Sky News Sued by Freelance Photographer
A freelance photographer by the name of Eddie Mitchell isn't afraid to take on the Sky Broadcasting Corporation, after it was announced he was suing them.
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.
27% Leave School With No Career Advice According to Study
Just over a quarter of Brits leave Secondary school without any kind of career advice...that is according to a new study of over 2000 adults.
Bank of Ireland to Introduce Mortgages for Contractors
I've said it before and I will say it again...getting a mortgage if you are a contractor is tough. Most people who apply are declined, that is the reality.
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!
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.
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.
Research Shows Self Employed Work 10 Hours Less
If you thought working for an employer was the best option then it's time to reconsider, as new research shows self employed people work 10 hours less a week.
Jeremy Corbyn Attacks Umbrella Contractors (Again)
I'm sure that Jeremy Corbyn has attacked contractors before...well he seems to be at it again, with remarks made in a recent speech.
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.
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.
