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26 Mar 2018
Firms face fines for failing to report gender pay gap
Employers could face unlimited fines if they fail to comply with gender pay gap reporting regulations, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned. After the deadlines pass – 30 March 2018 for public sector organisations and 4 April... Read more
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Firms face fines for failing to report gender pay gap22 Mar 2018
Freelancers drive self-employment growth
Freelancers in highly-skilled occupations have driven growth in the UK self-employment sector over the past decade, according to a report. Drawing on data from the Office for National Statistics, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) found that... Read more
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Freelancers drive self-employment growth20 Mar 2018
MTD pilot opens to the self-employed
Self-employed businesses can voluntarily use software to manage their business records digitally and send income tax updates to HMRC, following the opening of its Making Tax Digital (MTD) pilot. The pilot became available to sole traders with income from one... Read more
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MTD pilot opens to the self-employed15 Mar 2018
Government launches VAT review
The government has launched a “call for evidence” on the design of the VAT registration threshold, amid concerns that the current system dis-incentivises small business growth. In November 2017, the £85,000 threshold at which businesses are required to register for... Read more
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Government launches VAT review13 Mar 2018
Mothers “lack financial protection”
Many mothers in the UK are failing to protect themselves financially, according to research published ahead of Mother’s Day on 11 March 2018. Scottish Widows surveyed 5,077 adults, and revealed that 3 in 5 women with dependent children have no... Read more
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Mothers “lack financial protection”13 Mar 2018
Savings rates cut on growth and income bonds
National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has reduced the interest rate it pays on Guaranteed Growth and Income Bonds for new customers. Interest on the 3-year Growth Bond has been reduced from 2.2% to 1.95%, while interest was also lowered from... Read more
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Savings rates cut on growth and income bonds