A targeted unpaid tax crackdown by HMRC has seen five plumbers arrested during raids in London, Hampshire, Surrey, Middlesex and West Bromwich. Read the full story

The AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) come into force on the 1^st of October this year – just a few months away and 1st Contact Umbrella is busy behind the scenes to ensure their clients benefit from the new regulations.

The principle of the AWR is to entitle temporary agency workers “equal treatment” with regards to basic employment and working conditions, if and when a 12-week qualifying period in a particular job is completed.
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If you’re an independent contractor or considering the switch to freelancing, an Umbrella Company might be the most sensible solution for you. Here’s a quick rundown of the benefits of working through a professional Umbrella Payroll Company.

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Working as a contractor in the UK can be the most lucrative decision you ever make… But is it worth the hassle? Despite a dip in the general UK job market, skilled specialists are still highly sought after and can command impressive salaries. Working as a contractor in the UK is often a fast-track to financial independence. Read the full story

1st Contact is warning contractors, residing in the UK, who are seeking tax administration services, of a real threat in the industry. This announcement rides on the back of ‘fly by night’ Umbrella companies posing to the UK contracting market with dubious and unfounded services and credentials that do not meet basic legal and preferred practice standards.

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