Mini 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 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 […]
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