Autumn Budget 2025 for Contractors
Ahead of Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget 2025 on 26 November, ContractorUK brings together analysis and reaction from across the contracting sector.
Coverage spans the potential impact of VAT threshold changes — with debate over whether a cut would burden small businesses or a rise would help them grow — alongside expert warnings that tax increases for contractors may be unavoidable as the Chancellor seeks fiscal headroom.
Also featured are industry views that not revisiting the Off-Payroll Working rules would mark a missed opportunity to simplify a system that has constrained genuine self-employment since 2017.
Together, these articles capture the key themes and expectations shaping contractor sentiment in the run-up to the Budget, and what's at stake for freelancers and limited company directors alike.
Budget Analysis & Commentary
Expert insights on what Autumn Budget 2025 means for contractors
Budget 2025: How Reeves' 'Just Keeping the Lights on' budget harms contractors
The chancellor hits UK contracting with a 'growth-choking' budget, containing two IR35 'devils in the detail' and Labour's 'hidden' penalisation of remote work.
Autumn Budget 2025: Reeves raids dividends and salary sacrifice, 'dealing contractors two big blows'
The chancellor giveth warm words to 'working people' but taketh more of contractors' incomes via stealth tax, dividends, and NI on £2k-plus pensions contributions. Complete Budget Day coverage with expert reaction.
Where contractors with a pension must beware Autumn Budget 2025
The positive news that the state pension is increasing should be offset against potentially negative news to contractor finances. Analysis covers state pension changes, allowances, tax relief, salary sacrifice, lump sums, and inheritance tax implications.
How an Autumn Budget VAT threshold cut would hit contractors
Detailed examination of the potential impact if Rachel Reeves reduces the VAT registration threshold, and what it would mean for contractor businesses and administrative burden.
How an Autumn Budget VAT threshold rise would help contractors
Exploring the benefits if the chancellor increases the VAT registration threshold, including reduced compliance burden and improved cash flow for smaller contractor businesses.
Why Autumn Budget 2025 should axe IR35 reform
Not seeking a repeal of the OPW rules is a wasted opportunity. And since 2017, the UK has known plenty about 'wasted opportunity' — by leaving its contractor workforce shackled.
Top 3 things contractors need from Autumn Budget 2025
Where Rachel Reeves can prove next month that the government finally understands what the UK's flexible workforce needs to thrive. Analysis covers income tax thresholds, IR35 roadmap, and Making Tax Digital soft landing.
Contractor tax increases 'inevitable' at Autumn Budget 2025
A minister's underreported remarks have transformed Rachel Reeves' fourth fiscal set piece into an event that will almost inevitably increase taxes for contractors. What contractors need to prepare for.
What the housing market needs at Autumn Budget 2025
Contractors with buy-to-let properties face tough choices as potential tax raids loom. Analysis of National Insurance on rental income, stamp duty changes, and what landlords should do ahead of November 26th.
Autumn Budget 2025 set for Nov 26, 'putting contractors on watch'
Autumn Budget 2025 is to be delivered on November 26th, with experts warning contractors to be on watch for tax changes including income threshold freezes, VAT threshold cuts, and potential IR35 developments.
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