A considerable number of the UK’s freelancers, self-employed, contractors and umbrella workers are worse off since the UK’s October 2024 budget, with a concerning drop in demand and increased financial pressures A recent survey by IPSE, the self-employment association, found that 43% of freelancers reported a decrease in demand for their services between November 2024 […]

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Tribunal ruling could encourage more inside IR35 limited company freelancers to reclaim unlawful Employer’s National Insurance Contributions THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED AT 14:00 ON 09.01.25 A social worker engaged by the Home Office has successfully claimed nearly £37,000 (£36,826.65) from a recruitment agency after an employment tribunal deemed that “unlawful deductions” had been made from their pay. […]

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What Contractors and Freelancers Need to Know The future of fixed-term contracts under a Labour government would likely be influenced by the party’s historical stance on workers’ rights and its current policy proposals. Labour typically prioritises strengthening workers’ protections and ensuring fair employment practices. Here are some potential changes and initiatives that could be expected: […]

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Businesses should be prepared for the HMRC to change tactics on IR35 if current actions are anything to go by, according to Penny Simmons, a tax risk expert at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out- Law News. “Businesses should be wary about over-reliance on assurances from HMRC, particularly with regard to the likelihood or otherwise […]

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Tax reform must reflect the modern workforce, which is increasingly made up of independent workers who are self-employed. Close to 5 million people, not including millions of gig workers.

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