At least 50,000 disabled people who became self-employed last year are missing out on government support during coronavirus, according to new research by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed). The research shows that disabled self-employed people are also more likely to need financial support because in normal times, their average day rate […]
The 25 Boutique B&B, a five-star luxury boutique B&B in Torquay, Devon, has agreed a five-figure Bounce Back Loan with Santander UK to support the business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The B&B, which opened its doors in 2015 following a major refurbishment, hosts six individually styled luxurious bedrooms and has won several awards, including being […]
Online retail sales were up 72% year-on-year in the UK in May according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks overall retail sales across all types of payment, including card, cash and cheque. This is an advance on April’s online sales – which were up 64% year-over-year, showing an ongoing growth trend as consumers continue to shop […]
Legal retirement age is just a number for most business owners and entrepreneurs, particularly those closest to it, according to new research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance. Two thirds (63%) of business owners over 55 said they had no desire to retire and will ‘never stop’ working, either in a full-time or part-time capacity. […]
The sole trader solution is a vital part of PagoFX’s roadmap, to accommodate everyone from freelance creative professionals, to tech developers, to microbusinesses and home crafters. Anyone can take advantage of PagoFX, regardless of the bank they use. In the near future the service will also be offered to small & medium size companies. PagoFX, […]
One of the Midlands’ top independent food wholesalers has launched a home delivery service for its produce, with the support of Lloyds Bank. Amid extensive coronavirus disruption to its usual customer base, Derby-headquartered Zest Food Service has been able to diversify its offer after it secured a £200,000 loan from the lender via the Coronavirus […]
New research on 500 furloughed full time employees in accounting and finance, reveals how over a third of their bosses are committing fraud and trying to ‘cash in’ by seeking to abuse the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘CJRS’) since lockdown. According to the survey by Crossland Employment Solicitors, 35% of the employees working in […]
The Community Access to Cash Pilot (CACP) initiative has today announced eight locations across the UK that will be participating in trials to help address challenges of improving cash access and acceptance. Responding to the announcement, Stephen Jones, CEO of UK Finance, said: “The announcement of the pilot areas for this important industry-backed initiative is […]
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has welcomed the government announcement that it is making the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme more flexible for parents. It has said that from here, it is a “small step” to extend this flexibility to “desperate, struggling groups” that also need more support. The government changes announced […]
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) is hosting Virtual NFD on June 18 2020, with special guests small business commissioner Philip King, Financial Times journalist Emma Agyemang, Contractor Calculator’s Dave Chaplin and many more. The headline sponsor for the day is Markel Direct, a specialist insurer of freelancers and contractors, while mortgage […]
