The cost-of-living crisis continues to be the biggest thing in the news right now, and with inflation at over ten percent (at the time of writing), there aren’t many people who aren’t feeling the pinch. But it can be even more scary for contractors who don’t have the protection of a permanent role. This is why…

What Is IR35 And Why Should You Care?

Just in case you missed it, here’s our quick guide to IR35:IR35 is the HMRC’s anti-tax avoidance legislation.The new changes require contractors who are working in the same manner as an employee to pay the same Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions as other employees.The new legislation is…

UK limits are set much higher than recommended by WHO

WHO air pollution limits for the pollutant PM2.5 are 10ug/m3. The UK limits are set considerably higher, at 25ug/m3.PM2.5 particles are dangerous because they harm the lungs, but also pass into the bloodstream which can cause problems with other parts of the body. In addition, particles…

While the government often makes promises it doesn’t keep, one thing we can count on is the upcoming increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) in April. But what does it mean for agencies, and contractors who are working with umbrella companies? Read on to find out more…
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Make sure you meet your self-assessment obligations

The end of the tax year is coming, but what exactly does that mean for contractors? Well, it might mean quite a lot, depending on how you work.In this article, we answer all our contractor questions about the end of the tax year and discover what you need to…

the causes might still be up for a bit of heated debate, there’s no doubt that we’re facing an acute skills and worker shortage which is threatening the UK’s economic recovery from the pandemic. With job vacancies across all sectors being at their highest level since records began in 2001, we look at what’s happening…