Tag: IPSE

Celebrities and Industry Bodies Back Call for Freelancer Income Protection

Stuart Mitchell

Stephen Fry, Sir Philip Pullman, Sandie Shaw, Joanne Harris and Bob and Roberta Smith amongst names backing the call for government to protect income for freelancers in light of Covid-19 “In this confused and anxious time, those artists, writers, musicians and others who earn a fragile livelihood as self-employed suppliers of delight and consolation should not be forgotten… The need to support our freelance artists of every kind is urgent and imperative” – Sir Philip Pullman Celebrities and industry bodies have rallied together to back the Creative Industries Federation and…

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CIPR joins forces with IPSE to support #stopIR35 campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) is calling on members – particularly those working as freelancers – to support the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed (IPSE) campaign to #stopIR35. The campaign follows the government announcement to press ahead with off-payroll working rules into the private sector following the conclusion of a review due to conclude in mid-February. It is the CIPR’s view that this review period fails to provide adequate time for individuals and businesses to prepare and last week criticised the decision as highlighting “the…

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