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!
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Tories Say No to Tax Grab on Self Employed
It’s that time of the year again…The Budget with Chancellor Philip Hammond, but some experts are predicting there could be a tax grab on the self employed.
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Public Sector Contractors Walk Out – “had enough” They Say
As you might be aware, changes are about to happen in the public sector with thousands of contractors facing disruption to their tax situation.
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UK Population “Optimistic” About Entrepreneurship
In a recent study it was revealed that people in the UK were more optimistic about working for themselves, compared to other European countries.
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Contractors Spend 20 Days a Year Chasing Late Payments
According to IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and Self Employed, if you work for yourself then you spend 20 days a year trying to get paid.
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Barclays Now Offer Near Instant Business Lending
If you’re a contractor or small business owner, then you will no doubt be pleased to hear that Barclays now offer lending without the usual hassle.
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50% of UK Contractors are too Busy to Exercise
While being self employed no doubt gives you more freedom, it seems that half of UK contractors can’t find the time to hit their local gym.
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Medium Sized Businesses Need More Contractors
Experts are advising medium sized business owners around the country to focus on hiring more contractors as part of a flexible employment strategy.
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Contractors will Lose Jobs to Robots Say Experts
There was a time when the thought of robots doing ordinary jobs seemed far fetched, but the reality could be closer than you think.
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Some Contractors Looking Forward to Digital Tax
If you are an umbrella contracting professional then you are no doubt aware that income tax is about to change…by going digital.
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May Appoints Blair Employment Law Advisor
In a move that is sure to be interesting for contractors around the UK, Theresa May has appointed Tony Blair’s old employment law advisor.
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Only 1 in 5 Contractors Saving for Pension
A new report published by ONS, suggests that just 1 in 5 contractors are putting any money away for their pensions.
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Contractors Told “Challenge HMRC”
Have you ever felt unfairly treated by the HMRC? If so, then you must do something about it experts are telling contractors.
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Experts Say Making Tax Digital is Too Soon
Most umbrella contractors are by now aware of the plans to make tax digital (MTD), but some people wonder if it might be rushed.
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Deliveroo Challenged About Workers Employment Status
You’ve no doubt heard about the food delivery company called Deliveroo, but lately they have been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
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Now is “Perfect Time” to be a Contractor
A recent industry report from respected organisations within the UK suggests it’s never now is the right time to be an umbrella contractor.
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