Every contractor wants to focus on doing a great job on the contract at hand, not spending their precious time writing up invoices,...

Understanding how umbrella companies work—and the jargon that comes with them—can be tricky, especially with the UK’s constantly changing...

The 2025 Spring Budget was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of March, promising economic stability, growth and financial...

For many UK contractors, umbrella companies offer an alternative to setting up a limited company. They provide administrative...

With changes in legislation, evolving contractor working patterns, and shifting tax policies, many professionals are asking: Is it still...

For thousands of contractors across the UK, an umbrella company offers a stress-free way of contracting. However, taking the leap to an...

As we enter into a new year, it’s always a good opportunity for contractors to look back over the year that has passed, and forward to...

Choosing the right umbrella company is an important decision that every contractor needs to make. There are plenty of umbrella companies...

As we enter 2025, what better time for contractors to plan for the year ahead? Many contractors will be looking forward and reviewing how...

A significant decision every contractor must make is whether to operate through an umbrella company or a limited company. Both options...

A new year is a great time for contractors to take stock of their achievements from the previous year and plan for the year ahead....

It’s typical for contractors to have busy and often unpredictable workloads. Working on different contracts throughout the year, bringing...

Contractors that operate through a limited company or on a self-employed basis, unfortunately, don’t benefit from receiving holiday...

For the typical contractor, striking a good work-life balance can be tricky. After all, not only do you have to manage the contract at...

One of the most significant decisions contractors face in their careers is whether to work independently as self-employed individuals or...

Every contractor knows that choosing contracting as a career path can bring its challenges. Although a highly rewarding career option,...

If you’ve been signed up with your current umbrella company for a while, you may be wondering whether it’s time for a change. Or, perhaps...

On 30th October 2024, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn Budget.    Amongst the measures announced in...

Choosing the right umbrella company to work with is a crucial task for contractors. After all, an umbrella company is there to support...

The Bank of England recently announced that it would be holding interest rates at  5.00% . The Bank of England last dropped interest...