Browsing Category
News
Mortgage debts higher than 2008 financial crisis
OBR forecasts household debt servicing costs to double from £73bn to a staggering £151bn in 2026 - higher than the 2008/2009 crisis
Typical household to pay £5,350 servicing debts after a string of interest rate rises
Families…
LibDems accuse Conservatives of £750m “hat-trick stealth tax” on savers
The Liberal Democrats say the Conservatives' Autumn Statement had some "small print" surprises which will cost savers dearly. However, new reports say Conservatives could be making even more changes to the personal tax thresholds come the…
Autumn Statement reactions: despite tax cuts “Tories have failed the self-employed leaving the…
We highlight the key takeaways and expert reactions to the Autumn Statement and what lies ahead for the self-employed including freelancers, contractors and small business owners
The Autumn Statement 2023, delivered by Chancellor…
Rumours of NI or income tax cut could put Conservatives back into self-employed good books
Autumn Statement: NI or income tax cuts could be a win-win for the self-employed and the economy. Plus self-employed and independent worker specialists share their views on what they'd like to see announced in the upcoming Chancellor's…
Media-trained McVey: just Sunak’s mouthpiece or an entrepreneur at heart who could put…
OPINION
As part of PM Rishi Sunak's Cabinet Reshuffle, Rt Hon Esther McVey was appointed as Minister without Portfolio in the Cabinet Office on 13 November 2023. Her working-class background could be just the influence the Prime…
Rolled-up holiday pay: temps and contractors to soon get holiday pay drip-fed into every paycheque
The UK government has approved a new policy allowing temporary workers to receive their holiday pay as part of their regular wages. This is known as rolled-up holiday pay, and it is expected to give millions of temps a pay boost worth…
What makes Grok different? Sarcasm, wit and a rebellious streak to start
Elon Musk-led xAI has launched a chatbot that could have new implications for AI
In this article you will find:
How to join the Grok waitlist plus terms and conditions to sign-up and future cost
Potential applications of Grok
…
Freelancers Hit by Devastating UK Rent Rises
Freelancers are being hit hard by devastating UK rent rises, as landlords sell up and tenants multiply. Here are some ways freelancers can make up for the rate hikes
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), rents in…
Tax non-compliance in the umbrella market: isn’t it time the masquerade party came to an end?
The umbrella market has been a hotbed for tax non-compliance, with unsuspecting temps and contractors falling foul of tax avoidance schemes every year. A new report assesses the damage to workers and the umbrella companies that are…
Tax Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Market: What Workers Need to Know
Any freelancer, contractor or temp worker who has found the ideal project or client but is being forced to work with an umbrella company to get paid, must understand the risks of tax non-compliance
The Problem
The umbrella market is…