iConsult Umbrella Enters Liquidation: What Contractors Need to Know
On 21 August 2025, iConsult Umbrella (iConsult Payment Solutions Limited) officially entered liquidation. The company’s website now carries…
Learn About IR35 and Umbrella Companies: A Guide for Contractors
What is IR35? IR35, or the off‑payroll working rules, is UK tax legislation designed to distinguish between genuine…
Contractor Notice Periods: Understanding Agency, Client and Umbrella Terms
Why notice periods matter to contractors When taking on a contract through an agency or directly with a…
Making Tax Digital Self Assessment: What’s Changing from April 2026
The way millions of people file their Self-Assessment tax returns is about to change. From 6 April 2026,…
How New Legislation Will Benefit FCSA Umbrella Companies
Reform is Coming — and It Could Be a Positive Shift New legislation to regulate the umbrella company…
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…
