Contractor Payroll Delays: The Real Reasons Payments Get Held Up
7 October 2026
First payday nerves? We get it. You’ve done the work. You’ve submitted your timesheet. Now you’re watching your bank account and wondering: “When is my money actually going to land?” The good news? Genuine payroll delays are far less common than you might think. At Honest Payroll, we work hard to avoid payment delays at […]
Read MoreBuilding Your International Contractor Arm? Payroll Shouldn’t Be the Bottleneck.
15 September 2026
How recruitment agencies in AI and Tech can scale their contractor offering without creating a payroll headache. The AI and Tech recruitment market is moving fast. And if your agency is two, three or four years old, you’ve probably already built a solid permanent recruitment business. You have clients. You have candidates. You have a […]
Read MoreProtecting International Contractors: The Honest Way.
19 August 2026
Comprehensive & Affordable: International contractor insurance from around £10 a month. Up to £10 million Public Liability. Up to £5 million Professional Indemnity. A specialist solution from Honest Payroll. When you’re placing or working as an international contractor, payroll is only part of the picture. What happens if something goes wrong? Who covers the contractor […]
Read MoreWhat the New 2026 Right to Work Changes Mean for Your Business
27 July 2026
The Right to Work rules are changing from 1 October 2026 – and they could affect far more businesses than ever before. For years, many organisations believed Right to Work checks only applied to employees. From 1 October 2026, that changes significantly. The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 expands the UK’s illegal working […]
Read MoreMini Umbrella Companies in 2026: What Every Recruitment Agency Needs to Know
8 July 2026
By Paul Gatenby When it comes to payroll, most recruitment agencies have one simple objective – make sure contractors are paid accurately, on time and compliantly. Yet, in 2026, one of the biggest risks facing agencies isn’t payroll processing itself. It’s who is processing your payroll. HMRC continues to crack down on Mini Umbrella Companies […]
Read MoreWhy Contractor Take-Home Pay Isn’t What You Expect (And What To Check)
18 June 2026
When a contractor accepts a new assignment, the first thing they often focus on is the advertised day rate. £250 a day. £400 a day. £600 a day. But the reality is that the amount that lands in their bank account can be very different from the headline figure. For both contractors and recruitment agencies, […]
Read MoreHow Honest Payroll Helps Accountancy Firms Scale Efficiently:
10 June 2026
We Deliver Specialist Payroll Support for Accountants Who Want to Focus on Growth. Payroll has become one of the most complex and time-consuming services an accountancy firm can offer. From RTI submissions and auto-enrolment pensions to CIS deductions, statutory payments and ever-changing HMRC regulations, payroll requires constant attention, technical expertise and absolute accuracy. For many […]
Read MoreHow Honest Payroll Specialist Contractor Insurance with AVIVA Helps Agencies Protect Their Workforce and Gain a Competitive Edge
27 May 2026
In today’s contractor market, agencies are under increasing pressure to do more than simply place talent. Contractors expect stronger support, greater protection and genuine investment in their wellbeing — particularly when working internationally, offshore or in higher-risk environments. At Honest Payroll, we recognised that agencies needed a more complete workforce solution. That’s why we partnered […]
Read MoreUmbrella vs PAYE vs Limited Company: The Straightforward Guide Contractors Actually Need
14 May 2026
For contractors entering the market in 2026, there’s no shortage of information about how to get paid. The problem is, much of it is confusing, contradictory, or oversimplified. Umbrella company.PAYE.Limited company. Most contractors have heard the terms. But many are still unsure which option is right for them, how IR35 affects the decision, or why […]
Read MoreA New Standard in Contractor Payroll Transparency
6 May 2026
The Changing Landscape for Contractor Payments From April 2026, the UK contractor and recruitment landscape is entering a new phase of scrutiny. With increasing focus from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), agencies are being asked tougher questions: Are workers being paid correctly? Are tax liabilities being handled properly? Can you evidence compliance before something goes wrong? Historically, many […]
Read MoreContractor Payroll Compliance Checklist: A Practical Guide for Contractors and Recruitment Agencies
30 March 2026
Payroll shouldn’t be complicated. But for many contractors and recruitment agencies, it often is. With increasing regulation, evolving compliance expectations, and greater visibility across recruitment supply chains, payroll has become more than just processing payments — it’s now a key part of risk management, trust, and contractor experience. The challenge is that issues don’t always […]
Read MoreThe Future of Contractor Payroll in the UK: What Contractors & Agencies Should Prepare For (2026 Update)
24 March 2026
The world of contractor payroll in the UK has changed significantly over the past decade. From IR35 reforms to increased compliance requirements across recruitment supply chains, both contractors and agencies now face a more complex landscape than ever before. And the changes are far from over. From April 2026, new regulatory developments linked to Making […]
Read MoreCIS + MTD: The Double Compliance Burden Hitting Your Contractors in 2026.
5 February 2026
By Paul Gatenby, February 2025 If you’re a recruitment agency running a CIS desk, your contractors are about to get hit with a “Compliance Double-Whammy.” HMRC is layering Making Tax Digital (MTD) right on top of existing CIS requirements. If your subcontractors aren’t prepared, your supply chain is at risk. Here’s the honest truth […]
Read MoreMTD 2026: The 60-Day Countdown. Stop Panicking, Start Prepping.
5 February 2026
By Paul Gatenby, February 2025 The “once-a-year” tax return is officially on its deathbed. From April 6, 2026, HMRC is changing the rules of the game for high-earning contractors. If you aren’t digital, you aren’t compliant. No more shoeboxes of receipts; no more “dealing with it in January.” If you earned over £50,000 in […]
Read MoreInternational Contractor Payroll in 2026: The Myths That Could Leave You (and Your Clients) Exposed
19 January 2026
By Paul Gatenby, Global Account Director. January 2026 With new UK payroll and compliance laws coming into effect in April 2026, there is still widespread confusion among international contractors and the agencies and end clients that engage them – about what the rules actually mean. One of the most dangerous assumptions we hear is: “If […]
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