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Umbrella Regulation: The potential cost of non-compliance

Following on from the conclusion of the “tackling non-compliance in the umbrella company market” consultation, the sector now awaits the final legislation, rumoured to be arriving in summer 2025 and effective from April 2026. Although there is still uncertainty as to what measures the final legislation will include, what is clear is that the responsibility for Pay As You Earn (‘PAYE’) and National Insurance (‘NIC’) liability will move to the agency closest to the client in the supply chain, and where there is no agency, that liability will sit with the client themselves.

Thu 13th Feb, 2025 | Tony Hodkinson

Case Studies

iKas: quick and efficient onboarding

When looking for a screening provider it’s important to ensure that you’re not taking any risks you don’t need to but these are more common than some may think, PayStream’s Candidate Screening service can help to mitigate any onboarding risks whilst also improving the onboarding journey with a simple, visual workflow

Thu 6th Feb, 2025 | Steven Cheeseman

Contractor Info

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

Case Studies

A friendly, customer-centric screening team

If you're in the recruitment sector and collaborating with an external team for your screening and onboarding, it's vital to select a service that is easily accessible, provides fast turnaround times, and guarantees compliance.

Sun 5th Jan, 2025 | Steven Cheeseman

Contractor Info

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

Case Studies

Adepto: ensured compliance with screening

Candidate Screening ensures your candidates are onboarded quickly, simply and most important compliantly, Adepto had compliance at the forefront of their mind when turning to PayStream for assistance with their documentation.

Tue 24th Dec, 2024 | Steven Cheeseman

Agency Info

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

Contractor Info

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

Industry News

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