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Reversal of IR35 laws will ‘unlock potential’ of contractors
Last week, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, announced the repeal of the 2017 (public sector) and 2021 (private sector) IR35 reforms. From April...
Ellie Cook
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Prime Minister is set to review Britain's visa system
Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is expected to launch a review of Britain’s visa system. Businesses have been struggling to find workers to...
Ellie Cook
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Explosive mini-budget delivered today
The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, delivered an explosive mini-budget today in a massive shake-up of the UK's finances. A summary of the...
Olivia Sear
Sep 23, 20221 min read


HMRC responds to Public Account Committee’s (PAC) report into IR35
In May 2022, a report was published by The House of Commons PAC which claimed there are “structural problems” that need addressing in...
Ellie Cook
Sep 8, 20221 min read


Making Tax Digital (MTD)
HMRC’s online filing of VAT Returns will close on 1st November 2022. From this date, businesses will only be able to file their monthly...
Ellie Cook
Sep 2, 20221 min read


There are changes to right to work from 1st October 2022
From 1st October, employers will be asked to use certified Identity Service Providers (IDSPs) in order to complete digital right to work...
Ellie Cook
Sep 1, 20221 min read


Workers on UK farm are at risk of debt bondage
An investigation by the Guardian has found that Indonesian labourers picking berries on a farm that supplies to multiple supermarkets...
Ellie Cook
Aug 26, 20221 min read


Liz Truss promises IR35 review
Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has said she would order a review of the IR35 rules to make sure freelance workers are treated fairly, if...
Ellie Cook
Aug 23, 20221 min read


Construction output falls 1.4% halting 7-month growth spurt
Monthly construction output dropped 1.4% in June bringing to a shuddering halt a seven-month run of steady growth. The decrease in the...
Ellie Cook
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Healthcare employment agency ordered to pay a £260,991.21 tax and National Insurance bill
Healthcare employment agency K5K has been ordered to pay a £260,991.21 tax and National Insurance bill after its appeal regarding Section...
Ellie Cook
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Tax bill awaits HS2 after issues with implementing IR35 procedures
This week, Contractor Calculator reported that HS2 is facing a tax bill of £9.5m for errors made when implementing the off-payroll IR35...
Olivia Sear
Aug 12, 20222 min read


HMRC concerned businesses are underpaying £1.4 billion in employment taxes
HMRC is concerned that large businesses are underpaying employers’ National Insurance contributions by classifying a percentage of...
Olivia Sear
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Government publishes response to the 2018 consultation on employment status
Under UK employment law, there are three key types of employment status: - Self-employed - Worker - Employees The tiers stated above...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


What is the Application Registration Card (ARC)?
The Application Registration Card (ARC) is issued by the Home Office to individuals who claim asylum. The ARC certifies that its holder...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


New law put in place to allow businesses to hire agency workers when strikes occur
With industrial action across a range of sectors threatening to disrupt crucial public services, the government has worked to repeal...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Harpur's Trust unanimously, making 12.07% formula redundant
On 20th July, the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by Harpur's Trust unanimously, making 12.07% formula for pro-rata holiday pay...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


HMRC keeps up investigation into tax evasion in labour supply chains
On 30th June, HMRC released figures for the number of live corporate criminal offence (CCO) investigations. The report confirms that...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


What is a tax avoidance scheme?
Tax avoidance schemes involve bending the rules of the tax system to try and gain a tax advantage. For the first time this year, tax...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Modern Slavery Bill being introduced to strengthen the protection for victims of human trafficking
On 10th May, it was announced by the Government that a Modern Slavery Bill is being introduced to strengthen the protection for victims...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read


From 6th July, there will be an increase to the National Insurance threshold from £9,880 to £12,570
From 6th July, there will be an increase to the National Insurance threshold from £9,880 to £12,570. The increase will mean, according to...
Ellie Cook
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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