Thousands of mini umbrella companies used to dodge tax
According to a new investigation from the BBC’s File on 4 programme, more than 48,000 “mini umbrella companies” have been formed over the past five years in an effort to…
HMRC issues updated umbrella company guidance
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
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
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…
Following Loan Charge report, government vows protection for workers
In the wake of a damning report into the conduct of non-compliant umbrella companies and some employment agencies within the UK self-employed supply chain, the Government has vowed to set…
4 per cent of temporary contract job listings include IR35 status
According to a study released the week before the introduction of IR35 rules on April 6 2021, 95 per cent of advertisements for temporary contract roles did not include the…
On the eve of IR35, what are the latest details?
With the new IR35 rules for private sector companies now less than a week away, business owners will no doubt be wanting to do some last-minute research on the latest…
38% of mid-sized firms unprepared for IR35, but impact on recruiters under scrutiny
According to a new study from Grant Thornton, 38 per cent of the UK’s mid-sized businesses say they are not yet prepared for the new IR35 rules which come into…
The implications of Spring Budget 2021 for employers
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring Budget 2021 brought with it a whole host of measures aimed at supporting the UK’s businesses through the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis and which will…
Spring Budget – The key takeaways for recruitment
It’s no secret that most sectors of the UK economy have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with companies across the UK having essentially paused hiring for close to…