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Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2025 focused on economic updates rather than major tax changes. Key announcements included increased defence spending, welfare budget cuts, and updates on the crackdown on tax avoidance. From April 2025 changes announced previously be the Labour Government will also take effect such as Employer NICs and Capital Gains Tax changes.

The Autumn Budget 2024 introduces increased employer NICs, CGT rate hikes, and Stamp Duty surcharges, impacting small businesses, contractors, and property investors. With expanded Employment Allowance and a commitment to digital tax compliance, these changes aim to boost public funding while posing new financial considerations for UK businesses and investors.

With the General Election taking place this week, contractors will be keeping a keen eye on the election campaign coverage to see how their finances will be affected. If you are a contractor, it is vital to know which parties have made pledges that may affect your work.

As an off-payroll worker in the UK, you will have heard about the intermediaries legislation known as IR35 and know that it is important to be able to determine if a contract you are considering is inside or outside of the scope of the IR35 legislation.