The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
It was only a few years ago that your chance of being accepted for a self employed mortgage were slim to none. “REJECTED,” was the one word answer.
20% of Specialist Mortgages Are For The Self Employed » Read the full story
What would you do if you caught a pickpocket trying to sneakily pull £344 in cash out of your pocket? Turn round and punch him, maybe.
Gig Economy Workers – You Are Losing £344 a Month! » Read the full story
In a world where saving for your pension is considered “normal,” many self employed workers are raging against it.
Only 28% of Self Employed Consider Pensions to be Safe » Read the full story
The whole IR35 thing is controversial, we know that, but the IR35 online assessment tool on HMRC website is there to make things easier.
IR35 Online Assessment Tool…Confidence is Low » Read the full story
Being a television star is mostly about glitz and glamour, but when you are hauled in the interview room at HMRC HQ, then not so much.
“Blame The BBC,” Say The Stars » Read the full story
Who are the best people in your corner when you want parental leave for the self employed? Pop singers and soap stars of course. Who else?
Coldplay and Coronation Street Unite for The Parents » Read the full story
Most contractors have to hire an accountant to do their books and taxes. What if you didn’t have to do that though…what then?
“Your Taxes Are Done My Lord” » Read the full story
While BBC presenters might be earning a nice bit of change (all thanks to the licence payers), that hasn’t stopped the IR35 crackdown.
She Owes Half a Million, Thanks to IR35 » Read the full story
If you have comitted no crime then wouldn’t you find it strange to be tagged? Just like a “scally,” so to speak, under house arrest.
The Contractors, Soon To Be Under “House Arrest” » Read the full story
While there are many contracting jobs in the UK, with cities such as London and Glasgow being at the top of the list, some are looking elsewhere.
A Contractors Guide to Working Abroad » Read the full story
A press release hit the major news hubs this week, in a big announcement that all contractors should take notice of. It was from TPAS.
TPAS Take Action, Contractors Confused » Read the full story
We all know that not enough self employed people are saving for their retirements. Millions are going to be coming up short, unfortunately.
Government Break Their Pledge (Self Employed Pensions) » Read the full story
If you thought that having one job was enough then try having two. That is what around 30% of gig economy workers now have to do.
30% of Gig Economy Workers Have At Least Two Jobs » Read the full story
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, AKA IPSE, recently looked more closely at independent workers…
162 Million Are Independent Workers, But… » Read the full story
The last few years have seen winters in the UK remain unusually snow free, but this year it looks like the snow is here for a while.
Contractors…SNOW Your Rights » Read the full story
We all know how common self employment is becoming in the UK, but is everybody satisfied? According to new research…NO!
1 in 5 Self Employed Workers Are “Insecure” » Read the full story
