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​GSA Techsource are pleased to announce we have successfully completed our Cyber Essentials certification for another year. The requirements continue to focus businesses on ensuring IT systems are robust, safe and secure, and are rightfully more challenging each year. The certification is essential for our Government framework agreements, but is also a great tool to help us ensure we are focused on all the areas that help us to be a cyber aware business.

The IR35 off-payroll rules certainly need to be fully reviewed (the one thing Liz Truss almost got right was scrapping them altogether), however a small change is coming… In April 2025, changes to the IR35 legislation will come into effect, concerning the 'small company' exemption. These changes refine the criteria as to what a Small Company is, and therefore determining which businesses are exempt from certain IR35 obligations. This will impact both companies and contractors.

The recent budget announcement by Rachel Reeves has introduced notable changes to National Insurance (NI) and the minimum wage, both of which will impact umbrella workers—freelancers and contractors often hired through umbrella companies that handle payroll and tax compliance.

Labour’s proposed workers' rights reforms are poised to significantly impact the UK contractor market, which has grown rapidly in recent years as businesses have increasingly turned to freelance, gig, and self-employed workers. These reforms are part of Labour's broader agenda to improve protections for workers and address issues related to insecure employment and low pay.

The igaming industry is booming, and with it, the demand for skilled and experienced professionals has never been higher. As a recruitment agency specializing in igaming, we've seen firsthand the importance of finding the right talent to drive business growth and success. In this blog, we'll share our expertise on igaming recruitment, providing you with strategies and insights to help you find the best candidates for your company.

Many companies that use, or used to use, contractors as a flexible resource are still unsure or confused as to the rules and the risks involved around IR35. GSA Techsource has worked with numerous public and private sector clients since the off-payroll rules came into effect – that’s since April 2017 for the public sector and April 2021 for the private sector.