The Spring Forecast 2026
In Tuesday's Spring Forecast, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the latest economic and fiscal forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), providing an updated outlook for the UK economy. There were no major new tax or spending announcements, in line [...]
Pension planning for the new tax year 2026/27
The new tax year is the perfect time to review your current pension allowances and ensure the plan you have in place is maximising your savings. One of the most effective ways to do this is through salary sacrifice, which [...]
Checking your tax code – what Umbrella Employees need to do
When you’re contracting through an Umbrella Company, you’ll face unique tax considerations. Unlike permanent roles, your tax code may differ depending on your earnings and other employments. It’s essential to get it right, to avoid a large tax bill at the end of the year. This [...]
What is a P60 Form? A complete guide for Umbrella Company employees
As an employee of an umbrella company, it’s essential to understand your P60. Many contractors and temporary workers ask, “What is a P60?” or “When will my umbrella company issue my P60?” A P60 is an official end-of-tax-year document that summarises your income, tax paid, and [...]
What Announcements Were Made in the Autumn Budget 2025?
With so much pre-Budget speculation, we were expecting a long wait for the detail - but events moved faster than anyone anticipated. In an unprecedented slip, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published its Economic and Fiscal Outlook around [...]
How to Handle Gaps Between Contracts When Contracting Through an Umbrella Company
Part of working as a contractor through an umbrella company is experiencing the inevitable gaps between contracts. Instead of downtime or risk, these periods can be managed in a way to maintain your employment continuity, protect your rights, and [...]
Why Continuity of Employment Matters for Umbrella Company Contractors
When working via an Umbrella Company, understanding the continuity of employment can make a huge difference to your financial stability, rights and your peace of mind. In simple terms, continuity of employment means you stay employed by the same [...]
Understanding the Apprenticeship Levy for Umbrella Company Contractors
Working through an umbrella company you’ll no doubt have noticed a deduction labelled ‘Apprenticeship Levy’ on your payslip. Whilst this deduction won’t directly impact your take-home pay, it’s important to understand its purpose and why it’s included. In this [...]
SG Umbrella named finalist at the Contracting Awards 2025
Proud to be recognised among the best We’re delighted to share that SG Umbrella was a finalist in the Best Umbrella Company, 500 - 1,000 Clients category at this year’s Contracting Awards 2025! While we didn’t take home the award [...]
Umbrella Company regulations – what’s coming and what you need to know
The umbrella industry is facing major regulatory changes, and as an SG Umbrella employee, it’s essential to understand what’s coming and how it affects you. With HMRC cracking down on non-compliant providers, hidden deductions, and mini-umbrella fraud, new legislation is [...]
SG Umbrella is FCSA accredited once again
The whole team here at SG Umbrella are so pleased and proud to announce the renewal of our FCSA accreditation. How do you become an FCSA accredited? In order to maintain our FCSA accreditation, we have to undertake an [...]
What Announcements Were Made in the Spring Statement 2025?
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families [...]
Checking Your Tax Code – What Do Umbrella Employees Need to Do?
If you’re new to contracting under an Umbrella Company you’ll no doubt have questions regarding your tax code, and how it compares to permanent employment or when contracting through a Limited Company. In this blog we take a closer [...]
Pension Planning for the New Tax Year 2025-26
The new tax year is a great time to take stock of your allowances and make a plan for how you’ll make the most from them over the next 12 months. One of the ways to do this is to [...]
The Employer’s National Insurance Rate Increase
Back in October 2024, the UK government released the much-anticipated Autumn Budget where they announced a variety of changes affecting UK employers. One of the significant talking points from this was the adjustments to Employers National Insurance Contributions. The changes [...]
What Is a P60 Form and Why Is It Important for Umbrella Company Employees?
If you’re new to contracting under an Umbrella Company, you may be wondering what role your P60 plays, and when you’ll receive it. In this blog we take a closer look, to help you understand your P60. What is a [...]
SG Umbrella earns SafeRec certification
SafeRec - A major milestone in commitment to excellence and compliance We’re excited to share some fantastic news with our community: SG Umbrella is now officially SafeRec Certified! This accomplishment is the result of an extensive and rigorous audit process, [...]
How Does Income Tax Work as an Umbrella Company Employee?
Income Tax as an Umbrella Employee When contracting as an employee of an Umbrella Company you may see variations in your pay, which will inevitably also mean changes in the amount of tax you’ll pay. In this blog we look [...]
Introducing our exclusive rewards package for SG Umbrella employees
We understand that when you’re busy contracting there can sometimes seem like there’s little precious time to focus on the other areas of your life. You want to spend less and live more, and one way to do that [...]
What does each part of your Umbrella Company Payslip mean?
Receiving a payslip is part of being a PAYE employee, and being employed with an umbrella company is no different. You will receive your payslip via email each time you are paid. Your umbrella payslip may look slightly different to [...]
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