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If you are self-employed or run your own business, you will receive a UTR number when you register with HMRC for self-assessment. It is important to keep this number safe and secure, as you will need it for various tax-related tasks. ...

Umbrella.co.uk is highlighting the financial benefits of flexible working, after new research found that British workers are £11,000 worse off each year due to 15 years of wage stagnation. Find out what our director's thoughts are. ...

According to a survey from Rest Less, almost 50% of self-employed people in the UK are 50 or older. Flexible working is increasing in popularity, with the number of self-employed people over 50 rising by 18% in the last decade. ...

With the cost of living going up many freelancers will be looking at ways to save money or boost their income. Find out what you can do to boost your income as a freelancer. ...

According to Umbrella.co.uk's director Miles Grady, contracting and other types of flexible working could help bring more over-50s back into the workforce. ...

A new survey has revealed that almost two-thirds of freelancers and temporary workers have considered moving to other types of work, with the majority saying that job security was their main concern. ...