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‘Too good to be true’ payment scheme users risk bankruptcy

marketing | 30 October 2017

Ebt

A recently concluded court case could have far-reaching consequences for contractors on ‘too good to be true’ tax avoidance schemes.

In a warning sign to contractors that are thinking about using a dodgy ‘too good to be true’ remuneration scheme, MPs have been told that users of one type of tax avoidance scheme could risk bankruptcy in the near future.

The charge centres on a recently concluded Supreme Court Case between Rangers Football Club and HMRC and a tax avoidance scheme where an offshore Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) paid players and other staff through loans.

New agencies for the provision of supply teachers

marketing | 12 October 2017

Crown Commercial Service

The government’s buying department, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is creating a new national framework for the provision of supply teachers.

Amid growing concerns about a nationwide teacher shortage, the government wants a better deal for temporary staff and the schools that recruit them.

Working with the Department for Education (DfE), the CCS is finalising a new agreement that will cover all temporary and fixed term teaching and non-teaching roles.

This includes unqualified teaching assistants, cover supervisors, supply teachers and head teachers as well as non-classroom personnel like clerical workers and cleaners.

To justify the new framework, CSS highlighted school spending figures on supply staff.

Umbrella attends the When You Wish Upon a Star's 20th Black & White Ball

marketing | 3 October 2017

When You Wish Upon a Star

Our employees of the year had a great time at the When You Wish Upon a Star's 20^th Black & White Ball on Saturday night.

The team snapped some great celeb selfies with stars such as Saracen from Gladiators, Nikki Sanderson from Hollyoaks, Will Mellor and the singer Carly Paoli.

A fabulous dinner and bubbly was followed by dancing into the night with some 'special moves' from Adam in Customer Services.

Umbrella.co.uk are proud to support and fundraise for this amazing charity who continue to grant the wishes of children living with life threatening illnesses.

Win a £1,000 iPhoneX in time for Christmas*

marketing | 18 September 2017

This is the MUST HAVE iPhone that everyone’s been waiting for!

This brand new handset from Apple has barely been launched but we are already giving our agency consultants the chance to win one just by referring to Umbrella.co.uk between 18 September and 15 December 2017. *

With masses of amazing techie updates including wireless charging, 4k filming, a huge super retina screen and so much more, everyone wants to get their hands on one before Christmas.

It’s easy to refer to Umbrella.co.uk. Simply email the contractors name, job title, phone number and pay rate to newsignups@umbrella.co.uk or call 01625 546 610.

Congratulations to Nick Martin - August Umbrlela Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Nick Martin - August Umbrella Employee of the Month

marketing | 23 August 2017

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"Congratulations to Nick Martin who has won Umbrella Employee of the month for August. Nick is one of our Accountants and has been with Umbrella since April 2015. Nick is an inspirational and motivating member of the Accountancy team. Nick always goes the extra mile and is always keen to take on new projects with dedication." Micaela Blackshaw, Deputy Accountancy Services Manager.

OECD calls for self-employed tax hike

marketing | 24 October 2017

Calls from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to revive plans for a self-employment tax hike have been met with scorn and confusion from self-employment pressure groups.

The last budget, delivered before the general election in June, included plans to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for self-employed workers.

But in an embarrassing U-turn the Chancellor was forced to drop the tax hike when MPs pointed out that it contravened a 2015 election promise not to increase VAT, NICs or income tax.

Congratulations to Rebeca Rivas - September employee of the month

marketing | 5 October 2017

employee of the month

Umbrella.co.uk is delighted to announce that our Employee of the Month for September is our lovely Spanish Senorita, Rebeca Rivas! Rebeca joined our Welcome Team 6 months ago and since then has made herself invaluable for her attention to detail, and very popular with our new customers! Well done Rebeca!!

Don’t have a breakdown over your pay breakdown

marketing | 19 September 2017

One of the questions regularly asked by contractors working through Umbrella.co.uk is about the “extra costs” which are payable by contract workers. We are often told that our workers have previously found it hard to get to the bottom of what these costs are for, and that other payroll providers are reluctant to break them down for them.

Umbrella.co.uk prides itself on being upfront and transparent about any deductions that are made from income generated. We will talk every potential new customer through the charges before you join us and will itemise them on your payslip each week so you know exactly where your money is going, and how the figure for net pay is arrived at.

Back to school: Four new skills contractors can learn for free

marketing | 4 September 2017

It’s September again. The days are getting colder and the nights are drawing in.

For parents, it’s also the time of year for new school uniforms because the long summer break is coming to an end and the kids are heading back to school.

Now, with an explosion in the availability of free online courses on everything from cookery to investing in stocks and shares, learning new skills isn’t just for children anymore.

If you want to increase your earning power and run your contracting business more effectively, pick a course below and get learning.

Umbrella.co.uk Agency Fantasy Football League Update

marketing | 22 August 2017

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Little Pea’s, Rooney Rampage & Pogba Points making the difference this week. The ongoing Mystery as to why Harry Kane never scores in August continues. Do you drop him or leave him in???! Complete change in top 3 from last week with some big names taking big hits as mid table teams climb up. Its early days but I’ve heard some rumours of teams already considering their wildcards is this for real or are the mind games beginning?

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