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[Peoplesoft bloke]

I hope so - as long as HMRC doesn't win those MSC cases....

[Peoplesoft bloke]

In so far as it hasn't been already?

The background is policy wonks in academia giving HMRC ideas about unpopular groups they can target and appear to be getting things done. To most outsiders, and particularly permies, contractors are overpaid tax dodging scum who fully deserve to lose...

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Some of us had no choice - it was that or not eating....

[Peoplesoft bloke]

I'd expect the bans to be dropped by this afto., if as it seems, there's suddenly zero risk to the client....

[Peoplesoft bloke]

So on the face of it - back to taking our own risks. HMRC probably thinks that MSP route they are chasing will be more lucrative anyway.

From a government perspective, it means no more worries for the DWP or NHS getting chased for cash by HMRC.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Flippin crikey

[Peoplesoft bloke]

I've been able to negotiate weekly payments for the inside gig I start on Monday. I didn't expect it to work but I held out for 7 days from invoice (monthly) and they said they'd paid weekly.