Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has agreed to pay around £14.6 million to HMRC over historic contractor misclassifications (plus nearly £3 million in suspended penalties).

Their response? A blanket ban on contractors operating through limited companies (PSCs). In other words, no more flexibility and no more access to specialist skills through that model.

This isn’t just a tax story. It’s a workforce management story and a timely reminder of how contingent talent engagement directly affects financial, operational, and delivery outcomes.