Presenter Eamonn Holmes criticises IR35 live on-air
Television presenter Eamonn Holmes criticised IR35 and HMRC in comments broadcast live on GB News last month. Holmes has been in a lengthy dispute with HMRC over a £250,000 backdated…
IR35 damages business growth, IPSE survey suggests
A new survey carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has revealed the impact that IR35 rules have had on UK…
Government proposals for umbrella company abuses criticised
New government plans aimed at tackling labour market abuses among some umbrella companies have been criticised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which claims that the proposals are insufficient to…
Are inside-IR35 contractors able to work via limited companies?
IR35 reforms came into force in the private sector nearly a year ago now and, with contractors and businesses hopefully more familiar with the rules, HMRC is expected to bring…
Candidate shortages push temporary worker billings up
An analysis of UK jobs market figures by KPMG and REC has shown a significant increase in temporary worker billings over recent months. The UK Report on Jobs covering January…
IR35 charges for government departments prompt calls for clarity
Tax bills over incorrect IR35 status determinations have recently been handed out to two government departments, prompting calls from the contractor industry for greater clarity regarding the rules. The departments…
Freelancer confidence plummets as IR35 impact begins to be felt
According to the latest survey of freelancers in the UK, confidence among the self-employed has plummeted as the effects of IR35 rules begin to be felt. The most recent Freelancer…
Avoiding non-compliant umbrella companies – Helpful steps
If your business utilises contractors, then there’s a chance that you’ll have dealings with umbrella companies, especially in the wake of the new IR35 rules. Last week, we discussed the…
New HMRC guidance helps avoid non-compliant umbrella companies
New government guidance aims to help agencies and businesses that engage temporary workers avoid working with non-compliant umbrella companies. The guidance clarifies how non-compliance typically works and explains the risks…
Contractor demand rises sharply in some key sectors
Data has shown that demand for contractors in certain key sectors has soared as a result of several converging factors. Driven by the UK economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic…