November 21st, 2016
Contractors are eligible to the same benefits as any other PAYE or self-employed individual in the UK. Just because you’ve decided to go it alone and work for yourself doesn’t mean the UK government is going to not hel... Read More
November 15th, 2016
Buy to let mortgages have been in cross hairs recently, with changes implemented by the previous chancellor looking to free up properties for first time buyers and stimulate the market. The general consensus is that if the... Read More
November 11th, 2016
The global surprise at Donald Trump’s successful bid to become the next president of the United States has led to much speculation of where this now leaves the rest of the world, in terms of diplomatic relations, but as ... Read More
November 11th, 2016
If you are a parent, the health and wellbeing of your children is almost certainly one of the most important factors in your life. Being able to provide your children the best start is a very big driver in why many go to w... Read More
November 10th, 2016
November marks the annual ‘Movember’ month, where the UK charity campaign heads up the month-long awareness campaign into common men’s health problems. From cancer and mental health issues to inactivity, health figur... Read More
November 4th, 2016
When making the switch from employed to contracting work, one of the first thoughts you may have is, how do I look after myself and my family if something goes wrong?
Breaking away... Read More
November 3rd, 2016
Today the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced its latest decision on interest rates.
The Bank of England’s base rate will stay at 0.25 per cent, but the outlook for the near future is very different.
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November 3rd, 2016
Data compiled by the Bank of England has confirmed that mortgage approvals in September were at the highest level seen in over three months. The figures show that 62,932 loans were approved by UK lenders, totalling £11.1b... Read More
October 26th, 2016
A survey completed by the conveyancing panel management company, LMS, has confirmed that two thirds of the clients that used their service to re-finance their current mortgage terms last month plan to do the same again... Read More
October 19th, 2016
One of the first steps of becoming a contractor is accepting that it is quite different to being employed full time. There are far more risks.
Self-employed contractors aren’t paid through PAYE, and they don’t h... Read More
