For a long time, many recruitment agencies viewed umbrella compliance as something sitting slightly outside their immediate control. This was ultimately manageable through supplier agreements, annual reviews and a degree of trust in the providers they partnered with.

The government is consulting on new reporting requirements for close companies, focused on how small limited companies report payments, loans and other transfers of value involving their shareholders (‘participators’).

A flaw in Companies House WebFiling meant a logged-in user could potentially view private director data and submit filings for other companies.

If you run a limited company, you must keep on top of several monthly, quarterly and annual filing obligations. Here is a quick summary before we cover each one in detail.

When does the 5% IR35 allowance apply? How it works, and which contractors can still claim it following the introduction of the Off-Payroll working rules.

IR35 has emerged as the single biggest concern for contractors, more so than fears over tax rises, artificial intelligence and even ill health, according to new research.

Companies House is raising its fees for the second time since 2016. The cost of forming a new company increases from £50 to £100 from February 2026.

We look at the Budget measures that directly and indirectly affect homeowners, plus things to consider if you want to take out a new mortgage in 2026.