Loose Women Stars Leave Show Over Contract Dispute

Two of the biggest stars of the ITV show Loose Women, Jane Moore and Janet Street-Porter, have reportedly left the show following a row over their tax status and contracts. Both stars refused to sign contracts and were told by ITV that they were permanent employees rather than freelance journalists. The row is over ITV's new PAYE-only contracts policy, in response to HMRC's off-payroll working rules. The contracts do not offer holiday, sick pay, or pension, and forbid some work opportunities. Last year, panellist Carol McGiffin quit after refusing to sign the contract.