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How to Build a Strong Network as a Contractor

Building a solid professional network can be a huge help in a contractor’s career. From finding new opportunities and gaining valuable insights to positioning yourself in the market, a well-connected network helps contractors support each other and succeed. Here’s how to grow a strong network that can support you throughout your contracting journey.

Thu 5th Dec, 2024 | Alex Bentley

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PayStream wins two Contracting Awards

We’re very proud to announce that PayStream have won in two different categories at The Contracting Awards 2024, including Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients) for the fourth time overall and Best Contractor Verification & Screening Provider for our Candidate Screening service.

Thu 14th Nov, 2024 | Alex Bentley

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Umbrella regulation: the future of the umbrella company landscape

This collaboration was an important factor in leading HMRC to acknowledge, from the consultation responses and its own compliance activities, that compliant umbrella companies have a positive role to play in the temporary labour market going forward.

Wed 13th Nov, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Autumn Budget 2024 – ‘Fixing the foundations to deliver change’

The first Budget to be delivered by a female Chancellor and the first Labour Budget for 15 years made for a landmark one in many ways. All measures were added to by new Chancellor Rachel Reeves in what many observers regarded as a significant and far-reaching attempt to address perceived problems with the UK’s fiscal and economic well-being.

Thu 31st Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Employment Rights Bill 2024 and the labour industry

The Bill is a significant piece of legislation with more than 150 pages and 28 reforms, probably far more than commentators and business were expecting. It now must make its way through Parliament and some proposals will undergo scrutiny through public consultation.

Thu 17th Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Government unveils the Employment Rights Bill

Labour introduced its flagship Employment Rights Bill to the Commons today (10th October). Granting employees access to rights earlier in their employment is at the heart of the reform to drive growth in the economy by supporting more people into secure work.

Thu 10th Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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Countdown to the Labour Budget

The Budget on 30th October is now less than a month away. Those attendees of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool were alert for additional hints on measures which might be brought forward, but sadly, they were disappointed.

Mon 7th Oct, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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A roundup of our favourite Autumn 2024 rewards

PayStream Rewards is an incentive available to all of our umbrella employees, providing them with amazing discounts at thousands of retailers across the UK. This includes everything from popular high street brands to independent stores. Here’s a selection of some of our current top picks. Remember that offers are subject to change and T&Cs may apply.

Wed 18th Sept, 2024 | Alex Bentley

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PayStream are shortlisted for three Contracting Awards

We are delighted to share the news that PayStream has been nominated in three prestigious categories at The Contracting Awards 2024, including: Best Umbrella Company (over 1,500 clients), Best Contractor Accountancy (over 2,500 clients), and Best Contractor Screening & Verification Product.

Thu 15th Aug, 2024 | Alex Bentley

Industry News

What could the first Labour Budget hold?

Although the new government’s first Budget is now only 3 months away, thanks to the Chancellor’s recent statement, we already know some of what will (or won’t) be included and can speculate on others.

Mon 12th Aug, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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The Tax Landscape for contractors under Labour

Following the almost predictable outcome of the July General Election, the industry is considering the promises and pledges of the Labour Party and trying to understand what the future might hold. Having made public the true state of the nation’s finances it inherited, the new government immediately responded to the spending pressures in a statement by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the House of Commons on 29th July.

Tue 6th Aug, 2024 | Alison Roberts

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PayStream named a UK’s Best Workplaces for Women

We’re proud to announce that the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women has officially recognised PayStream as #66 in the large company category, with a total of 330 UK organisations being recognised overall.This prestigious list has been compiled after Great Place To Work® analysed the anonymous responses to the Great Place To Work® survey of the females in the workplace.

Thu 1st Aug, 2024 | Steven Cheeseman