Practical Steps Recruitment Businesses Should Take Now

The Finance Act 2026 shifts payroll tax risk up the chain and the most effective response is practical, not theoretical. Below is a workable action list to help reduce your exposure. 1) Audit your labour supply chain You must know who is paying your workers, on what basis, and which umbrella companies are being used.... Read more »

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Who the Finance Act 2026 really catches

“Umbrella Company” and “Purported Umbrella Company”  The new rules don’t just target traditional umbrella companies. They also introduce a new concept: the “purported umbrella company”. When liability shifts up the supply chain From 6 April 2026, if an umbrella company does not pay the correct PAYE or NICs, the recruitment business at the top of... Read more »

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