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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…
“Get a real job”: MP challenges ministers’ ignorance of 24/7 self-employment grind
Tired of feeling like politicians don't get the 24/7 grind of self-employment? An MP has just unleashed a blistering attack on Westminster’s "clueless" ministers, echoing your frustrations about endless admin, punishing taxes, and the…
New Fair Work Agency set to boost business and protect freelancers
A new enforcement body led by Matthew Taylor aims to simplify rules, tackle rogue operators, and level the playing field for compliant small firms and independent workers
The government's newly formed Fair Work Agency (FWA), set to…
The Autumn budget could cost you a fortune in new taxes: here’s how to prepare no matter what…
With the Autumn Budget looming, speculation about potential tax changes is rife. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, says while it's easy to dismiss these rumours as just "hot air," some of the proposed changes…
US giants promise jobs and capital, but at what cost?
As the old saying goes, beggars can't be choosers. Hence why the UK government is hailing a fresh wave of US investment, with financial giants including Citi Group, Bank of America, and PayPal committing over £1.25 billion. We take a…
PAYE Peril: New law threatens double tax for agencies and hirers. Contractors still not protected
A warning has been issued to the UK's recruitment sector: a significant change in tax legislation, coming into force in April 2026, could see agencies and hirers forced to pay their workers' PAYE twice over
Professional Passport, an…
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…
Cautious Katz: Push for dedicated Freelancer Commissioner still in limbo following debate
Parliament debates Freelancer Commissioner role to boost the UK's growing freelance economy. Who's pushing and who's holding back, and why?
Parliament recently discussed support for the nation's self-employed and freelance workers. This…
IOD: 75% of business leaders to reduce human hiring with automation due to Employment Rights Bill
Institute of Directors warns of hiring freeze as 72% of executives predict negative growth impact. Plus, over a third of leaders (36%) are likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries
New research reveals the profound…
UK-EU Summit delivers mixed messages for contractors: legal experts remain sceptical
New agreements on professional qualifications and youth mobility schemes promise easier cross-border work, but immigration lawyers warn the devil remains in the detail
Following this week's UK-EU summit, contractors and freelancers…