£490 a Month for Unemployed Gig Workers
What happens if you can’t find any gigs and are generally struggling to make any money in the gig economy? You get £490 into your bank account.
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Only 28% of Self Employed Consider Pensions to be Safe
In a world where saving for your pension is considered “normal,” many self employed workers are raging against it.
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?
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!
The Truth About K&B Contractor Accountants
If you are reading this then you have probably already heard about K&B Accountancy Group and their new special offer. A lot of contractors are talking.
“DECLINED!” – HMRC Refuse Credit Card Payments
When you go to pay your tax bill what is the one payment option most self employed people want to see? The credit card of course.
“Be Pragmatic” Says Accountant, Regarding IR35
The IR35 changes have had contractors complaining and moaning, there is no doubt about that…but should they all leave the public sector? Maybe not.
Only Digital Banking Please…We Are Self Employed
Do you ever get tired of cashing cheques and paying in money at your local bank? A digital banking company might just change that.
Deliveroo Fight Back With Pay Per Delivery for Drivers
The takeaway delivery company Deliveroo have been in the news a lot recently, mostly being accused of hiring employees under the guise of “contractors.”
Contractors to Finally Get Paid on Time…Maybe
I reported right here on this blog about how contractors spend an average of 20 days a year chasing clients for late payments. Sometimes they never get paid.
UK “The Worst” for Self Employed Pensions
A panel of pension experts recently took to the streets of 15 countries around the world and their findings were not exactly surprising.
Hammond Does U-Turn on Tax Grab
Just like I reported about last week, the Chancellor Philip Hammond went after the self employed in his budget with a tax grab, and many were outraged!