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Welcome to Honest Payroll Insights, where over 20 years of global experience meets a commitment to clarity and expertise. Here is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of payroll, accountancy, and recruitment.

Whether you’re in oil and gas, healthcare, construction, or any sector demanding tailored solutions, our team of industry experts is here to keep you informed and empowered. From compliance updates to practical tips and industry trends, explore content designed to make managing payroll seamless – every step of the way.

Contractor Payroll Delays: The Real Reasons Payments Get Held Up

Honest Guides Tax Tips
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 […]

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Building Your International Contractor Arm? Payroll Shouldn’t Be the Bottleneck.

Honest Guides Market Intelligence
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 […]

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Protecting International Contractors: The Honest Way.

Honest Guides Market Intelligence
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 […]

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What the New 2026 Right to Work Changes Mean for Your Business

Compliance Updates Honest Guides Market Intelligence
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 […]

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Mini Umbrella Companies in 2026: What Every Recruitment Agency Needs to Know

Compliance Updates Honest Guides Honest Updates
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 […]

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Why Contractor Take-Home Pay Isn’t What You Expect (And What To Check)

Honest Guides Market Intelligence Tax Tips
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, […]

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How Honest Payroll Helps Accountancy Firms Scale Efficiently:

Honest Guides
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 […]

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How Honest Payroll Specialist Contractor Insurance with AVIVA Helps Agencies Protect Their Workforce and Gain a Competitive Edge

Case Study Honest Guides
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 […]

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Umbrella vs PAYE vs Limited Company: The Straightforward Guide Contractors Actually Need

Honest Guides Market Intelligence Tax Tips
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 […]

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A New Standard in Contractor Payroll Transparency

Honest Guides Honest Updates
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 […]

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