According to the Pensions Advisory Service, fewer than a third of self-employed people in the UK contribute to a personal pension. When it comes to saving for your retirement, the sooner you start the better. more»

Gemma Holloway of award-winning life insurance broker Reassured explains why life insurance is a must for small business owners and the self-employed. more»

With no kind of Brexit set in stone, here are some simple steps you can take now to help you feel more financially secure and stable in a seemingly unstable time. more»

As chancellor Philip Hammond scraps a planned tax break for 3.4m self-employed workers, small business bodies have branded it a betrayal of the UK?s sole traders. more»

Developing skills and knowledge provides a greater sense of career progression for self-employed people than increasing annual turnover, according to a new report. more»

Patrick Patel opened his Enfield-based car garage business, Automotive Component Specialists, in 2012. Just six years later, he's hit ?650,000 turnover. more»

With National Freelancers Day putting the spotlight on Britain?s self-employed, experts have put forward a series of recommendations to protect the wellbeing of the country?s freelance workforce. more»

As Hermes loses its battle with a group of couriers fighting to be treated as regular workers, experts have urged policy makers to end the uncertainty in the gig economy. more»

HMRC has faced accusations of failing Britain?s self-employed workforce, as a new report reveals over 4m calls made to its tax helpline were left unanswered over the past year. more»

The implications of Brexit are far-reaching. Type ?Brexit threat to...? in Google and you?ll find worries over the demand for cheddar cheese, pork pies and stilton, as well as talk of young coders shunning London. The creative sector may also be at risk. more»