Freelancing – a Den of Inequality and Exploitation?
So, you may have noticed that we’ve not written much about the new intern these past few weeks…
Another Month, Another IR35 Twist in the Tail
News is reaching us here at a rainy UCHQ that the Government may be set for a few…
A Winter of Discontent?
As autumn chills start permeating the air and we gaze outside, wondering if this really will be a winter of discontent, or simply yet another winter of I’m A Celebrity with a nice glass of red, the world, my friends, is changing.
An Umbrella Education… Part two
As you may recall, we have a new intern at UCHQ.
In terms of her education, the going has been decidedly slow.
I found her the other day, browsing the hashtag #umbrella on Instagram. “These purple ones look nice, don’t they, Ed?”
I felt my blood pressure rising. “Have you looked into IR35 yet?” I asked.
The Naïveité of Youth – An Umbrella Education
All change here at UCHQ, we're training up the new intern on the importance of umbrella companies...
Uber Sued Over New “Gig” Contractor Law
In the State of California one thing they need is the humble taxi. It takes movie stars from their million dollar mansions to the Hollywood sets, as an example.
4 Apps Every Self Employed Person Should Download in 2019
This is boom time for self employment in the UK. Around 5 million people work for themselves, with many more planning to quit their job.
Self Employed Workers Need a Holiday, Says Study
“Rain, rain, go away, come back another day,” said the frustrated self employed worker who was tired of putting their umbrella up and down.
Making Tax Digital Fine? WAIVED!!
It has been all over the news for years...the upcoming explosion of Making Tax Digital in the self employed community.
46% of Self Employed Are Over 50
Did you think being self employed was a young persons game? Then think again, because a new report suggests otherwise.
32% of Gig Workers Have Good Mental Health
The gig economy has received much negative press in recent years. Despite this, it continues to go from strength to strength.
Self Employed Mortgages – “Don’t Bother”
Being accepted for a self employed mortgage is tough. I think we can all agree on that, can we? Good. So we are now on the same page, You and I.
