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By UCHQ Team 19/03/2019

It was feared self employed electricians were hitting a slump. Pay was down in January, and February was not looking bright.

By UCHQ Team 12/03/2019

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.

By UCHQ Team 05/03/2019

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.”

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.

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.

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.

By UCHQ Team 05/02/2019

The Umbrella Companies website is truly international. Every day we get visitors from all over the world.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.