Self employed? Working alone or in a small business? We kind of envy you. While of course, we relish our days here at UCHQ, the daily commute and the minutiae of being news desk boss at such an esteemed publication, it isn’t all fun and games. The job comes with […]
Top Cities for Small Businesses Revealed » 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
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
Thousands of contractors around the country are preparing for a battle. Who is the enemy? It’s those pesky blanketers, of course.
Rage Against The…Blankets? Contractors Fight Back… » Read the full story
Contractors around the country have banded together to make their voices heard regarding IR35. The mood right now? Revolt!
IR35 in Private Sector? REVOLT! » Read the full story
Contractors in the public sector have been caught up in the IR35 madness recently, but could they soon be out of a job completely? Perhaps…
Robots in The Public Sector? 65% Think So » 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
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
It’s no secret that many public sector contractors were planning to down tools and head towards the private sector. The reason? IR35 of course.
“Down The Drain!” – Public Sector and IR35 Reforms » Read the full story
A well known and respected tax advisory company have recently done some research, and what they found will surprise many, especially in the public sector.
Do You Pass The IR35 Public Sector Test? Most Do… » Read the full story
The IR35 changes have had contractors complaining and moaning, there is no doubt about that…but should they all leave the public sector? Maybe not.
“Be Pragmatic” Says Accountant, Regarding IR35 » Read the full story
One subject I’ve talked about before is how IT contractors would be leaving the public sector once those unpopular IR35 tax changes came into force.
Research Confirms IT Contractors Leaving Public Sector » Read the full story
An IT contractor has taken the bold step of planning to take on the government and their IR35 reforms in a legal battle.
Contractor Plans Legal Fight Against IR35 Reforms » Read the full story
