- Royal Mail confirm postal strike dates
Nationwide postal strikes will begin on Thursday 22 October. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has stated it had no choice but to announce a strike after the Royal Mail rejected its latest set ... Read more
- Brookson launches IR35 Advice Line
Brookson, one of the leading providers of accountancy, tax advice and other support services to self employed professionals, has strengthened its existing IR35 service by launching a new advice... Read more
- Revolution Prize Draw Winner
Following the introduction of our Revolution prize draw we are pleased to announce the winner for September and October's draws. After a great response for the 1st month of our competition, the luc... Read more
- Changes to Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) Checks
The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) will launch changes to its application system on October 12th, relevant to those who work with children and vulnerable adults. Changes include replacing the barred... Read more
- Brookson makes APSCo shortlist with its innovative approach
Brookson is celebrating after being shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) awards for ‘Innovation of the Year’. This category recognises the... Read more
- HMRC launches consultation for academics
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is launching a consultation to assess the business taxation rules for academics, trainers and instructors. According to the tax authority, the proposals surrounding... Read more
- National Freelancers Day 23 November – Share your views
In recognition of the contribution that freelance professionals make to the UK economy, 23 November is to be National Freelancers Day (NFD). To support this, the Professional Contractors Group (PCG... Read more
- Brookson has appointed Big Mouth Media to handle its search marketing activity.
A leading provider of accountancy, tax advice and support services, Brookson selected bigmouthmedia following an extensive search to identify the ideal partner to lead its digital marketing strateg... Read more
- IR35 – 10 years on
As we approach the 10th anniversary of IR35 Brookson Managing Director, Martin Hesketh speaks with ContractorCalculator and discusses whether IR35 is a symptom of a much wider problem. Martin... Read more
- Brookson’s new contact centre revolutionises client acquisition
Brookson, a leading provider of accountancy, tax advice and support services to freelance contractors and self employed professionals who work in business for themselves, has adopted advanced conta... Read more
- SPA launches freelancer code of conduct
A dedicated code of conduct encompassing the professional freelancer service sector has been launched by the Service Providers Association (SPA) in an attempt to drive professional standards up... Read more
- Pre-Budget Report 09 - Is the devil in the detail?
Martin Hesketh, managing director of contractor accountant, Brookson, gives his initial reactions following this afternoon’s Pre-Budget Report (PBR) announcement. “It is fair to say that the 2009... Read more
