Introduction As many contractors are already painfully aware, employment status is a source of much confusion, both for self-employed individuals and businesses looking to engage them. In one of its pre-election promises Labour stated it would look to introduce a single ‘worker’ status. Three-Tier System of Employment Status The UK currently has, what is described… Read More
Introduction A bronchial challenge test is used to help determine how sensitive your airways are, and will help to confirm or refute a diagnosis of asthma. Other Terms A bronchial challenge test is also known as an: What is the Test For? The test is used to confirm or refute a diagnosis of asthma. Simply… Read More
Introduction Coeliac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten. This damages your gut (small intestine) so your body cannot properly take in nutrients. It can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating. Coeliac disease is caused by an adverse reaction to gluten,… Read More
Introduction British armed forces Service personnel with medical conditions or fitness issues which affect their ability to perform their duties will generally be referred to a medical board for a medical examination and review of their medical grading. This may result in the patient being downgraded to allow for treatment, recovery and/or rehabilitation. The Medical… Read More
Introduction The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has, over the years, received a range of freedom of information (FOI) requests asking for confirmation of military service for a named individual. There is usually a mix of requests for information on deceased and living individuals. You can learn more about freedom of information on our sister… Read More
Introduction In response to a freedom of information (FOI) request (MOD FOI 2018/08369 dated 14 August 2019), the Ministry of Defence stated the media was (by implication) incorrectly stating those wanting to join the British Army were being described as “Foreign Nationals rather than Commonwealth citizens.” But what is the difference between a foreign national… Read More
Introduction The off-payroll working rules make sure that a worker (sometimes known as a contractor) pays broadly the same Income Tax (IT) and National Insurance contributions (NICs) as an employee would. The rules apply if the worker who provides services to a client through their own intermediary would have been an employee if they were… Read More
