With Employers’ NIC up to 15% from April 2025 and trade tariffs shaking global confidence, Chris Dunn explains why Labour Supply Chain Assurance is critical for end-hirers, agencies, and umbrella companies in 2025. Don’t get caught out — future-proof your workforce compliance now.

As IR35 enforcement delivers a £4.2 billion tax windfall, the UK government is doubling down on off-payroll working compliance — and bringing umbrella companies, staffing agencies, and end-hirers into sharper regulatory focus.

From guaranteed rights for agency workers to the end of the “umbrella buffer” myth by 2026, this is more than tax policy — it’s a strategic inflection point for contingent workforce engagement. In this article, Chris Dunn, Managing Director of OPRAAS.co.uk, explores what these reforms mean for your business, your contractors, and your compliance strategy.