IR35

With the formal launch of the Restore Britain party in February 2026, led by Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe, a day-one pledge to scrap the controversial IR35 tax rules has freelancers talking. This article provides an analysis of the…

Here we provide details and IR35 expert commentary on why, yet again, a public sector body gets off the hook for off-payroll non-compliance and eye-watering large tax bills, when private sector employers and their contractors have…

Government's day-one dismissal pledge falls short as experts predict hiring freeze for new perm hires and surge in contractor demand. However, this trend could be short-lived due to an upcoming work status consultation The Employment…

“Rachel Reeves says the government wants to make the best place in the world for businesses, but has landed a handful of blows to business owners today,” Matthew Knight, Chief Freelance Officer at The Independency Co., tells The Freelance…

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…

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…

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…

Government to launch Employment Status Review by end of 2025 The UK Government has confirmed plans to launch a consultation on employment status by the end of 2025. This move could bring significant changes for millions of freelancers,…

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…

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…