The UK government has announced a major shake-up of the temporary labour market, aiming to tackle widespread tax avoidance within the umbrella company sector and improve conditions for workers. Legislation will be introduced that will shift the responsibility for Pay As You Earn (PAYE) from the umbrella company to the recruitment agency supplying the worker. […]

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As freelancers, sole traders, and agency contractors, we are often caught in the crossfire of new government policies that aim to reshape the workforce. With Labour’s plans for a new industrial strategy, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in her speech this week at the Labour Party Conference, many are questioning whether these […]

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A groundbreaking new freelance manifesto has been released advocating for sweeping changes to protect the livelihoods of freelancers and self-employed individuals in the UK. Citing harmful government policies as a key factor in damaging their livelihoods, the manifesto outlines five critical changes aimed at creating a fairer working environment. The Freelance Manifesto for Growth highlights […]

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After reading this article, umbrella company contractors should have a clearer idea of what is required of any umbrella company, their recruitment agency and whether they may have been swindled A survey that included 520 freelancers and contractors has uncovered alarming levels of non-compliance and lack of worker protections within the umbrella industry, the common […]

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Twelve months on Contractors are still considering leaving their profession due to IR35, according to a new survey. The news comes at a time that experts call for a boycott of the Future of Work Review as they predict it could stifle self-employment further Eight out of ten contractors have considered leaving their profession due […]

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SPECIAL REPORT: UK law states that employees can only request to work flexibly after 26 weeks of employment, with a limit of one request per 12-months. However, what about independent contractors or those that go through an agency? Two highly experienced IT contractors turned business founders provide their insights on how things could and in […]

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Oxford report shows some freelance platforms fail minimum fairness standards. See which major English-language platforms were among those at the bottom of the scale and which ranked highest. Plus commentary on the latest on the Deliveroo appeal verdict and why some believe the UK gig economy is an “untenable mess”. Fair Pay – only 2 of the 11 platforms, Workana and Appen, had […]

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