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What can contractors learn from the Stuart Barnes IR35 case?
Sky Sports presenter and former rugby union pro, Stuart Barnes, has won a £695,000 IR35 case against HM Revenue & Customs.
Known as the "voice of rugby" for his television commentating and articles published across different…
A new tech freelance job platform is on the scene
Q&A
A new on-demand tech freelancer job platform called Gigged.AI has launched. Katherine Steiner-Dicks asks its CEO Rich Wilson some detailed questions to see if the HR tech startup is just another freelancer platform or one that…
Why is IR35 so scary for contractors?
IR35 outstrips tax increases and cost of living as contractors’ biggest concern for 2023
Despite inflation reaching a 41-year high recently and the raft of tax freezes and tax hikes to be introduced in the 2023/24 tax year, the IR35…
Contractor holiday pay: does it have to be this complicated?
Government’s holiday pay consultation "step in the right direction" but confusion likely to remain, say umbrella company experts
A government consultation on how holiday pay entitlement should be calculated for temporary,…
Government IR35 study reveals extra taxes likely being raised “unfairly”
OPINION
Following the publication of the government and HMRC joint report on the introduction of IR35 reform in the private and voluntary sectors, IR35 experts have highlighted what they see as a "red herring" which indicates that…
Royal artist hit with 7-year ban from trading after Bounce Back Loan abuse
An artist with Royal, political and sports celebrity connections has been caught abusing a BounceBack Loan. The Insolvency Service says the case is a warning that there are consequences following disqualification which is a lengthy…
“Incoherent policy” leaves freelancers out in the cold says Bectu
Bectu gives evidence in parliament on freelancer and self-employment issues
Head of Bectu Philippa Childs has attended parliament to give evidence to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select…
Hunt’s March Budget could spark pension exodus to overseas markets to “protect nest…
UK pension holders will increasingly be seeking to move retirement funds overseas as fears grow about the Budget in March, predicts James Green of deVere Group, an independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech firm.
The…
Spain has the lowest inflation in the EU. Should freelancers consider moving there in 2023?
Spain has the lowest inflation rate in the EU, according to news reports. What are the Spanish under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doing differently—and better? First and foremost, gas price caps and the rent breaks are curbing prices. Next…
How freelancers can come out stronger in 2023
We look at how economic predictions, industry trends and preventative health measures could help freelancers come out stronger in 2023 and beyond
Economic indicators you can prepare for
Preventative health measures you can take
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