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Latest changes to Making Tax Digital
The government originally planned to mandate MTD for ITSA starting in April 2024, but has since delayed the mandate to April 2026. More changes could still be on the cards
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Victory for freelancers: presenter Kaye Adams wins IR35 case against HMRC after 9-year ordeal
Media presenter Kaye Adams has finally won her IR35 case against HMRC after a nine-year ordeal. The First-tier Tribunal has upheld Ms Adams's appeal for the third time, confirming her self-employed status for the tax years 2013/14 to!-->…
DevTernity: the gender gap at this tech event was so bad the organisers created fake female speakers
Tech Executives Drop Out of DevTernity Conference After Fake Speakers Revealed
Tech executives at Microsoft and Amazon have withdrawn from an upcoming DevTernity software conference after it was discovered that at least one of the!-->!-->!-->…
Freelancers and digital nomads reconsider long-term cruises following cancellation of epic voyage
The recent cancellation of a three-year world cruise, just two weeks before its scheduled departure, has sent shockwaves through the travel industry, particularly among remote workers and digital nomads who have embraced long-term travel!-->…
UK Tightens Immigration Rules: Minimum Salary Threshold for Skilled Worker Visas Hits £40,000
In a significant move to curb immigration, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has agreed to raise the minimum salary threshold for foreign skilled worker visas from £26,000 to £40,000. This substantial increase is expected to have an impact on!-->…
Freelancers Face Health Risks from Reduced Nature Exposure
A new report has revealed that a drop in the number of visits to nature has had a significant impact on the health of people in the UK. We look at the likely implications for freelancers
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Pubs Could Stay Open Later for Euros
The UK government is proposing to extend pub and bar licensing hours if England, Wales, or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of next year's European Football Championships
This means that thirsty supporters could be cheering their!-->!-->!-->…
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
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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
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