Thousands of UK freelancers and contractors hoping for an end to client-led IR35 assessments face a significant delay, despite recent changes to company size thresholds. An update to the government’s Employment Status Manual has revealed that the eagerly anticipated relaxation of off-payroll working rules won’t happen overnight, potentially leaving many in limbo until the 2027/28 […]

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Eryn Peters, who helped create the AI Maturity Index and thinks a lot about how work will change, has an interesting idea. She suggests that companies hire freelancers through platforms using ongoing payment plans, where they can easily switch out team members and even create small, flexible “micro teams”. We analyse the pros and cons […]

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According to IPSE research, there’s a rising trend of indemnity clauses in contracts that seek to transfer potential tax liabilities from HMRC onto contractors. A significant number of contractors are agreeing to these indemnities without receiving adequate information from the client. With the responsibility for IR35 status determination on medium and large-sized clients, these clauses […]

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New research from contractor insurer Qdos reveals how independent workers in the UK identify themselves, a factor that could significantly influence their earning capabilities and the types of work they attract. The 2024 survey, capturing insights from 940 self-employed individuals, suggests a potential link between self-identification and financial success. Despite economic jitters, the majority are […]

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If the UK wants to carve a space in the AI revolution it needs all industries and freelancers on board (and IR35 isn’t helping). All the headlines about AI investment during this week’s AI Paris Summit would have the general population thinking the UK tech recruitment scene is booming. But behind the headlines, there’s a […]

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ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 08.04.25 to reflect the new company size thresholds and start dates If you’re an off-payroll contractor operating through a personal service company (PSC), there are some important changes coming your way. The government has updated the financial thresholds that determine whether a company is considered micro, small, medium, or large. […]

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Former England Footballer Bryan Robson has joined the IR35 Decade Club despite winning most of his appeal to the First-tier Tax Tribunal. The case centres on services Robson provided to Manchester United as a Global Ambassador from 2015/16 to 2020/21 via his company, Bryan Robson Limited. Two IR35 and Off-Payroll experts provide their thoughts on […]

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Britain’s recent entry into a major international partnership has flung open the doors to a global talent pool, potentially reshaping the prospects for UK recruiters and the contractors they place. While this move promises exciting new opportunities, it also raises questions about the potential impact on British contractors. Stay ahead of the curve. Get the […]

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With major legislative changes set to rock the umbrella company sector in 2026, why are some advisories and other hiring companies keeping to an umbrella-only contractor policy? Keep on top of your game by joining the thousands of contractors already subscribed to The Freelance Informer newsletter: New law, new risks The new law shifts responsibility […]

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A source has told The Freelance Informer how some umbrella companies could still be systematically withholding and pocketing holiday pay from contractors and temp workers, potentially affecting thousands, especially supply teachers. However, if existing and former umbrella workers claim unused holiday pay they could be quids in by Christmas, said the source. How the Scheme […]

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