Autumn Budget 2024: What were the Chancellors’ Key Announcements?
Today (30th October 2024), Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the new Labour government's first Budget. Our latest article summarises…
Everything you need to know about non-compliant umbrella companies
Embarking on a contracting career in the United Kingdom requires a keen understanding of umbrella companies’ pivotal role…
The pros and cons of using an umbrella company in 2023
Umbrella companies remain a popular payroll provider for contractors and freelancers in the UK. However, how much do…
A quick guide to help contractors pick a compliant umbrella company in 2023
It appears that a government-proposed “Single Enforcement Body” designed to monitor umbrella companies and maintain the highest compliance…
Crunch CEO Darren Fell “utterly delighted” at Rishi Sunak’s resignation after “attack after attack on the self-employed”
CEO and Founder of Crunch Accounting, Darren Fell, has released a post via Crunch’s LinkedIn profile explaining why…
Today Is Your Last Chance To Help The Government With A Call For Evidence About Umbrella Companies
The deadline is this evening! If you are a contractor, freelancer, recruitment agency or end-hirer who engages with…
Last Call For Contractors And Freelancers – Let The Government Know About Your Experience With Umbrella Companies
Last year, the government opened a call for evidence into umbrella companies, and they want the entire supply…
Umbrella company cloning remains a serious threat to the sector in 2022
Sadly, the threat of umbrella company cloning doesn’t appear to have faded away. Instead, it remains a severe…
Contractors – don’t forget to have your say on umbrella companies to help the government improve the industry
The government has opened a consultation into the umbrella company marketplace, and it is seeking assistance from contractors,…
New Government Guidance Sets Out To Help You Identify “If You Are At Risk Of Tax Avoidance”
Published on Thursday 18th November 2021, the government has released some online guidance to help agency workers and…
HMRC defends decision to only refer contractors to FCSA accredited umbrella companies and claim it’s because of a supplier
In a recent article posted on Contractor UK, HMRC defends itself for exclusively referring contractors to umbrella companies…
Warning: The FCSA has website cloned
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has had its website cloned by a third party. This type…
