IR35 appeal put back to December as Battersby loses at commissioners
In this issue:
- Delay to IR35 Appeal
- First IR35 case at commissioners – "Battersby"
- Comment on Tribunals
- Lobbying: CBI Conference
- CFT
- Commercial / Lobbying opportunity - defence
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Delay to IR35 Appeal
The Court of Appeal hearing in PCG's judicial review of IR35 has been put back to Tuesday 4 December 2001. The hearing is expected to last three days.
The Appeal was due 19th November but the IR's legal team has other commitments. Having argued strongly that the hearing should take place, the PCG team reluctantly accepted the change.
The PCG is again setting up an office in the Cheshire Cheese, 5 Little Essex Street, London W1 for the duration of the appeal. All members are welcome to call in.
First IR35 case at commissioners: "Battersby"
In the first IR35 case to go before the Special Commissioners, contractor 'Eddie Battersby' was found to be in 'deemed employment' and subject to IR35. For a full PCG analysis of this decision from PCG Director, Kevin Miller:
NB: To make this link you must be a full member of PCG and logged into the discussion forums.
Comment on Tribunals
Lobbying: CBI Conference
Some excellent contacts were made when PCG participated in the recent CBI conference in Birmingham. PCG used the event to launch our efforts to promote the benefits of using flexible contracting businesses with a new client brochure, the Case for Contractors.
Report:
Press Notice:
CFT
Members will be aware that for some time PCG officials have been monitoring the activities of CFT Group Insurance Services. Kevin Miller contacted Lloyds of London who issued a press release. Lloyd's are concerned that a number of commercial insurance policies naming Lloyd's are now known to have been sold by CFT without cover having been arranged.
Commercial / Lobbying opportunity - defence
PCG will attend a defence manufacturers association seminar on procurement from small business in the defence sector. We have negotiated a discount for members who wish to attend – Tuesday 20th November, Oxfordshire.
Members' resolutions
There is a members' forum on the site where members can post their own resolutions and seek support. Current 'live' resolutions can be viewed at: