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Roots Mortgages Bright Sky Contracting has chosen Roots Mortgages as our partner to provide specialist mortgages for contractors, freelancers, limited company directors and independent professionals. The Midlands based specialist has access to more than [...]

We are very happy to announce that we have been awarded Trusted Partner status by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). APSCo Trusted Partners are recognised as the best in class and represent the [...]

EU workers living in the UK by 31 Dec 2020  – can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021. EU citizens  can use the online service to view their immigration status [...]

Bright Sky Contracting are accredited by the FCSA and Professional Passport. We offer the following engagement and payroll models: Umbrella PAYECISJoint EmploymentProfessional Employment Organisation solution We look to promote best practice and ensure that [...]

Having initially been planned to come into force in October 2019 we are fast approaching the first delayed implementation date of October 2020 for the VAT domestic reverse charge for construction. From the initial delay [...]

We all want the best deal possible. We all want the best value, the cheapest price. That is why when as a contractor you see the following advertised: Take a second to [...]

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined further details on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, including improved flexibility to bring furloughed employees back part time in July, and also details on a new taper [...]

In the event the UK leaves the EU without a deal, there may be changes for UK self-employed workers working in the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. […]

The government has announced an independent review of the loan charge. HMRC has published guidance which sets out how the review of the loan charge impacts those affected. You can find more information on GOV.UK. [...]