Protest called to lobby Government about IR35
Freelance and contractor organisations are organising a protest outside Parliament next... read more
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Freelance and contractor organisations are organising a protest outside Parliament next... read more
Chartered accountant John Bell gives advice to contractors who face closing down their... read more
IR35 legislation is to be extended to the private sector in April. Here Dave Chaplin from... read more
Many parents look to start a business to get greater flexibility and technology has made... read more
The Government's announcement of a review of IR35 tax legislation have been met with... read more
Sian Crookell from Capify looks at the barriers women still face in setting up their own... read more
A new report finds that, while the gender pay gap appears to be shrinking for creative... read more
Emily Coltman from FreeAgent gives vital advice on some of the business costs freelancers... read more
Childcare and self employment campaigners have called for urgent reviews of policy... read more
2019 was another turbulent year with a lot of activity in politics, but not much time for... read more
Mother of seven Mairead Mackle is the winner of the 2019 NatWest everywoman of the Year... read more
Many small businesses are not aware of the controversial tax legislation IR35 which is due... read more
A survey by FreeAgent shows large numbers of self employed people don't claim all their... read more
If you are setting up or running your own business, you need good PR. If you can't afford... read more
Kelli Aspland is up for a big award this week in recognition of her role in setting up... read more
Sajid Javid suggests the Conservatives would review IR35 legislation after a Labour... read more
Take time now on IR35 or you could lose out later
Some businesses have reacted to plans to extend IR35 legislation to the private sector... read more
A new report from Demos calls for a higher minimum wage for the self employed and more... read more
A new survey shows fears for temporary contractors if IR35 is rolled out to the private... read more
Sunny Kooner talks about her experience of starting a business and bringing up four girls... read more
Baby Show poll shows women feel there is stigma attached to starting up a business when... read more