Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay Rights for Umbrella Employees
Understanding Statutory Rights as an Umbrella Employee When you work through an umbrella company, you’re classed as an…
Umbrella Workers and Student Loan Repayments Explained
When you work through an umbrella company and have a student loan, the umbrella handles your repayments automatically…
Umbrella Companies and Mortgages: What Brokers Need to Know
For many contractors, securing a mortgage is one of the biggest financial milestones. But when you’re paid through…
TUPE Transfers: What Contractors Need to Know When Moved Between Umbrella Companies
Contractors working through umbrella companies sometimes find themselves caught up in a situation they didn’t expect: being “TUPE’d”…
HMRC September 2025 Update: Endeavour Services Ltd Added to Named Tax Avoidance Schemes
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published its latest update to the named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers,…
Should You Switch Umbrella Companies? A Step-by-Step Guide
Working through an umbrella company is often the simplest way to contract inside IR35 — but not all…
How IR35 Changes Push More Contractors Towards Umbrella Companies
Ever since the IR35 reforms were introduced in the public sector in 2017, and later rolled out to…
Employer’s National Insurance: Why Umbrella Workers End Up Paying It
One of the most common frustrations umbrella company workers face is the deduction of Employer’s National Insurance (NI)…
Can Umbrella Workers Claim Expenses in 2025? The Full Rules Explained
One of the most common questions asked by umbrella employees is: “Can I still claim expenses?” The short…
HMRC Names Five Accountancy Firms Over Tax Avoidance Referrals
HMRC has today (18 September 2025) named five accountancy firms for taking referral fees to connect clients with…
How Much Do Umbrella Companies Cost? Hidden Fees Explained
Understanding Umbrella Company Costs For contractors in the UK, umbrella companies offer a convenient way to manage payroll,…
MPs Reject Lords’ Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Why Umbrella Regulation Cannot Wait
The Employment Rights Bill has once again dominated debate in Westminster — and the latest twist is worrying…
