To coincide with Equal Pay Day 2017, new research has revealed that the gender pay gap for UK freelancers and self-employed has become “virtually extinct”. more»

Just 100,000 owners at micro companies believe that new small business commissioner Paul Uppal will be able to bring about a significant change in late payment culture. more»

Almost a third of Britain’s micro business owners have longer working hours than the national 48-hour limit for regular employees, according to new survey findings, but a remarkable number remain happy with their work-life balance. more»

Just ten per cent of UK contractors now use HMRC’s IR35 tool to clarify their working status, as faith in the government’s service to deliver correct results has all but disappeared. more»

A third of the nation’s independent professionals have cited the demands of Britain’s complicated tax system as the biggest challenge in their working life, according to new research. more»

Between 2010 and 2015, Britain’s independent professionals experienced wage growth at six time the rate of full-time employees, according to new analysis of labour market data. more»

Managing your own finances is one of the hidden drawbacks of leaving traditional employment. Here are six money saving tips to consider if you are self-employed. more»

As UK politicians prepare to return to the parliamentary day job, the nation’s freelancers and contractors have laid out their vision for how a fairer tax system for self-employed workers might look. more»

Almost two-thirds of Britain’s self-employed workforce describe their financial situation as “just about managing” or worse, according to new survey findings. more»

Despite new government efforts, the UK's toxic culture of late payments will take a lot more than a little legislation to fix. So, what can you do to protect your business against reluctant payers? Here are some top tips to arm yourself as best you can. more»