Rule changes, HMRC updates, and news from inside Faversham. Written in plain English, so you know what actually matters and what's just noise.
Umbrella and payroll rules shift constantly. Most of it never touches you. Some of it will cost you real money if you miss it. We read the updates, work out which is which, and tell you straight. No jargon, no scaremongering, no filler.
The government is tightening the rules on how umbrella companies operate. If you're a contractor or an agency, this affects who's liable and how you're paid. We break down what's actually changing and what to do about it.
Read the full update →Cheaper isn't cheaper if HMRC comes knocking two years later. Here's how to spot a scheme that looks fine now and falls apart the moment it's checked.
The off-payroll rules keep evolving. If you place contractors, the liability question just moved again. Here's where it sits now and how to stay on the right side of it.
Switching payroll providers used to take a quarter. We rebuilt the process so it takes days. Here's how, and what it means if you're stuck with a provider you'd rather leave.