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“HA-Haw”: Companies that blanket banned freelancers hit hardest by Employers’ NI…
The increase in Employers' National Insurance (NI) is likely to have the biggest impact on businesses that stopped using freelance workers because of the off-payroll working rules, says IR35 expert
Introduced on 6th April 2025,…
Employment Rights Bill: Workers on zero-hours contracts can decline guaranteed hours says latest…
In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-compliance in the umbrella company sector. Plus, commentary from those serving contractors…
IR35: HMRC “downplayed” impact of off-payroll working rules reform on contractors
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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released a report outlining the government's assessment of the impact of the IR35 reforms on private sector contractors. However, several sources representing contractors contest the…
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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Some umbrella companies could still be pocketing holiday pay. Here’s how to get it back by…
A source has told The Freelance Informer how some umbrella companies could still be systematically withholding and pocketing holiday pay from contractors and temp workers, potentially affecting thousands, especially supply teachers.…
HMRC Launches Pay Checker for Umbrella Workers
The UK government has launched a new beta tool aimed at helping umbrella workers and employment businesses estimate take-home pay and understand deductions. Available now on GOV.UK, the tool, the launch comes in response to growing…
Umbrella companies will no longer be “legally” responsible for operating PAYE payments
The UK government has announced a major shake-up of the temporary labour market, aiming to tackle widespread tax avoidance within the umbrella company sector and improve conditions for workers.
Legislation will be introduced that will…
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.
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High court ruling raises concerns for contractors: “Umbrella workers cannot be…
The latest umbrella company fraud case in the UK serves as a stark reminder for contractors to exercise greater diligence when selecting an umbrella company. In this report, we detail the latest case and outline essential questions…
“Ghost payroll”: new tax avoidance scheme coming after contractors and recruitment agencies
The contracting sector is constantly evolving, and unfortunately, not all developments are for the better. Professional Passport, a payment intermediary and umbrella compliance adviser, has sounded the alarm about a new form of tax…