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COVID: what has happened to all the self-employed dentists?
The measures announced by the Chancellor last year to support the self-employed during the COVID-19 outbreak did not support the majority of self-employed dentists, The British Dental Association (BDA) has reported.
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Royal family bill to UK taxpayers at all-time high. What are we paying for?
When one thinks of Britain some iconic images immediately come to mind, and the Royal Family is without a doubt one of them, alongside Queen Elizabeth II's corgis and dorgis, copious amounts of tea and biscuits, pubs, Big Ben, the Houses…
Contract recruiter Outsource UK survives pandemic and expands national coverage
Specialist contract and freelance recruitment company Outsource UK has weathered one of the most trying economic periods for the recruitment sector and completed a management buyout.
The Swindon-based firm has expanded organically and…
IR35: legislation changes in Budget that freelancers may have missed
Important changes to the new IR35 regime were announced in the Budget (3 March 2021), according to an Insights report from the Osborne Clarke Workforce Solutions team.
The team reported that in addition to the Budget announcements,…
Hopin: why it’s the fastest-growing startup in the world and hiring like mad
Many of you may be surprised to learn that the fastest growing company - probably in the world - is not only British but is an international events company. That company is Hopin and it's hiring like mad. To learn more about this company's…
Top 10 sectors for freelancers and small businesses to get work in 2021
The beauty of being an entrepreneurial-minded freelancer or small business owner is your freedom to pivot your skills or assets to industries that are experiencing high growth. Don't know which industries those are? Wondering how you could…
How has the 2021 budget impacted freelancers and business owners?
The Chancellor's 2021 Budget has revealed that the corporation tax will increase, but not until April 2023. The rate will rise from 19% to 25%. However, smaller companies with profits below £50,000 will be exempt from the increase. The…
Budget 2021: Where to tune in and latest on Help to Grow Scheme, self-employed taxes
Millions of freelancers, contractors and business owners will be glued to their screens today to learn what the Chancellor's budget has in store for them. A gradual hike in corporation tax seems to be one of the sure bets, with national…
Footballers, sports pros struggle to get mortgages
Most sports professionals have short term contracts, which can often mean an onerous mortgage application process. Lloyd Wells Mortgages highlights the challenges and how sports pros, like other self-employed individuals, can boost their…
IR35: Royal Mail contractors to lose independent status and pay umbrella fees
The Royal Mail will likely place its off-payroll workforce, even those with a questionable or 'likely' inside IR35 status, into pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) working arrangements by this April, the company has confirmed with Computer Weekly.
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