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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
The report, which was commissioned by the…
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
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
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