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Despite many agencies now instructing contractors to only use FCSA accredited umbrellas, the marketplace is still full of dubious payment providers. Unfortunately when a contractor is offered a unrealistically high take-home pay, they are willing to push and push the... Read More

The IR35 reform that was postponed  until April 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation is still on track despite continued lobbying from those that oppose it. Since the announcement that IR35 was going to be rolled out to the... Read More

As the smallest entity across industry supply chains, contractors have been among the hardest hit by the Covid 19 lockdown.  For many contractors, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has been an essential and valuable necessity when many of their... Read More

In a compassionate move by HMRC, the implementation of IR35 into the private sector has been postponed until April 2021.  This is due to the impact Covid 19 has had on the everyday and working life of many. As much... Read More

With many people working from home and internet usage up, online safety should be a priority for everyone.  Hackers, phishers, malware and viruses are everyday hazards that everyone faces and everyone should be aware of. Remote access, video meeting and... Read More

In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, we would like to reassure all contractors and all of our clients that our business will continue as normal.  Our system and support network is completely cloud-based so we will be able... Read More

So the 2020 budget has been published and much to the dismay of contractors working in the private sector, there has been no backtracking, reforms or changes. The planned changes due to be implemented in April are on track and... Read More

With April 2020 looming, many contractors are finding that they have to find an alternative pay method for receiving their remuneration. Most agencies are instructing contractors to use an umbrella company to be able receive payments from the agency, otherwise... Read More

Stress affects all of us.  At home, at work and at all times even when we don’t realise it.  From a twitch in your eye to not sleeping well the signs are usually there. Managing stress is the key to... Read More

Payments Pro are now a fully accredited FCSA member further proving our commitment to compliance and market-leading customer service. The Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA) was setup to ensure that accountancy, umbrella and payroll in the contracting sector had... Read More