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One in 10 contractors out of work due to controversial tax changes

A survey of more than 1,300 contractors found that one in 10 respondents were out of work due to the impact of reforms to IR35, according to IPSE.

MPs right on "chilling effect" of IR35, says IPSE

IPSE has responded to a report published today by MPs criticising HMRC's customer service levels and the deterrent effect of IR35 on "legitimate economic activity".

Flexible expertise is needed to “power the NHS for another 75 years” says IPSE

As the the NHS turns 75 years old, IPSE calls on the government to urgently reconsider the vital role that specialist contractors and freelancers play in resourcing within the NHS.

Freelance tax grab sparks talent drain as one in five seek work abroad

New research, released today by IPSE, has revealed that more than one in five (22%) of the UK’s freelance population plan to seek contracts with firms overseas, in response to the IR35 reforms.

CEO update October 2022: New Prime Minister, IR35 repeal U-turn and celebrating freelancers

In his October update, IPSE CEO Derek Cribb discusses the new Prime Minister, IR35 repeal U-turn, celebrating freelancers and more.

IPSE slams “spineless” government over IR35 U-turn

IPSE responds to government's decision to U-turn on pledge to scrap 2017 and 2021 reforms.

IPSE urges new Chancellor to stick to off-payroll repeal commitment

IPSE responds to the news that Jeremy Hunt has taken over as Chancellor of the Exchequer and urges him to follow through on the commitment made by the outgoing Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, to repeal the damaging reforms to off-payroll working.