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5 tips for contract negotiation

As a contractor, being able to negotiate your contracts effectively is an essential skill. The aim of the game is simple, you are trying to get the highest possible contract rate. However, with that being said it’s not quite as easy as it sounds! So, here are our top 5 tips in the art of contract negotiation...

Fri 10th Jan, 2025 | Tom Sweeney

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Protect yourself from scammers during the tax season

As HMRC’s January 31st Self Assessment deadline approaches, scammers are ramping up efforts to target unsuspecting taxpayers. With a reported 145,000 scam attempts there has been a 16.7% rise since last year and HMRC is urging taxpayers to stay vigilant. In this article, we’ll highlight a few of the strategies scammers use and how you can be more vigilant:

Fri 3rd Jan, 2025 | Alex Bentley

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Is your umbrella on the naughty or nice list?

The government is making some important changes that will affect how recruitment agencies work with umbrella companies, and we’re here to help you understand what’s coming and how you can prepare. Starting in April 2026, the measures move the responsibility for Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and NI liability to the agency closest to the client in the supply chain.

Mon 9th Dec, 2024 | Tony Hodkinson

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How to build a strong network as a contractor

Building a solid professional network can be a huge help in a contractor’s career. From finding new opportunities and gaining valuable insights to positioning yourself in the market, a well-connected network helps contractors support each other and succeed. Here’s how to grow a strong network that can support you throughout your contracting journey.

Thu 5th Dec, 2024 | Alex Bentley

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PayStream wins two Contracting Awards

We’re very proud to announce that PayStream have won in two different categories at The Contracting Awards 2024, including Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients) for the fourth time overall and Best Contractor Verification & Screening Provider for our Candidate Screening service.

Thu 14th Nov, 2024 | Alex Bentley

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Umbrella regulation: the future of the umbrella company landscape

This collaboration was an important factor in leading HMRC to acknowledge, from the consultation responses and its own compliance activities, that compliant umbrella companies have a positive role to play in the temporary labour market going forward.

Wed 13th Nov, 2024 | Alison Roberts

Industry News

Autumn Budget 2024 – ‘Fixing the foundations to deliver change’

The first Budget to be delivered by a female Chancellor and the first Labour Budget for 15 years made for a landmark one in many ways. All measures were added to by new Chancellor Rachel Reeves in what many observers regarded as a significant and far-reaching attempt to address perceived problems with the UK’s fiscal and economic well-being.

Thu 31st Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Employment Rights Bill 2024 and the labour industry

The Bill is a significant piece of legislation with more than 150 pages and 28 reforms, probably far more than commentators and business were expecting. It now must make its way through Parliament and some proposals will undergo scrutiny through public consultation.

Thu 17th Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Government unveils the Employment Rights Bill

Labour introduced its flagship Employment Rights Bill to the Commons today (10th October). Granting employees access to rights earlier in their employment is at the heart of the reform to drive growth in the economy by supporting more people into secure work.

Thu 10th Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Countdown to the Labour Budget

The Budget on 30th October is now less than a month away. Those attendees of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool were alert for additional hints on measures which might be brought forward, but sadly, they were disappointed.

Mon 7th Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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A roundup of our favourite Autumn 2024 rewards

PayStream Rewards is an incentive available to all of our umbrella employees, providing them with amazing discounts at thousands of retailers across the UK. This includes everything from popular high street brands to independent stores. Here’s a selection of some of our current top picks. Remember that offers are subject to change and T&Cs may apply.

Wed 18th Sept, 2024 | Alex Bentley

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PayStream are shortlisted for three Contracting Awards

We are delighted to share the news that PayStream has been nominated in three prestigious categories at The Contracting Awards 2024, including: Best Umbrella Company (over 1,500 clients), Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients), and Best Contractor Screening & Verification Product.

Thu 15th Aug, 2024 | Alex Bentley