Umbrella Companies
Liquid Friday CEO responds to ‘skimming’ accusations
On the back of fresh allegations that another of the UK’s leading umbrella companies has been ‘skimming’ millions from contractors’ paysl...
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Tax
Autumn Statement: self-employed could be hit with more taxes
Everyone is preparing to pay more taxes following the Autumn Statement proposals, but some believe the self-employed could be unfairly over-taxed. ...
Lifestyle
Here's what you can't bring to the World Cup
If you are travelling to Qatar later this month to watch the 2022 World Cup it is wise to check foreign travel advice and keep up to date with...
News
<strong>Are your clients ready for a global recession?</strong>
Richard Jeffery, Chief Executive Officer at ActiveOps explores the need for businesses across the UK, US and Australia to take action in the face o...
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"Borderline unlawful?": FCSA members report of agencies attempting assignment rate cuts over NI
Contractor and freelancer experts respond to FCSA receiving reports that some employment agencies are looking to reduce assignment rates on grounds...
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Autumn Statement: expert predictions and wishlists
Workforce specialists offer their predictions and wish lists for the upcoming Autumn Statement and how freelancers, contractors, temps and side hus...
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"Exploited?" Why Britain's temp workers are losing out on £97m each year
OPINION Many of UK’s 1.6m temps are estimated to be missing out on thousands every year individually. What can they do about it? Julia Ke...
Career tips
Top 5 recession-proof professions that you may want to consider
While the British may not like to admit it, what happens in the US jobs market and Central Bank policy has a tendency to influence decision-making ...
News
How to apply for Universal Credit if you are self-employed
One of the advantages of being self-employed is that you can pitch for extra work when money is tight. But what happens when you can't work because...
Self-employed mortgages and financial products
Mortgage lenders to lower fixed-rate mortgages
By Amplo Mortgages and Financial Solutions The last 12 months have seen significant changes in the mortgage market. Anyone considering applying for...
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New App is answer to freelancers' missing "Water Cooler" moments
A new mobile app called Groove is connecting freelancers for on-demand social focus sessions Starting a Groove Up to four workers around the world ...
IR35
The Tory Party must prioritise a crackdown on misspending before tax grabs and social cutbacks
OPINION Will PM Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt use the Autumn Statement to prove that they can relate to citizens by doing them justice by ...
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Julie Powell, author behind Julie & Julia, dies at 49
The Julie & Julia food blogger turned author and movie sensation, Julie Powell, has died at her home in New York at the age of 49. Powell, who died...
Self-Employed Pensions
How to stop your pension benefits going to the wrong person
Six in ten risk pension benefits going to the wrong person, finds HL report Only 38% of people said they had kept expression of wish forms for all ...
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"You've been skimmed" - the last thing an umbrella contractor wants to hear
The Freelance Informer asks Contractor Voice's Jacob Bellas about the latest report of alleged umbrella company payslip skimming. What has his audi...