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International Women's Day 2024 #InspireInclusion

It’s time to  celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2024. Each one of us can make a positive difference for women, and this year’s theme is: "Let's Inspire Inclusion".

Fri 8th Mar, 2024 | Clare Baker

Industry News

Spring 2024 Budget summary

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring 2024 Budget to a raucous House of Commons.

Wed 6th Mar, 2024 | Alison Roberts

Industry News

UK households to benefit from historic National Insurance cut

To alleviate financial strain on households across the UK, the government has initiated a significant reduction in National Insurance (NI), providing relief to approximately 27 million taxpayers. We explore how the reduction will help taxpayers.

Mon 4th Mar, 2024 | Tom Sweeney

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What could an election–friendly budget deliver?

The Chancellor’s Spring Budget is due on 6 March and it’s Jeremy Hunt’s job to set out the government’s plans for the economy, both in terms of public spending and the taxation needed to fund it.

Thu 8th Feb, 2024 | Alison Roberts

Contractor Info

6 skills every contractor needs

If you’re thinking about becoming a contractor or just looking for ways to better yourself, there are some skills that are great to have under your belt. Below we list the 6 skills every contractor needs to thrive.

Wed 7th Feb, 2024 | Alex Bentley

Industry News

Addressing the impact of double taxation

The new legislation will prevent the inequity of double taxation that impacted certain parties in the supply chain.

Wed 24th Jan, 2024 | Alison Roberts

Industry News

HMRC guidance for employment businesses working with umbrella companies

While the sector waits for the outcome to be published on the government’s Call for Evidence on ‘Tackling non-compliance in the umbrella marketplace,’ HMRC have released guidance for employment businesses who work with umbrellas.

Wed 20th Dec, 2023 | Alison Roberts

Industry News

Deliveroo delivers in the Supreme Court

Gig economy giant Deliveroo’s stance on the status of its riders was upheld in the Supreme Court last week. Although not an IR35 case appeal, the Court’s judgement sheds additional light on some important principles in determining employment status.

Tue 12th Dec, 2023 | Alison Roberts

PayStream News

Don't miss December's Festive Rewards

Designed specifically with our umbrella employees in mind, PayStream Rewards unlocks the best deals, offers and savings from hundreds of major UK brands.

Fri 1st Dec, 2023 | Alex Bentley

Industry News

An Autumn Statement for growth

Mr Hunt explained that the government was focussed on five areas: reducing the national debt; cutting tax and rewarding hard work; backing British business; building domestic and sustainable energy and delivering world-class education.

Wed 22nd Nov, 2023 | Alison Roberts

PayStream News

Lee Jenkins PayStream Journey

Lee joined PayStream almost 2 years ago, initially on a temporary basis before becoming a permanent member of our Agency Support team. We wanted to learn a little bit more about Lee and his journey at PayStream.

Mon 20th Nov, 2023 | Tom Sweeney

Agency Info

Why aren’t umbrella companies licensed?

Feedback from the initial Call for Evidence in 2021 drew out important issues which formed the basis of some questions raised in the latest consultation, which closed in August. One chapter focussed on possible options for regulating umbrella companies. In this article we consider those questions, their possible outcomes along with our own views.

Thu 9th Nov, 2023 | Alison Roberts

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