The following editorial has been written for umbrellacompanies.org.uk by Churchill Knight Umbrella – an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Recently, umbrella companies have been under fire in the news, most notably…
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