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HMRC issues updated umbrella company guidance

May 6, 2021

HMRC has issued updated guidance for freelancers working via umbrella companies. The update clarifies several pieces of important information relating to umbrella companies and, according to the Treasury, is intended…

1 in 5 freelancers have a side-hustle alongside employee job

April 30, 2021

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A recent study from PeoplePerHour has revealed that around one in five freelancers (19 per cent) perform their self-employed work as a “side-hustle” alongside an employed role. In research highlighting…

IPSE slams impact of SEISS exclusions and IR35 on limited company directors and wider sector

April 23, 2021

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The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has issued two releases criticising IR35 and exclusions from the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) for their negative impact on limited…

APSCo launches new trade body for outsourcing providers

January 8, 2021

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Recruitment consultancy trade body the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has launched APSCo Outsource, a trade association for outsourcing providers. The new trade body will be headed by managing…

Number of UK self-employed falls by nearly half a million in 12 months

December 18, 2020

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The number of UK self-employed workers fell by 183,000 in the three months to October 2020, meaning that the UK has now seen a drop of 460,000 over the past…

Company directors remain wary, but vaccine news sees confidence surge

December 11, 2020

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According to the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) latest Confidence Tracker, the news that three COVID-19 vaccines have passed phase three trials, with one now approved for UK use, has lifted…

How could a second wave of COVID-19 impact on contractors?

November 3, 2020

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How could a second wave of COVID-19 impact on contractors? The latest research for Qdos has revealed that the first UK lockdown saw up to 46% of contractors have their…

Minister declines meeting over lack of COVID-19 support for limited companies

October 22, 2020

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Minister declines meeting over lack of COVID-19 support for limited companies Veteran Conservative MP David Davis was declined a meeting by the government yesterday after voicing concerns that COVID-19 support…

HMRC issues updated umbrella company guidance

1 in 5 freelancers have a side-hustle alongside employee job

IPSE slams impact of SEISS exclusions and IR35 on limited company directors and wider sector

APSCo launches new trade body for outsourcing providers

Number of UK self-employed falls by nearly half a million in 12 months

Company directors remain wary, but vaccine news sees confidence surge

How could a second wave of COVID-19 impact on contractors?

Minister declines meeting over lack of COVID-19 support for limited companies

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