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While most umbrella companies in the UK process payroll ethically and compliantly, a few have made the headlines for the wrong reasons. Sadly, a few non-compliant umbrella companies have given the entire sector a tainted image because they have been incorrectly paying contractors and freelancers, sometimes secretly retaining more money by deducting hidden amounts straight from the workers’ pockets. With supply chain confidence lower than ever before, there is one way that contractors and freelancers can be certain they are being paid compliantly – by choosing a SafeRec Certified Umbrella Company. This article explains the many benefits of selecting a SafeRec Certified Umbrella Company and the importance of the professional body, the FCSA (The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association), in protecting temporary workers from tax avoidance schemes.

To cater to the rising demand for CIS payroll specialists, Churchill Knight is delighted to announce that we have officially launched Churchill Knight CIS – a compliant and efficient payroll service to cater exclusively to self-employed professionals working in the construction sector.

Churchill Knight Umbrella is delighted to announce that we have become a Certified SafeRec Umbrella Company – adding even more protection to our employees. Please keep reading for more information, including an overview of SafeRec, why they are changing the approach to compliance and transparency in the sector and the benefits and reassurances available to every contractor and freelancer who uses Churchill Knight Umbrella for their payroll.

Churchill Knight & Associates Ltd and Churchill Knight Umbrella have both successfully passed the annual FCSA compliance audit, maintaining our FCSA membership for another year. Please keep reading to learn more about our renewed membership and how maintaining our FCSA accreditation showcases our commitment to compliance within our sector.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his first Spring Budget in the House of Commons today (15th March 2023). Continue reading to discover the key announcements in the Spring Budget 2023.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer will present his Spring Budget 2023 to Parliament on Wednesday 15th March 2023. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) will publish revised forecasts for the economy and public finances on the same day.

If you are required to submit a self-assessment tax return for the 2021/22 tax year, the 31st of January 2023 deadline is approaching quickly. Failure to submit your tax return by the deadline will automatically result in a £100 penalty. Keep reading to learn more about self-assessment tax returns and advice to help you meet the deadline and avoid a fine from HMRC.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Autumn Statement to The House of Commons on 17th November 2022. Continue reading to discover Jeremy Hunt's key announcements.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the Government will reverse almost all of the tax measures announced in the mini-budget that have not yet been legislated. Continue reading to discover the key announcements and find out what is changing.

In a surprising yet welcomed announcement, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has pledged to simplify IR35 rules for contractors in the UK. From April 2023, off-payroll working rules introduced in 2017 and 2021 will be scrapped, and workers will again be responsible for deciding their employment status.