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The Bryan Robson case: What every UK freelancer needs to know about image rights and IR35
Learn how the Bryan Robson IR35 case affects freelancers working through limited companies. Understand image rights, contract requirements, and how to protect your income from unexpected tax bills
In January 2025, former Manchester…
Farage’s £430K side hustle: The IR35 pledge that could backfire
The Reform UK leader's vow to scrap IR35 faces scrutiny as his own £430,000 GB News earnings raise questions about personal gain. With Labour watching closely and contractors caught in the crossfire, could Farage's financial arrangements…
Natural Resources Wales’ £17.6m IR35 bill triggers blanket ban on limited company contractors
NRW: We’re no longer using off-payroll contractors and …we shouldn’t in the future.”
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has implemented a permanent ban on engaging off-payroll contractors. This move raises serious concerns about the…
When did working become a crime in the UK?
The UK workforce is on the precipice, and Westminster isn’t acting fast enough
OPINION
Britain's workforce is suffering. Unemployment is rising. Living costs are soaring. And finding work that actually pays the bills? Nearly…
Employment Rights Bill: Single Worker Status in limbo
The UK's new Employment Rights Bill Roadmap has landed. However, a Labour Party promise – Single Worker Status – is conspicuously absent from immediate plans. What does this mean for the future of independent work and the contentious IR35…
UK businesses save £40,000 monthly using freelancers as IR35 debate intensifies
UK businesses are saving over £40,000 per month by hiring freelancers. The figure comes as pressure mounts on the government to scrap the controversial IR35 tax rules
New data from Fiverr's UK Future Workforce Index shows 35% of…
In the hair & beauty business? Here’s how not to get a huge unexpected tax bill because of…
If you're a self-employed hairdresser, barber, or beauty therapist renting a chair or room in a salon, then make sure you are acting like a business owner, otherwise, you could be financially penalised for “disguised employment” and end up…
Contractor expert: HMRC’s worker status survey “biased” against self-employed and impeding…
HMRC's latest worker status survey, designed by its own experts, has been slammed as "biased" and "ineffective" by legal and insurance specialists, revealing a concerning disconnect between the taxman's understanding of self-employment and…
British TV Legends slowly forced off screen as IR35 rules devalue creative independence
Broadcasters and streaming services that respect freelancer independence are likely to be at an advantage to attract top talent and viewer numbers in light of ITV's “bloodbath”
OPINION
The familiar faces that have graced British…
Despite the CEST Tool update, HMRC still suggests to get professional advice. IR35 experts explain…
IR35 experts share their thoughts and advice on how to determine your employment status. Plus, we examine the PGMOL case to help freelancers spot signs of employment in any contract or relationship
Dave Chaplin, IR35 Shield
"After…