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We're delighted to be nominated at the Contracting Awards 2024, with the winners announced on Wednesday 13th November. ...

We explore 10 things you can do to help your Contractor CV stand out from the crowd and help increase your chances of landing your next dream contract. ...

If you are self-employed or run your own business, you will receive a UTR number when you register with HMRC for self-assessment. It is important to keep this number safe and secure, as you will need it for various tax-related tasks. ...

We're excited to announce that we have passed our annual FCSA Accreditation audit – a testament to our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of compliance and transparency in the industry. ...

Last year, at Umbrella.co.uk, we celebrated 15 years of providing the best value, expert, and compliant umbrella payroll services to contractor workers up and down the UK. ...

The Umbrella.co.uk team took on the Born Survivor Challenge in aid of the East Cheshire Hospice - Find out if we all managed to complete it, and how much money we raised – along with the photos of the day. ...

Whether you’re new to contracting or an existing customer, understanding your payslip might seem challenging sometimes. In this article we will break down your payslip so that you can understand what every cost means. ...

Regardless of whether you are new to contracting or a seasoned pro, there always seems to be someone out there who has a list of reasons why you won’t be able to get a mortgage. ...

According to a survey from Rest Less, almost 50% of self-employed people in the UK are 50 or older. Flexible working is increasing in popularity, with the number of self-employed people over 50 rising by 18% in the last decade. ...

Umbrella.co.uk is highlighting the financial benefits of flexible working, after new research found that British workers are £11,000 worse off each year due to 15 years of wage stagnation. Find out what our director's thoughts are. ...

According to Umbrella.co.uk's director Miles Grady, contracting and other types of flexible working could help bring more over-50s back into the workforce. ...

With the cost of living going up many freelancers will be looking at ways to save money or boost their income. Find out what you can do to boost your income as a freelancer. ...

A new survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of freelancers and temporary workers have considered moving to other types of work, with the majority saying that job security was their main concern. ...