The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
So, you may have noticed that we’ve not written much about the new intern these past few weeks here at UCHQ. She’s still here, leaving on the dot of 5 o’clock and pretending to research things on her phone (coincidentally, we’re not on Instagram, where we spot her frequently browsing). […]
Freelancing – a Den of Inequality and Exploitation? » Read the full story
News is reaching us here at a rainy UCHQ that the Government may be set for a few more fireworks than even Guy Fawkes managed way back in 1605. Voice of many, Contractor UK, has summoned the troops in the form of a group of other contractor allies, and has
Another Month, Another IR35 Twist in the Tail » Read the full story
As autumn chills start permeating the air and we gaze outside, wondering if this really will be a winter of discontent, or simply yet another winter of I’m A Celebrity with a nice glass of red, the world, my friends, is changing.
A Winter of Discontent? » Read the full story
As you may recall, we have a new intern at UCHQ.
In terms of her education, the going has been decidedly slow.
I found her the other day, browsing the hashtag #umbrella on Instagram. “These purple ones look nice, don’t they, Ed?”
I felt my blood pressure rising. “Have you looked into IR35 yet?” I asked.
An Umbrella Education… Part two » Read the full story
All change here at UCHQ, we’re training up the new intern on the importance of umbrella companies…
The Naïveité of Youth – An Umbrella Education » Read the full story
In the State of California one thing they need is the humble taxi. It takes movie stars from their million dollar mansions to the Hollywood sets, as an example.
Uber Sued Over New “Gig” Contractor Law » Read the full story
This is boom time for self employment in the UK. Around 5 million people work for themselves, with many more planning to quit their job.
4 Apps Every Self Employed Person Should Download in 2019 » Read the full story
“Rain, rain, go away, come back another day,” said the frustrated self employed worker who was tired of putting their umbrella up and down.
Self Employed Workers Need a Holiday, Says Study » Read the full story
It has been all over the news for years…the upcoming explosion of Making Tax Digital in the self employed community.
Making Tax Digital Fine? WAIVED!! » Read the full story
Did you think being self employed was a young persons game? Then think again, because a new report suggests otherwise.
46% of Self Employed Are Over 50 » Read the full story
The gig economy has received much negative press in recent years. Despite this, it continues to go from strength to strength.
32% of Gig Workers Have Good Mental Health » Read the full story
Being accepted for a self employed mortgage is tough. I think we can all agree on that, can we? Good. So we are now on the same page, You and I.
Self Employed Mortgages – “Don’t Bother” » Read the full story
If you are a self employed cleaner then you may be working as a contractor, freelancer, or gig worker. Low pay is common.
Do Self Employed Cleaners Need CIF? » Read the full story
It’s raining tax…so grab your umbrellas because we are in for a real storm, and guess who is behind this? Yes, you guessed it…
£7500 More Tax!! » Read the full story
If the government offered you a minimum of 16 Euros an hour to be self employed, would you accept it?
Would You Accept 16 Euros An Hour? » Read the full story
So I was sitting here at the UC desk with that Rihanna song playing on the radio (can’t remember the name) and then a report lands on my desk.
29% Self Employed Tradespeople = No Insurance! » Read the full story
