A survey carried out by Purbeck Insurance Services has revealed that 29% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) carried on business as usual during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 29% of…
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has warned that a 'disproportionate and disturbing' decrease in the number of self-employed individuals will lead to a 'brittle workforce'. IPSE's…
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) has opened for applications for the second and final grant. Under the scheme, the government pays self-employed individuals a taxable grant based on an…
Freelancers experienced a drop in income during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, according to research published by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). The research showed an average…
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged local councils in England to ensure the speedy issuance of small business grants to firms that require them. The business group found…
Lockdown measures introduced as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have pushed the UK economy into recession, data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. The…