Do Self Employed Cleaners Need CIF?
If you are a self employed cleaner then you may be working as a contractor, freelancer, or gig worker. Low pay is common.
Do Self Employed Cleaners Need CIF? » Read the full story
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The latest news affecting umbrella companies in the UK. Featuring HMRC, the Agency Workers Directive, the 2003 Agency Regulations, and IR35.
£7500 More Tax!!
It’s raining tax…so grab your umbrellas because we are in for a real storm, and guess who is behind this? Yes, you guessed it…
£7500 More Tax!! » Read the full story
Would You Accept 16 Euros An Hour?
If the government offered you a minimum of 16 Euros an hour to be self employed, would you accept it?
Would You Accept 16 Euros An Hour? » Read the full story
29% Self Employed Tradespeople = No Insurance!
So I was sitting here at the UC desk with that Rihanna song playing on the radio (can’t remember the name) and then a report lands on my desk.
29% Self Employed Tradespeople = No Insurance! » Read the full story
Self Employed Mortgage Myths BUSTED (Number 4 is SHOCKING!)
75% of self employed people in the UK are fearful about getting a self employed mortgage. They fear being declined.
Self Employed Mortgage Myths BUSTED (Number 4 is SHOCKING!) » Read the full story
Rise Of The AI Gig Economy
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is cracking the whip at the forefront of this gig economy revolution. But humans are still benefiting.
Rise Of The AI Gig Economy » Read the full story
Scottish Self Employed – 54% Are “Confident”
There has never been a better time to be self employed in Scotland. If you are a contractor, freelancer, gig worker, or business owner…
Scottish Self Employed – 54% Are “Confident” » Read the full story
Self Employed and On The Dole…In Ireland
If you live in Ireland and your business is failing…then don’t worry…because you can now sign up for the dole and get 203 Euros a week.
Self Employed and On The Dole…In Ireland » Read the full story
Two Thirds Of Self Employed = No Pension!
Despite me writing about self employed pensions here on the UC blog many times…the message is not getting across it seems.
Two Thirds Of Self Employed = No Pension! » Read the full story
Can’t Pay? HMRC Will Take It Away
“We are here to collect payment or remove goods. Your choice.” said the bailiff.
Can’t Pay? HMRC Will Take It Away » Read the full story
7% Of Self Employed Are “Slashies”
“I am a slashie,” said the self employed woman. “I am self employed chef – slash – blogger – slash – dog walker,” she went on to add.
7% Of Self Employed Are “Slashies” » Read the full story
MPs Attack the BBC Over Freelance Mess
If you are a regular reader of the UC Blog then you will be well aware of the BBC freelance saga. We talk about it all the time.
MPs Attack the BBC Over Freelance Mess » Read the full story
You Make £57,546…But Guess What?
You are self employed and you are raking in the cash…to the tune of £57,546 a year. “Life is good,” you say.
You Make £57,546…But Guess What? » Read the full story
Demand for Self Employed Electricians is Strong
It was feared self employed electricians were hitting a slump. Pay was down in January, and February was not looking bright.
Demand for Self Employed Electricians is Strong » Read the full story
Fight For Your Right, To be SE and Pregnant
You got to fight, for your right…to be self employed and pregnant and still get paid. That is the message from Loose Women presenter Stacy Solomon.
Fight For Your Right, To be SE and Pregnant » Read the full story
670,000 Self Employed Feel “Discriminated Against”
If you are self employed and struggling to get a mortgage then you are not alone. In fact, there are 670,000 of you who feel “discriminated against.”
670,000 Self Employed Feel “Discriminated Against” » Read the full story