2024

To the Dad who taught me how to brew a proper cuppa And how to watch the footie, no fuss, no drama! Who cheered me on at every cricket match, even when I missed the wicket or a bit of a catch He's the king of dry humour, and…

Forget everything you thought you knew about Spanish wine. This guide reveals the country's hidden wine gems, from innovative winemakers to must-visit wineries. Expert recommendations included. Spain's wine scene is exploding with…

Self-employed little more than ‘footnote’ in Labour manifesto, says insurer to the self-employed marketplace Labour's manifesto promises a business-friendly approach but contains little for the UK’s 4.2m self-employed. That was a…

We look at the latest news related to Reform UK’s growing popularity with voters as the party goes neck and neck with the Conservatives in the YouGov polls. Plus we look at what Reform UK business policies could mean for freelancers and…

Did a colleague commit a cardinal sin on a shared project? Or did the boss issue a demand worthy of dictator? Before hitting "send" on a rage-fuelled email that could torpedo your career or client relationship down the tubes, take a deep…

The Liberal Democrats Manifesto released this week pledges to end retrospective tax changes such as the loan charge brought in by the Conservatives and review the Government’s off-payroll working IR35 reforms to ensure self-employed people…

According to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), families with children have been disproportionately impacted by benefit cuts since 2010. Reductions to tax credits and the introduction of the 'two-child limit' in Universal Credit have…

A perfect storm is brewing in the bodies and minds of those in midlife, making them particularly vulnerable to emotional turmoil. As hormones fluctuate and life's milestones trigger introspection, men and women face unique challenges that…

Public affairs financial experts are expressing concerns that a Labour government may introduce changes to pension taxation that could significantly impact freelancers, solo self-employed individuals, contractors and directors of limited…

The Conservative Party wants to raise £6bn a year by clamping down on tax avoidance and evasion with the proceeds of the tax revenue received to go towards childcare benefits and to help pay for the proposal to introduce national service…