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Umbrella vs Limited Company Expenses: What UK Contractors Can (and Can’t) Claim in 2025/26
Working out which business costs you can legitimately reclaim is a quick way to protect your take-home pay — but the rules shift...

Umbrella Search
Jul 86 min read
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Six Ways Contractors Can Use AI to Stay Competitive and Win More Work
Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech companies and big data scientists — it’s fast becoming a valuable asset for independent...

Umbrella Search
Jun 125 min read
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Why Umbrella Companies Are the best Choice for Contractors in 2025
With an ever-changing landscape, contractors must think carefully about the best way to operate. Typically, contractors can set up a...

Umbrella Search
May 66 min read
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Umbrella Companies: Cutting Through the Myths and Misunderstandings
Umbrella companies have become an essential part of the UK contracting landscape, yet they’re often misunderstood and, in some circles,...

Umbrella Search
May 65 min read
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Glossary of Terms for Umbrella Companies
Understanding how umbrella companies work—and the jargon that comes with them—can be tricky, especially with the UK’s constantly changing...

Umbrella Search
Apr 105 min read
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Spring Statement 2025: Key Takeaways for contractors
The 2025 Spring Budget was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of March, promising economic stability, growth and financial...

Umbrella Search
Apr 34 min read
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Umbrella Companies and Contractor Rights in the UK
For many UK contractors, umbrella companies offer an alternative to setting up a limited company. They provide administrative...

Umbrella Search
Mar 124 min read
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What to expect from an umbrella company
For thousands of contractors across the UK, an umbrella company offers a stress-free way of contracting. However, taking the leap to an...

Umbrella Search
Mar 116 min read
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What every contractor needs to ask before choosing an umbrella company
Choosing the right umbrella company is an important decision that every contractor needs to make. There are plenty of umbrella companies...

Umbrella Search
Jan 234 min read
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Top tips to securing high value contracts in 2025
As we enter 2025, what better time for contractors to plan for the year ahead? Many contractors will be looking forward and reviewing how...

Umbrella Search
Jan 164 min read
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Umbrella company vs limited company: complete guide
A significant decision every contractor must make is whether to operate through an umbrella company or a limited company. Both options...

Umbrella Search
Jan 94 min read
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How to start 2025 right for contractors
A new year is a great time for contractors to take stock of their achievements from the previous year and plan for the year ahead....

Umbrella Search
Jan 24 min read
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A guide to downtime for contractors this Christmas
It’s typical for contractors to have busy and often unpredictable workloads. Working on different contracts throughout the year, bringing...

Umbrella Search
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Are contractors entitled to holiday pay this festive season?
Contractors that operate through a limited company or on a self-employed basis, unfortunately, don’t benefit from receiving holiday...

Umbrella Search
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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Why using an umbrella company can help contractor's work-life balance
For the typical contractor, striking a good work-life balance can be tricky. After all, not only do you have to manage the contract at...

Umbrella Search
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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How to spot differences between umbrella companies
One of the most significant decisions contractors face in their careers is whether to work independently as self-employed individuals or...

Umbrella Search
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Autumn Budget 2024: what does it mean for contractors?
On 30th October 2024, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn Budget.  Amongst the measures announced in...

Umbrella Search
Nov 4, 20244 min read
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Top mistakes contractors make when choosing an umbrella company
Choosing the right umbrella company to work with is a crucial task for contractors. After all, an umbrella company is there to support...

Umbrella Search
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Contractors: what does the BAE rate mean for you?
The Bank of England recently announced that it would be holding interest rates at 5.00% . The Bank of England last dropped interest...

Umbrella Search
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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How to Retire Early as a Contractor
In this guide, Umbrella Search outlines our top tips to help every contractor plan for the future and aim for early retirement.Â

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Sep 12, 20244 min read
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