Practical legal guidance for freelancers and sole traders covering IR35, contracts, data protection and insurance.
Over 700 McDonald’s workers have launched a legal case alleging bullying, racism, and sexual harassment at over 450 UK outlets. Discover how the fast-food giant is responding, the role of the EHRC, and why zero-hours contracts may exacerbate abuse concerns.
Apple will pay £77 million to settle a lawsuit over Siri allegedly recording private conversations.
Federal judges move TikTok closer to U.S. ban as ByteDance faces January deadline
Gary Lineker and HMRC settle IR35 dispute out of court
HMRC warns freelancers about Managed Service Companies (MSCs), complex tax setups that could lead to hefty tax bills. Learn how new guidance could impact independent workers and why vigilance is crucial.
Gary Lineker liquidates Goalhanger Films ahead of capital gains tax increases, strategically benefiting from current tax rates while focusing on the growth of Goalhanger Podcasts.
HMRC nearly doubles payouts to tax whistleblowers to £1m, but experts call for larger, proportionate rewards to close the £39.8bn tax gap and encourage more high-quality tip-offs.
Google may be forced to sell its Chrome browser as US antitrust officials intensify scrutiny, potentially reshaping the tech giant’s operations and impacting its advertising revenue.
HMRC’s review finds higher non-compliance in R&D tax credit claims involving specialist agents, costing £4.1bn. Crackdown impacts genuine businesses seeking innovation funding.
In a landmark victory for consumers, the Court of Appeal has ruled against PCP mis-selling in the Johnson v. Firstrand Bank case, paving the way for a £21bn payout. Learn more about this groundbreaking ruling and its impact on UK car finance.
Companies House has implemented a new regime of penalties aimed at improving compliance and transparency in the UK’s company register, with a focus on cracking down on misuse and economic crime.
The ICO has reprimanded Sky Betting and Gaming for processing personal data via advertising cookies without user consent. Learn about the enforcement action and its implications for online privacy.
UK businesses risk losing billions by failing to protect their inventions with overseas patents, filing at much lower rates than competitors. Experts urge government action to secure the UK’s position in global innovation.
Disney argues that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower whose wife died from an allergic reaction at a Disney restaurant should be dismissed due to an arbitration clause in the Disney+ streaming service agreement.
US federal judge rules Google violated monopoly laws, leveraging its market dominance to exclude competitors. This landmark decision could reshape the tech industry’s operations. Google plans to appeal.
