16+ hour, 3+ min ago   (1624+ words) The FCSA’s Andy Chamberlain reveals why DBT’s plans could see inside IR35 contractors' assignments cut short and umbrella companies handed guaranteed-hours obligations they can’t meet, as the government moves to put the zero-hours ‘cart’ before the agency regulatory ‘horse’ — unless a…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (776+ words) From IR35 and tax admin to ‘business-friendly socialism,’ 52 contractors and small business owners give their early verdict on Andy Burnham, with 25 already negative and just nine positive. The new PM has some convincing to do. Ask contractors what they'd prioritise and…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (1556+ words) From 1% deposits to 6.5x multipliers even on ‘fractional’ income, here’s how contractor mortgages are already changing pre-Budget 2026 — and the one wish, and one worry, ahead of former housing minister and now chancellor John Healey delivering his verdict before Halloween. Well, here…...