National Minimum Wage April 2026: Forecasted Rise and What It Could Mean for Contractors
Background to the Forecast The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has been asked by the UK Government to recommend…
What Is the FCSA and Why Does It Matter?
Understanding the FCSA If you’re a contractor or an agency involved with umbrella companies, the question “What is…
HMRC July 2025 Update: Five More Umbrella Companies Named for Suspected Tax Avoidance
HMRC has added another five businesses to its list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers and suppliers,…
CIS Contractors: How to Complete Your 2024/25 Self-Assessment Return
If you’re a self-employed worker in the construction industry and paid under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), then…
Gig Worker Crackdown: Will Umbrella Companies Fill the Gap?
The gig worker crackdown umbrella companies debate is heating up as the UK government cracks down on non-compliance…
Umbrella- Agency Relationships: What Contractors Need to Know
Contractors who work through umbrella companies often assume that the recruitment agency and umbrella provider are operating with…
Umbrella Company Reform: What Agencies and End Clients Must Do Now
The publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025 signals a significant turning point for recruitment agencies and end clients…
Finance Bill 2025: Government to Crack Down on Umbrella Company Non-Compliance
The Government has today published draft legislation that marks a major shift in how non-compliance in the umbrella…
How Does Holiday Pay Work? A Contractor’s Guide to Summer Freedom
With the summer holidays in full swing, contractors across the UK are starting to eye up their next…
How Much Pension Do You Need for a Comfortable Retirement in the UK?
How much money do you actually need to retire comfortably in the UK? It’s a question every worker…
HMRC Adds Four Companies to Named Tax Avoidance Schemes List
HMRC updated its public list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers, and suppliers, adding four more companies…
What is an Umbrella Margin? Where Your Money Goes: Explained
Contractors new to umbrella companies or transitioning from limited company work often ask, “What is an umbrella company…
