Making Tax Digital: April 2019 changes
Source: Competex Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on […]
Do entrepreneurs take steps to look after their mental health? [SURVEY]
The NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards is investigating the state of mental health among entrepreneurs in the UK. While there has been a big focus on improving employee mental […]
Self-employment stability contributes to lowest unemployment rates
Source: IPSE According to a report by IPSE, recent labour market statistics are showing that the number of self-employed people in the UK is broadly stable at 4.8 million. Released […]
IR35 consultation delay puts April 2019 changes to PSCs in doubt
Source: Contractor UK Contractor UK has published insight that the IR35 consultation regarding PSC working in the private sector may mean that any forthcoming legislation is pushed back to April […]
Have your say. Should we Scrap IR35 legislation reform proposals for public sector off-payroll workers?
The Petition The proposal is to make ‘engagers’ deduct PAYE tax & NIC at source for self-employed people operating via a Limited Company if the end client is in the […]
Two decades of income inequality in Britain: the role of wages, household earnings and redistribution
Words by Chris Belfield , Richard Blundell , Jonathan Cribb , Andrew Hood , Robert Joyce and Agnes Norris Keiller This is a summary of the main findings of ‘Two Decades of Income Inequality in Britain: The role of Wages, Household […]
‘Off Payroll working in the Public Sector’
Words by Toni Hall, Local Government Consultant at Penna ‘Off Payroll working in the Public Sector’ (IR35) draft legislation was published at the beginning of December 2016. HM Revenue & […]
Young women are bossing it in UK business start-ups
Words by Daniel Hunter, Fresh Business Thinking When it comes to starting a business, women under 35 appear to have the magic touch, as they are more likely to succeed […]
The rise of the gig economy – a guide to hiring interim managers
Words by Tim Boote on Realbusiness.co.uk The gig economy and interim management should not be confused. The gig economy has had much publicity recently, especially since the controversial Uber case in […]