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Umbrella fails: Contractor still foots the PAYE bill?
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In this article, we cover the recruitment agency v. contractor perspectives that explain which party ultimately pays the contractor’s PAYE tax obligations when an umbrella company fails to do so. At the…
New umbrella tax legislation: “HMRC can choose at their discretion which party to go after”
Just when the contractor sector thought IR35 risk was going to be a thing of the past, industry commentators are warning the new umbrella tax legislation, which takes effect from April 2026, will create a “liability trap for the supply…
North Korean hackers target freelance software developers
Freelance software developers are being targeted by North Korean hackers who are using fake profiles on popular platforms to lure them into cloning malicious repositories.
The malware used in these attacks is designed to steal files and…
Labour scraps 100s of contractor jobs
Hundreds of contractor jobs have been lost following Labour's decision to scrap the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, highlighting how political agendas can directly impact contracting opportunities.
According to an LBC report, 280 Home…
Deloitte stays mum on future contractor hiring strategy as umbrella company sector shake-up looms
With major legislative changes set to rock the umbrella company sector in 2026, why are some advisories and other hiring companies keeping to an umbrella-only contractor policy?
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Warning: hiring managers are low balling contractors
The UK's freelance community is facing a potential slowdown in hiring opportunities in the last weeks of 2024 as businesses grapple with economic challenges and re-evaluate their growth strategies. This concerning trend was highlighted by…
Why advertising legend Jon Williams is putting 100% of his faith in freelancers to build his…
The Freelance Informer speaks with Jon Williams, a man of many advertising industry-firsts, about why he has placed freelancers at the heart of his latest venture
Advertising agencies can afford to mess up, frankly, and still get paid.…
UK Budget: Recruiters warn contractors, clients and umbrella companies to brace for harsh landing
Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government's Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that could drastically alter the recruitment landscape.
Mary Maguire, Managing Director at…
How IT contractors can unlock their second act
The IT industry, known for its relentless pace of change, presents a unique challenge for experienced contractors looking to launch a new product or service as part of their second career act.
Age is Just a Number: The Rise of…
Can Fixed-Term Contractors Balance Caring and Careers?
A recent report by recruitment tech firm ETZ, "Carer's Leave OR Carers Leaving? Preventing the loss of workers from the job market," has ignited discussion about the challenges faced by carers in the workplace, particularly those on…