September 2022

Osborne Clarke's Workforce Solutions Team sheds some light on the repeal of IR35/Off-Payroll reforms and addresses the most pressing questions contractors have right now. Plus a tip from WTT Consulting on how long you may have to wait…

Going freelance full or even in your free time is a great way to build an additional income. Before you do though make sure you are not in breach of an existing working contract. You could pay dearly with your livelihood and reputation if…

With the odds of the MPC hiking rates again in an emergency meeting this week shortening after Sterling's all-time low against the Dollar, mortgage brokers offer their market observations. Do mortgage brokers think lenders will…

Following the news that IR35 will be repealed as of April 2023, freelancers can go back to determining their freelance status rather than be beholden to blanket inside IR35 status determinations and freelance job platform businesses are…

OPINION The news of the repeal of the IR35 OffPayroll reforms couldn't have come at a better time for freelancers across the UK. And what a surprise the news was! No waiting months for some radical reform to happen. In one swift…

Neo bank Revolut has launched a new service called Revolut Pro to help freelancers, sole traders, contractors, and self-employed individuals manage their business income and expense management. Unfortunately, the announcement…

Almost two in five households (38%) wrongly believe that the Government’s energy price guarantee means their bills cannot go above £2,500, according to new research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. So to combat…

This report was updated: National insurance hike is scrapped (read more in the report) Corporation tax rise cancelled, keeping it at 19% as government sets sights on 2.5% trend rate of growth.Basic rate of income tax cut to 19% in…

Average pay was up by 4.3 per cent in the private sector between October-December 2021 including bonuses – that’s a good sign, but pay rises aren’t matching 2022 inflation. Freelancers are feeling squeezed Freelancers must know their…