Chancellor Philip Hammond unveiled Budget 2018 on Monday 29 October 2018 – his last before Brexit. Overall, the reception to the Budget has been greeted with mixed emotions, but it is fair to say that some of the announcements are more positive than many predicted.
Read the latest updates on the 2019 Loan Charge and how contractors who previously used disguised remuneration schemes may be affected. Get the latest developments here.
Every year on 10th October, World Mental Health Day is observed to raise awareness of mental health issues and to highlight the importance of supporting mental health in all aspects of life. We discuss mental health with regards to how contractors, freelancers and self-employed professionals can be impacted.
There has been plenty of debate over the past year over what would happen in the event of a ‘No Deal Brexit’. We discuss what this might mean for contractors, freelancers and the self-employed in the UK.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has lost a major tribunal against Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) – the professional body representing over 30,000 amateur football referees in the English game.
There has been a massive growth of self-employment in the UK in recent years. Since 2001, self-employed workers in the UK now make up 15% of the working population. This will only continue to grow as figures have almost tripled for self-employed workers over the age of 65 since 2001.
Contract breaches occur often in the business world, but in most cases they can be dealt with swiftly and without too much fuss. If you haven’t experienced a contract breach scenario, it is good to learn how to recognise one and how to handle it in case it ever happens to you.
Moving from sole trader to limited company is a big decision, but it could have many benefits for your business. If you’ve operated as a sole trader up until now, here’s a how-to guide to starting a limited company.
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week (14 – 20 May 2018) is stress. Contractors, freelancers, and self-employed professionals can experience stress due to job insecurity, financial standing, taxes and more.
Self-billing is a common practice for recruitment agencies who deal with contractors and freelancers. If you are on a self-billing arrangement for your contract, here is what you should know.
