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Umbrella.co.uk Receive a Nomination at The Contracting Awards 2024

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

24 Oct 2024 5 min read

10 Tips to Make Your Contractor CV Stand Out

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. ...

11 Sep 2024 5 min read

What is a UTR Number and what is it used for?

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. ...

11 Sep 2024 1 min read

Celebrating Excellence: Passing our Annual FCSA Audit

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. ...

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31 Jul 2024 1 min read

Umbrella.co.uk gets a brand new look

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. ...

31 Jul 2024 5 min read

We smashed our target for the Born Survivor Challenge

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. ...

31 Jul 2024 5 min read

Your Payslip Explained – A Guide to Umbrella Contracting

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

Dispelling the Common Myths of Contractor Mortgaging

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

Study: Half of self-employed people are over 50

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

£11,000 pay gap highlights benefits of flexible working

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

How flexible working can attract over-50s back to work

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

How to get a higher rate of pay as a freelancer

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

Job security is top concern for contractors

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. ...

29 Jul 2024 5 min read

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