Secret Contractor: HMRC’s furlough probe another reminder that furlough was never right for Ltd. Companies
In this first Secret Contractor blog, an IPSE member describes their run-in with HMRC's Furlough probe.
- 6 Aug 2021
- 8 articles
- Coronavirus
Should we be concerned about probes into SEISS and CJRS claims?
IPSE’s Fred Hicks examines this week’s news that nearly 13,000 investigations have been launched into potentially fraudulent SEISS and Job Retention Scheme claims
- 30 Jun 2021
Why we must remember the hidden cost of the pandemic: the impact on freelancers’ mental health
After the release of our research into mental health, IPSE’s Joshua Toovey explores how freelancers’ mental health has been affected by the pandemic and some of their coping methods.
- 30 Jun 2021
What we know about the fourth and fifth SEISS grants
IPSE’s Joshua Toovey reviews how the fourth and fifth SEISS grants will work in practice and examines who is now eligible.
- 5 Mar 2021
New freelancers, SEISS extension, corporation tax and more: What does the Budget mean for the self-employed?
IPSE's Tristan Grove on what the Budget means for freelancers and the self-employed.
- 3 Mar 2021
New research: Self-employed economy damaged by coronavirus and lack of government support
A new report by IPSE identifies the groups worst affected by the pandemic, and finds a 341 per cent rise in self-employed Universal Credit applications.
- 1 Feb 2021
New proposal for limited company director support: how does it work?
IPSE's Alasdair Hutchison explains the Directors Income Support Scheme and why IPSE is supporting the idea.
- 12 Jan 2021
IPSE’s new report shines light on tough year for freelancers and their finances
IPSE's Alasdair Hutchison summarises our latest report on the impact of covid-19 on the self-employed and why government should improve its support to this group.
- 23 Dec 2020