UK hiring rates ‘falling as Brexit uncertainty starts to bite’
The pace of job creation in the UK is decelerating as companies adopt a more cautious approach to account for the ongoing uncertainty caused by Brexit.
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Some self-employed workers ‘getting the worst of both worlds in terms of status’
A new report has indicated that some self-employed people are being put in a position where they are unable to gain any of the benefits associated with either freelancing or traditional salaried employment.
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Self-employment bodies express Autumn Statement disappointment
Organisations representing self-employed workers have voiced their disappointment at the meagre support for the sector provided by the new government Autumn Statement.
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Employers ‘looking for government growth initiatives to bolster hiring’
UK businesses are looking to the government to introduce new measures to help bolster company growth and help them create more jobs.
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Self-employed people ‘struggling to save for their retirement’
Self-employed people in the UK are currently finding it difficult to put away any money for their retirement, according to a new report.
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IR35 rule changes ‘will lead to public sector contractor exodus’
Self-employed people are likely to be put off seeking contracts in the public sector if the government goes ahead with planned changes to IR35 regulations.
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Freelancers ‘wary of slowing inflation rates’
UK inflation rates saw a small decline in October 2016, which is potentially good news for businesses – but self-employed people remain wary of the country’s overall economic outlook.
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UK small businesses ‘investing in new technology to compete’
Smaller companies across the UK are upping their spending on new technologies in order to take advantage of market opportunities and compete with larger companies on an equal footing.
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Most self-employed workers ‘are not looking for expanded employment rights’
The majority of self-employed people are not unhappy about the current state of their employment rights, according to a new report.
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