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Employment status: lessons from the FTT’s latest decision

By Helen Pearson at Brabners A long-running dispute over the tax status of football referees has taken another turn, with the First-tier Tax Tribunal (FTT)

1 July 2026

FCSA opens investigation

FCSA is currently investigating allegations of action being taken by HMRC against one of our members. In line with our governance procedures and commitment to

26 June 2026

The cost of waiting: why umbrella companies are rethinking mid-year payroll switching

Finity’s Catherine Yorke on why a growing number of umbrella companies are rethinking the old wisdom of waiting until the new tax year to switch payroll software.

24 June 2026

Justice delayed: why Britain’s employment tribunals are buckling under the weight of reform

Britain’s employment tribunal backlog has hit 531,000 open claims, and the Employment Rights Act 2025 is about to add more. Deb Murphy on a system buckling under the weight of reform.

24 June 2026

What is PAYE?

PAYE is a fundamental part of running payroll in the UK. Whether you’re an employer managing staff or an employee receiving a salary, understanding how

1 June 2026

Joint and Several Liability – Raising Expectations of the Umbrella Sector.

Since 6 April 2026, Joint and Several Liability (JSL) has been a live reality for the labour supply chain. Although the legislation is framed around

1 June 2026

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