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08 Jul 2026

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How could zero hours contract reform create unexpected problems for contractors?

As the government moves to guarantee workers' hours, umbrella contractors and end-clients face an unexpected shake-up to the balance between flexibility, security and IR35 risk. Not that limited company contractors will mind much, says FCSA's head of strategic policy and advocacy Andy Chamberlain.

By Andy Chamberlain

07 Jul 2026

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Three Loan Charge conflicts of interest show Labour ministers knew the McCann Review was compromised from the start

Greg Smith MP, Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness APPG co-chair: the ‘independent’ HMRC Loan Charge Review — run by a former HMRC official — is unravelling as fast as Keir Starmer's government. A clear-out of those who broke their promises, and those still claiming it wasn't compromised, must accompany the review natural justice demands.

By Greg Smith MP

06 Jul 2026

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What’s happening with HMRC off-payroll working enforcement? (IR35 update)

Former HMRC inspector Danny Batey on everything contractors need to know about the taxman's IR35 compliance activity, as government confirms no review of OPW, no plans for Single Worker Status, and no imminent review of employment status.

By Danny Batey

02 Jul 2026

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HMRC abandons PGMOL football referees case: Are contractors and IR35 hit?

The IR35 reality now that HMRC won't be appealing — a decision that spares contractors further uncertainty — is more measured than headlines imply.

By Angela Ferguson

01 Jul 2026

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Crypto tax and contractors: What HMRC’s new cryptoasset research really means

The Revenue just dropped its clearest roadmap yet for crypto enforcement. While Autumn Budget 2026 may be a step too soon, preparations for scaling tax compliance are surely underway because, to HMRC, confusion and complexity breed risk.

By Daniel Mepham

29 Jun 2026

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UK IT Contractors: How to land Forward Deployed Engineer roles beyond Palantir, Anthropic and OpenAI

The FDE market is no longer the exclusive preserve of a handful of headline AI firms. With the right technical and client-facing skills, IT contractors with a ‘founder mindset’ can capitalise on a lucrative role that is quietly reshaping enterprise technology delivery.

By Adam Moore

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How could zero hours contract reform create unexpected problems for contractors?

Three Loan Charge conflicts of interest show Labour ministers knew the McCann Review was compromised from the start

What’s happening with HMRC off-payroll working enforcement? (IR35 update)

HMRC abandons PGMOL football referees case: Are contractors and IR35 hit?

Crypto tax and contractors: What HMRC’s new cryptoasset research really means

UK IT Contractors: How to land Forward Deployed Engineer roles beyond Palantir, Anthropic and OpenAI

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