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IR35: the demise of UK’s free press and democracy?
We ask Dave "Mr. IR35" Chaplin's take on the latest Parliamentary news on IR35 and how it is impacting businesses, freelancers and our "free" press
OPINION/Q&A
IR35 has arguably taken its toll on UK Plc, small companies and…
IR35 Offsets double taxation removed, but challenges remain for freelancers
Freelancers and solo self-employed individuals running their own limited companies in the UK can sigh relief as the IR35 offsets flaw has been officially resolved. The Finance Bill containing the fix received Royal Assent yesterday,…
Echoes of Injustice: Parallels between the Post Office Scandal and IR35
OPINION
Two seemingly disparate events in the UK share a troubling common thread: the unjust pursuit of individuals caught in the crossfire of poorly implemented systems. The Post Office scandal and the ongoing controversy surrounding…
Assignment rate unravelled: questions to ask before you accept an off-payroll job
SPECIAL REPORT
If you are starting your contracting journey in 2024 or deciding to take an off-payroll job especially one that the recruitment agency insists you work via an umbrella company, then there are some crucial things you need…
HMRC’s misinformation on IR35 sparks concern
OPINION
Intense questioning of HMRC Permanent Secretary Jim Harra by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over IR35 has raised concerns about the accuracy of information about legal cases carried out by the tax authority on freelancers…
Rumours of NI or income tax cut could put Conservatives back into self-employed good books
Autumn Statement: NI or income tax cuts could be a win-win for the self-employed and the economy. Plus self-employed and independent worker specialists share their views on what they'd like to see announced in the upcoming Chancellor's…
Tax Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Market: What Workers Need to Know
Any freelancer, contractor or temp worker who has found the ideal project or client but is being forced to work with an umbrella company to get paid, must understand the risks of tax non-compliance
The Problem
The umbrella market is…
Labour Party pledge to “hardwire the voice of small business into government” not in…
OPINION
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves says the Labour Party, if voted into power next year, will appoint a Covid Corruption Commissioner to recover £7.2bn lost to COVID-era waste and fraud. The Labour Party also…
New stats: Umbrella contractors are getting swindled on pay, rights and pensions and the government…
After reading this article, umbrella company contractors should have a clearer idea of what is required of any umbrella company, their recruitment agency and whether they may have been swindled
A survey that included 520 freelancers and…
Freelancers: How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Employment Status in the UK
Freelance Informer readers are increasingly frustrated about how their working status is never quite clear-cut with clients or the tax man. We turn to Seb Maley of contractor insurer Qdos to get some clarity for readers about the murky…