Self Employed Mortgages – “Don’t Bother”
Being accepted for a self employed mortgage is tough. I think we can all agree on that, can we? Good. So we are now on the same page, You and I.
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Do Self Employed Cleaners Need CIF?
If you are a self employed cleaner then you may be working as a contractor, freelancer, or gig worker. Low pay is common.
Self Employed Mortgage Myths BUSTED (Number 4 is SHOCKING!)
75% of self employed people in the UK are fearful about getting a self employed mortgage. They fear being declined.
Do This, And Don’t Do This…In The UAE
The Umbrella Companies website is truly international. Every day we get visitors from all over the world.
Only 14% of Self Employed Saving Into Pension
Here at Umbrella Companies we talk a lot about self employed pensions. And for good reason, because most of you ignore it.
Upwork and Microsoft Join Hands For The Self Employed
If you are a freelancer, contractor, gig worker, or self employed, then hold on to your hat, because we have exciting news.
He Committed Tax Fraud For REVENGE
There is a bus company in Harrogate where nothing special ever happens. Every day the buses come and go. Again and again.
4 In Demand Work From Home Jobs YOU Can Do
If you are a wannabe contractor, freelancer or gig worker, then you might be wondering what jobs are available.
1 Million Of Over 50’s Out Of Work
The Women and Equalities Committee got together recently and looked at some numbers, and what they discovered shocked many.
IR35 in Private Sector? REVOLT!
Contractors around the country have banded together to make their voices heard regarding IR35. The mood right now? Revolt!
“Blame The BBC,” Say The Stars
Being a television star is mostly about glitz and glamour, but when you are hauled in the interview room at HMRC HQ, then not so much.
She Owes Half a Million, Thanks to IR35
While BBC presenters might be earning a nice bit of change (all thanks to the licence payers), that hasn’t stopped the IR35 crackdown.
TPAS Take Action, Contractors Confused
A press release hit the major news hubs this week, in a big announcement that all contractors should take notice of. It was from TPAS.
“Down The Drain!” – Public Sector and IR35 Reforms
It’s no secret that many public sector contractors were planning to down tools and head towards the private sector. The reason? IR35 of course.
I’m a Freelance Contractor and I’m Tired of Hearing This…
It a great time be a freelance contractor in the UK, no doubt about that, but sometimes it can be frustrating to hear people say the same things, over and over.
NO Tax Cut for Contractors Says Chancellor
If you are a contractor in the UK then you probably want to pay less tax. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there will be a tax cut any time soon.