“Blame The BBC,” Say The Stars
Being a television star is mostly about glitz and glamour, but when you are hauled in the interview room at HMRC HQ, then not so much.
Coldplay and Coronation Street Unite for The Parents
Who are the best people in your corner when you want parental leave for the self employed? Pop singers and soap stars of course. Who else?
“Your Taxes Are Done My Lord”
Most contractors have to hire an accountant to do their books and taxes. What if you didn't have to do that though...what then?
She Owes Half a Million, Thanks to IR35
While BBC presenters might be earning a nice bit of change (all thanks to the licence payers), that hasn't stopped the IR35 crackdown.
The Contractors, Soon To Be Under “House Arrest”
If you have comitted no crime then wouldn't you find it strange to be tagged? Just like a “scally,” so to speak, under house arrest.
A Contractors Guide to Working Abroad
While there are many contracting jobs in the UK, with cities such as London and Glasgow being at the top of the list, some are looking elsewhere.
TPAS Take Action, Contractors Confused
A press release hit the major news hubs this week, in a big announcement that all contractors should take notice of. It was from TPAS.
Government Break Their Pledge (Self Employed Pensions)
We all know that not enough self employed people are saving for their retirements. Millions are going to be coming up short, unfortunately.
30% of Gig Economy Workers Have At Least Two Jobs
If you thought that having one job was enough then try having two. That is what around 30% of gig economy workers now have to do.
162 Million Are Independent Workers, But…
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed, AKA IPSE, recently looked more closely at independent workers...
Contractors…SNOW Your Rights
The last few years have seen winters in the UK remain unusually snow free, but this year it looks like the snow is here for a while.
1 in 5 Self Employed Workers Are “Insecure”
We all know how common self employment is becoming in the UK, but is everybody satisfied? According to new research...NO!
