by Lynne Gowers | Jul 12, 2019 | Agencies, General News
Resignation rather than shock would best describe industry reaction to the draft IR35 legislation published by Government this week. As expected the off payroll rules will be extended to the private sector from April 2020, and while HMRC believes that this gives...
by Lynne Gowers | Jun 28, 2019 | Agencies, Contractors
We previously reported on HSBC’s ultimatum to contractors to “quit or go perm” and now another banking behemoth is following suit. In what will come as a further blow to banking and IT contractors, Morgan Stanley have made the decision not to take on any more...
by Lynne Gowers | Mar 14, 2019 | Agencies, General News
On 5th March, HMRC issued its consultation into off-payroll / IR35 reforms in the private sector, due to take effect from April 2020. As expected, the changes in the private sector will largely mirror those introduced in the public sector in 2017, although...
by Lynne Gowers | Nov 1, 2018 | Agencies, Contractors
We all waited with baited breath for news of controversial changes to IR35 in the private sector in today’s Budget. Indeed, Chancellor Philip Hammond maintained his intention to bring the rules in line with the public sector. However he confirmed that implementation...
by Lynne Gowers | Oct 25, 2018 | Contractors, Agencies
Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his 2018 Budget on Monday 29th October at 3.30pm. It’s a month earlier than usual, to fit around Brexit negotiations ahead of a suggested November deadline for agreeing a deal. “Spreadsheet Phil” is due to get to his feet at...
