Rise in UK self-employment continues during July
The recent rise in the number of people working for themselves in the UK has continued during July, according to the latest government data.
New measures to support Prompt Payment Code announced
The government has announced new measures to support the Prompt Payment Code in order to further crack down on the harmful effects late payments can have on businesses.
UK small businesses ‘losing large amounts by failing to cash their cheques’
UK entrepreneurs and small business owners have been reminded of the potential financial impact of forgetting to deposit their cheques.
Start Up Loans programme provides £250m to UK entrepreneurs
The government has announced that £250 million in Start Up Loans have been provided to entrepreneurs across the country since the programme’s launch.
Jobs market sees rebound in August
The UK jobs market saw something of a rebound in August 2016 following the recent Brexit-related downturn.
Construction sector sees signs of stabilisation in August
The construction sector saw a slight rebound from its post-Brexit woes in August, with rates of job creation picking up slightly as a result.
Scottish government urged to do more to promote self-employment
Scotland’s government has been called upon to improve its support for self-employed workers by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed.
UK labour market ‘largely stable in July despite Brexit vote’
The UK labour market remained largely stable in July following the vote to leave the European Union at the end of June, although the number of vacancies for contract roles dipped slightly.
New study shows passion-driven business owners are finding success
Freelancers and contractors who leave their jobs to start a business dedicated to something they are passionate about are achieving considerable success, according to a new report.
Self-employed ‘need fairer maternity and adoption pay provisions’
The government has been called upon to improve the current system of maternity and adoption pay for self-employed people.