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Employment law

Explore the implications of the UK's new Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 on employment contracts, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Stay updated.

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Personal finance

Did you know that you could make a substantial tax saving on your premiums by taking out what is called ‘relevant life insurance’?

What is Pension Automatic Enrolment (PAE), how does it affect small businesses?, image of pensioners having fun | Crunch
Employment law

UK employers must provide access to a pension for their eligible workers. Employees can choose to opt out of auto-enrolment if they wish to. Find out more!

Critical Illness Cover and Income Protection - Crunch
Personal finance

As a contractor or freelancer, you won't have access to Sick Pay if you get ill. Income Protection or Critical Illness Cover could be the solution.

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Limited company

Don’t worry, it’s not as confusing as it seems. Here's what you need to know about share value and capital when setting up a limited company.

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Employment law

Neither an employee, nor an employer, has the right to record a meeting – unless both parties agree to the recording. Read more here.

What is a Postgraduate Masters Loan - Crunch - Image of students
Personal finance

Postgraduate Master’s Loans were introduced by the government to help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master’s course.

HMRC & Companies House late filing & payment penalties for 2023/24, image of an hourglass beside money | Crunch
Tax

How to stay on top of the deadlines for your tax filings as a freelancer, contractor or small business in the UK.

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Becoming self-employed

They say that if you’re waiting for the perfect time, you’ll be waiting forever, and that couldn’t be more true when it comes to starting your own business.

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Employment law

We've recently updated our charts for 2018 for the amounts of maternity leave and pay people are entitled to. We advise you on where you stand.

Hiring employees - a small business checklist
Running a business

Hiring employees can increase your productivity and help you offer more services to your clients. Here's how to decide what to do.

Managing business expenses: How to record, store and back-up your receipts, image of someone at a laptop | Crunch
Tax

Expenses are great. By claiming all your allowable expenses, you reduce your company profits, meaning less tax to pay on them. Here's what to do.

What is a Postgraduate Masters Loan - Crunch - Image of students
Personal finance

Confused about how to go about managing your repayments? Don’t sweat, here’s all you need to know about student loan repayment when you’re self-employed.

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