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19/10/2026

Contracting gives you more freedom, but it also means your income can shift from month to month.

Our latest guide for UK contractors covers how to build a budget that holds up during quieter periods, including how big an emergency fund should really be and how to split your spending so nothing catches you off guard.

Read the full guide: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08gB1R0

15/10/2026

Is your accountant still right for you?

A low monthly fee can look appealing. But once additional charges start appearing, are you really getting good value?

Your accountant should understand contractors and be there when you need support.

If you are considering a change, our Contractor’s Guide to Switching Accountants can help you understand what to look for.

👉 Get your copy here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08ljyQ0

01/10/2026

Right to Work rules change today.

From 1 October 2026, Right to Work checks extend beyond employees to cover a much wider range of workers across recruitment supply chains.

For agencies, MSPs, umbrella companies and end clients, that means understanding exactly who is responsible for what – and where potential compliance gaps could arise.

In our latest article, Carl Henning, General Counsel for the UK, Ireland & Nordic Regions, breaks down:

• Who is now in scope
• What umbrella companies, agencies and end clients need to do
• The three ways Right to Work checks can be completed
• What the changes mean for CIS and PSC contractors
• Practical steps to strengthen compliance across your supply chain

With civil penalties of up to £60,000 per worker, getting the process right matters.

Read the full article to understand what the changes mean for your business: https://na2.hubs.ly/H087XWx0

25/09/2026

Think your contract is outside IR35? Plenty of contractors assume so, right up until HMRC disagrees.

Status is not decided by a single clause or working habit. It comes down to the full picture, including how much control the client has, whether a genuine substitute could step in, and how the working relationship actually plays out day to day.

Our new guide from Brookson Legal explains what really determines status, and where contractors most often get it wrong.

Take a look: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07YN9C0

17/09/2026

At 12pm today, the Bank of England has held the base rate at 3.75%.

For contractors, how this affects your mortgage depends on your income structure and the type of deal you hold.

Our specialist advisers understand exactly how contractor income works, and can help you make sense of it.

Should you have any questions as to how this will impact your mortgage or future house purchase plans, please speak to a Brookson Financial specialist today.

🔗https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Tn1y0

02/09/2026

Still using the same contractor structure you started with? It might not be the best fit anymore.

Our guide covers how IR35 applies to limited company, umbrella and CIS working, and how to know when it is time to switch structures.

Read the guide:

Find the best working structure for your UK contracting business. Compare umbrella company, limited company, sole trading, and CIS.

26/08/2026

Umbrella, limited company, sole trader or CIS? Choosing how to structure your contracting business is not a one-time decision, and the right answer can change as your circumstances do.
Our new guide breaks down each option in plain terms, covering pay, admin and responsibility, so you can choose with confidence.

Our new guide breaks down each option in plain terms, covering pay, admin and responsibility, so you can choose with confidence.

Read the guide: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07pN-Y0

01/06/2026

Our IR35 webinar is happening this week. Don’t miss it!

📅 Wednesday, 3 June 2026
🕐 12:00 PM (UK)

Learn how to prepare for HMRC investigations and protect your organisation.

Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05jpJn0

20/05/2026

Our IR35 webinar is just around the corner.

📅 Wednesday, 3 June 2026
🕐 12:00 PM (UK)

Find out what HMRC investigations really look like and how prepared your organisation is.

Can’t attend live? Register and we’ll send you the recording.

Register now: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05jlZN0

18/05/2026

From 6 April 2026, recruitment agencies can now be held liable for unpaid PAYE and National Insurance Contributions if an umbrella company in their supply chain fails to pay. That applies even if your agency did nothing wrong.

It is a significant shift, and it changes how agencies should be thinking about their umbrella relationships, their commercial arrangements, and the evidence of due diligence they can point to if HMRC comes knocking.

Brookson has put together a full breakdown of what the new rules mean and what agencies should be doing now. Read the update here:

https://na2.hubs.ly/H05yfYr0