Lloyds follows HSBC in banning consultancies’ limited company contractors ahead of IR35 reform

A new domino effect begins, with consultancies next to reel from banks’ ‘short-sightedness’ about April’s IR35 changes.

IR35 status expert warns against Judicial Review clampdown

With unwieldy HMRC changes imminent, curbing how to challenge a public body looks poorly timed.

Johnson ushers in plans to curb Judicial Reviews

Having been on the receiving end of the courts, the PM moves to restrict how IT contractors often fight.

IR35 reform: HSBC bans its consultancies from supplying limited company contractors

Britain’s largest bank brings the shutters down on third-party-provided-PSCs, in a ‘chilling’ IR35 reaction.

HMRC asks for its IR35 contractor factsheet to be sent to contractors

Taxman responds to a charge against his PDF for PSCs, by enlisting 45,000 businesses.

Four reasons why contractors should self-assess sooner rather than later

Even seasoned PSCs can’t afford to chance it this tax return season.

What’s being done right now to manage private sector IR35 reform

It’s not all bans, blankets and heads in the sand. But reform also needs more than just a new name on a SoW.