HMRC fund will not support anyone on fixed-term contracts ended before their ‘natural conclusion’ A last-minute update to HMRC guidance could be the final nail in the coffin for thousands of freelancers desperate for financial support as the government’s support scheme opens today. Late on Friday afternoon, and following weeks […]
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98% of limited companies say treatment is unfair
According to a survey by film and TV workers union Bectu, only 2% of individuals who operate as limited companies believe they are being treated fairly by the government. The survey, completed by nearly 1000 people who run their own limited companies in film and TV, found that 67% think […]
Read MoreNine in ten freelancers no longer working due to coronavirus crisis
A report from the Film and TV Charity has found 93 per cent of the industry’s freelancers are no longer working due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The online survey conducted by charity was completed by 1,895 people between 31st March and 3rd April 2020. It also found 74 per […]
Read MoreMajor UK broadcasters, producers appeal for support for freelancers
Editor| 06 April 2020 Just over a week after they first asked the UK government to work with them to support freelancers in the nation’s creative sectors, the UK’s major broadcasters and producers have now called on the Culture Secretary to take steps to ensure they are eligible to qualify […]
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