self-employed

The government's latest response on the Lifetime ISA fails to address the unique challenges of the self-employed, leaving a crucial segment of the workforce without proper retirement support Yet again, the government has shown a…

The UK's new Employment Rights Bill Roadmap has landed. However, a Labour Party promise – Single Worker Status – is conspicuously absent from immediate plans. What does this mean for the future of independent work and the contentious IR35…

If you're a self-employed hairdresser, barber, or beauty therapist renting a chair or room in a salon, then make sure you are acting like a business owner, otherwise, you could be financially penalised for “disguised employment” and end up…

Freelancers working and travelling in London will be facing higher congestion charges. Find out if you can expense these charges and how new proposals might impact your business. Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public…

IR35 experts share their thoughts and advice on how to determine your employment status. Plus, we examine the PGMOL case to help freelancers spot signs of employment in any contract or relationship Dave Chaplin, IR35 Shield "After…

New research from contractor insurer Qdos reveals how independent workers in the UK identify themselves, a factor that could significantly influence their earning capabilities and the types of work they attract. The 2024 survey,…

Former England Footballer Bryan Robson has joined the IR35 Decade Club despite winning most of his appeal to the First-tier Tax Tribunal. The case centres on services Robson provided to Manchester United as a Global Ambassador from 2015/16…

The UK's tax burden for freelancers and the self-employed is undeniably high. As Sarah Coles, Head of Personal Finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, points out, "More of us are taxpayers now, and more pay tax at higher rates. A significant…

UK inflation has risen to 2.6% in the year to November 2024, driven by higher prices for fuel, clothing, and entertainment, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This unwelcome news puts further pressure on freelancers and…