Since publication of this blogpost, updates have been made to the Coronavirus Job Support Scheme. Since this blogpost was last updated, the Coronavirus Job Support Scheme has been scrapped due to the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which…
On September 24th, the UK chancellor announced the Winter Economy Plan. Some additional measures are being put into place to support businesses and employees who have found themselves struggling as a result of Covid-19. Rishi Sunak outlined the reasons for…
There will be an increase in the minimum contribution staff and employers pay into workplace pensions and will come into effect from April 2019. It is the responsibility of employers who have staff that are taking part in a pension…
The Autumn 2018 budget contained a number of employment tax changes that businesses and contractors need to be aware of, not least the tightening up of IR35 rules in connection with off-payroll workers as well as the contribution reduction for…
Being self-employed is a great option for many UK workers, allowing more flexibility and independence; you are your own boss, so you can set your own targets, deadlines and working hours. However, don’t forget the flip side of the coin:…