by Pete Willcocks | Mar 23, 2026 | IR35
The Issues With CEST The UK government’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool was introduced by HMRC to help organisations determine whether contractors fall inside or outside the scope of the IR35 off-payroll working rules. The tool is widely used by...
by Pete Willcocks | Mar 16, 2026 | Insurance
Why Public Liability Insurance Is Essential for Project Managers For professionals operating through their own limited company, particularly Project Managers in sectors such as project management, IT consultancy, engineering or construction, managing risk is an...
by Pete Willcocks | Mar 9, 2026 | Insurance
Why Professional Indemnity Insurance Is Essential for IT Contractors For IT contractors operating outside IR35, running your own limited company offers flexibility, independence and often significant financial rewards. But it also means accepting the risks that come...
by Pete Willcocks | Mar 2, 2026 | IR35
IR35: Why Scrapping the Legislation Isn’t the Silver Bullet Reform UK Thinks It Is Calls to scrap IR35 entirely have resurfaced, most recently from figures associated with Reform UK and its ‘Restore Britain’ messaging. The argument is simple and politically...
by Pete Willcocks | Feb 23, 2026 | IR35
When The Post Office Got IR35 Wrong. A £104 Million Mistake. In a dramatic and costly twist to its long-running operational troubles, Post Office Ltd has now become one of the most high-profile public bodies to fall foul of the UK’s IR35 rules – the complex tax regime...
by Pete Willcocks | Jan 12, 2026 | IR35
IR35 & Image Rights For many UK contractors, the combination of IR35 tax rules and image rights feel like something not to have to every worry about. That is until a real-world case brings it into focus. The recent Bryan Robson Limited v HMRC tribunal decision has...
by Pete Willcocks | Jan 5, 2026 | Insurance
Why Public Liability Insurance Is Essential For Outside IR35 Contractors? Contracting can be complex and frustrating at times, especially for those operating outside IR35 regulations. As a contractor, protecting yourself and your business from unforeseen risks is...
by Pete Willcocks | Dec 22, 2025 | Insurance
What Does Public Liability Insurance Cover? Navigating the complexities of business insurance is a crucial task for contractors, especially when it comes to understanding public liability insurance. This essential coverage shields your business from liability claims,...
by Pete Willcocks | Dec 8, 2025 | Insurance
How To Get Public Liability Insurance Being a contractor can be daunting, especially when it comes to securing insurance, a crucial component for any contractor operating outside IR35. Understanding how to get public liability insurance is not just a matter of...
by Pete Willcocks | Nov 26, 2025 | IR35
2025 Autumn Budget: what’s changed, what’s looming The new OBR (Office for Budget Responsibility) forecast shows a bit of a mixed picture for the UK economy overall, modest growth, but a heavier tax burden is on the horizon. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is...
