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Pensions Commission relaunched as millions of self-employed fall behind

July 21, 2025
The Government has revived the Pensions Commission to tackle a looming retirement crisis, with self-employed workers among the worst affected.
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Self-employed? 31st July Payment on Account tax deadline looms

July 17, 2025
Payment on Account tax is due by 31 July. Learn who it applies to, how to pay, and what happens if you miss the deadline. Includes guides and links.
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What the 2027 Inheritance Tax changes mean for your pension

July 6, 2025
If you’re self-employed and saving into a pension, some big changes are coming from April 2027 that could affect what happens to your pension when you die.
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BT warns small businesses they’re in the firing line for cyber attacks

July 2, 2025
BT warns UK SMEs of rising cyber threats as 2 in 5 lack training. New support launched to help small businesses stay protected online.
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Maple Review launched to explore barriers to starting a business

July 2, 2025
Backed by government, the Maple Review explores how to make starting a business or going self-employed easier for more people.
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HMRC’s new ‘tax gap’ report – what it means if you’re self employed

June 23, 2025
In June 2025, HMRC published new figures on the UK’s tax gap, which show that self employed people are a key part of the story.
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10 common self-employed accidents and injuries to watch for

May 18, 2025
Self-employed? These are 10 of the most common accidents and injuries you should be aware of – plus tips on how to reduce the risks.
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Why Emailmovers is one of the UK’s only providers enhancing email databases with UPRNs

April 20, 2025
Emailmovers enhances B2B email data with UPRNs for precise targeting, improved accuracy, and better campaign results.
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Self-employed unprepared for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (April 2026 deadline!)

April 8, 2025
With the April 2026 deadline approaching for MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), new research shows how unprepared the self employed are for the change.
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How many small businesses and limited companies are there in the UK? (2025)

February 8, 2025
The latest business population statistics have been published. The data reveals some interesting facts and figures about the UK's small businesses.
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