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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.

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Demand for Self Employed Electricians is Strong

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It was feared self employed electricians were hitting a slump. Pay was down in January, and February was not looking bright.
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Fight For Your Right, To be SE and Pregnant

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You got to fight, for your right...to be self employed and pregnant and still get paid. That is the message from Loose Women presenter Stacy Solomon.
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670,000 Self Employed Feel “Discriminated Against”

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If you are self employed and struggling to get a mortgage then you are not alone. In fact, there are 670,000 of you who feel “discriminated against.”
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1 Meal A Day Keeps The MIF Away?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 26/02/2019
You've heard us talk about MIF on the UC blog before. Stay away from MIF we told everyone. MIF is no good, we went on to add.
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Late Payment in Scotland…No More?

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 19/02/2019
Umbrellas are very popular in Scotland. “It rains a lot.” Umbrella Companies are not so popular, but we do have a small but loyal following.
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Aged Between 25 to 40? You Won’t Retire Until…

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 12/02/2019
If you are self employed and aged between 25 and 40, then get ready for a shock, because you might be working for longer than you think.
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Do This, And Don’t Do This…In The UAE

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 05/02/2019
The Umbrella Companies website is truly international. Every day we get visitors from all over the world.
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Only 1 in 10 Qualify For The HMRC VIP Line

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 29/01/2019
There is a new HMRC VIP line reserved for the rich and famous. If you qualify, then you jump the queue and get right through.
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Field Service Techs Must Embrace Gig Economy, Say Experts

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 22/01/2019
The field service tech industry has long been traditional and set in its ways. There has always been a set way of doing things, until now...
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Freelance in France? There Is a Bank For That

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 15/01/2019
If you live and work in the country of France then you might be looking for a dedicated freelancer banking service? Here it is...
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49.6% of Malta Self Employed Have Low Education

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 08/01/2019
Here at Umbrella Companies we get visitors from all around the world. We are truly international, spanning the globe 1 blog post at a time.
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Only 14% of Self Employed Saving Into Pension

Posted by UCHQ Team By UCHQ Team 03/01/2019
Here at Umbrella Companies we talk a lot about self employed pensions. And for good reason, because most of you ignore it.
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