The FCSA responds to recent cyber-attacks targetting umbrella companies
Brookson, a leading UK-based umbrella company, had been hit by a cyber-attack this week that’s caused a temporary…
Brookson is the latest umbrella company to be hit with a “malicious” cyber attack
Umbrella companies are continuing to be targeted by cybercriminals. Last night, one of the UK’s leading umbrella companies,…
Umbrella company cloning remains a serious threat to the sector in 2022
Sadly, the threat of umbrella company cloning doesn’t appear to have faded away. Instead, it remains a severe…
Parasol umbrella company experiences “system outage” resulting in delayed payments
One of the UK’s best-known umbrella companies, Parasol, has experienced a “system outage”, which has resulted in late…
Contractors – don’t forget to have your say on umbrella companies to help the government improve the industry
The government has opened a consultation into the umbrella company marketplace, and it is seeking assistance from contractors,…
The FCSA welcomes Chris Bryce as new CEO
The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) has confirmed that Chris Bryce is taking over as CEO (previously…
Will the government regulate umbrella companies in 2022?
Towards the backend of 2021, the government released several pieces of guidance about umbrella companies to help the…
Is the cheapest umbrella company the best option?
If you’re interested in using an umbrella company for your payroll, you may be tempted to identify the…
What is the difference between a compliant umbrella company and a tax avoidance scheme?
There is no hiding from the fact that changes to IR35 (off-payroll) have resulted in more unscrupulous tax…
Finding an umbrella company in the New Year: 10 tips for contractors and freelancers seeking an umbrella company
The demand for umbrella companies is rising due to recent changes to off-payroll working rules (IR35). It’s estimated…
Helpful information if you are unpaid by an umbrella company
Sadly, it appears that a well-known umbrella company has filed for liquidation - leaving hundreds of contractors potentially…
What you need to know when checking your umbrella company payslips, according to government guidance
The government has been very busy writing guidance to help those who require the services of umbrella companies.…
