The 2025 Spring Budget was announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the end of March, promising economic stability, growth and financial...

In this guide, Umbrella Search outlines our top tips to help every contractor plan for the future and aim for early retirement. 

Contractors are individuals who perform jobs on a contractual basis and by default are not classed as permanent employees. This can mean...

Contracting can be a highly rewarding career path with many contractors being in control of their own career progression, enjoying...

With different rules for contractors that are self-employed and those that work through an umbrella provider, it can be a tricky task to...

An umbrella provider is a company that contractors can work through rather than setting up their own limited company. If you are a...

Thousands of contractors opt to work through an umbrella company in the UK. So why has this become such a popular option for contractors?...

With recent Budget news at the forefront of contractors' minds, many will be looking to review their financial situation. This is a...

Navigating holiday pay and maximising the Easter break downtime presents unique opportunities for freelancers and contractors working...

Every contractor will want to know how the measures announced in the Spring 2024 budget by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will...

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuances of moving from from operating as a limited company to working under an umbrella...

With the new year upon us contractors may be taking stock and planning the year ahead. For thousands of contractors, the question of...

At Umbrella Search, we know that there are plenty of myths surrounding working with an umbrella company out there. To help you cut...

Professionals are turning to umbrella companies as a flexible and convenient solution for managing their finances in the rapidly evolving...

There are several reasons contractors chose the umbrella company route over PAYE agency or limited company. One of these reasons is...

Many contractors across the UK opt to work through an umbrella company in order to avoid the stresses that come with contracting through...

Whatever industry you operate in, every contractor wants to ensure they are being tax efficient and are claiming back tax-deductible...

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary employment, we are entering a new era marked by flexibility and autonomy. With the surge of...

In this guide Umbrella Search explains how contractors can secure contract work in 2023

Many contractors opt to use the services of an umbrella company. After all, setting up your own limited company is a significant...