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Self-employed sports and fitness coaches: are you prepared to lose more than half your clients?
Cost of living rises force 90 per cent of people to stop taking part in sports and fitness classes
The cost of living crisis is forcing 90 per cent of those aged under 34 to stop taking part in hobbies including fitness classes…
The self-employed are the most dedicated investors in the UK. So how can they get more bang for…
It comes as a nice surprise to hear that the self-employed are the most likely to invest, especially those that work part-time or on a contract basis. It is also refreshing to learn that SIPP investors, who are largely freelancers,…
How to boost your freelance business when inflation is on the rise
For many freelancers, inflation has forced them to adapt their business strategy to safeguard themselves against higher costs.
Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 14.6% in the 12 months to September 2022, up from 13.1% in…
Price guarantee: think your energy bills can’t exceed £2500? You’re wrong
Almost two in five households (38%) wrongly believe that the Government’s energy price guarantee means their bills cannot go above £2,500, according to new research from Uswitch.com, the comparison and switching service. So to combat…
Will a bonus or Cost of Living pay-out put freelancers in hot water with HMRC?
Some contractor recruitment agencies, such as Andrew Construction Recruitment (ACR), believe self-employed contractors deserve a Cost of Living pay-out to make ends meet. Such agencies are following the leads of those influencing their…
Cost of living crisis: what are your rights if your landlord wants to increase your rent?
By Tom Simcock, University of Huddersfield via The Conversation
A lack of affordable housing and growing demand for rental properties has sent the rental market into a state of crisis, and young people are particularly affected. New…
Embracing the self-employed could be one of the best moves for the economy
While British politicians have announced plans to help people manage the cost-of-living crisis, the Tory leadership contenders and the Labour Party have ignored one of the most innovative parts of the UK economy: the self-employed. If they…
Financial expert reveals how freelancers can maximise income
The Cost of Living Crisis is hitting freelancers hard. Tony Clark of St. James's Place outlines some tips on how they can best protect their income in tough times
By Tony Clark, Senior Proposition Manager, St James’s Place…
The political party most likely to win the hearts of voters if the general election was held…
OPINION
From the 88 constituencies which the Conservatives either (a) won from Labour in 2019, or (b) currently hold with a majority of less than 15pts over Labour, YouGov's modelling predicts that just three would remain in…
Want a better broadband deal?
If you’re coming to the end of your broadband contract, you might be able to move to a faster connection and still save money. Here are the latest broadband deals courtesy of Uswitch. Plus tips to speed up your internet connection for…