Leave the Self-Employed Alone” – Business111 Warns Against Targeting UK’s 4.3 Million Freelancers
“The Next Tax Target? The Self-Employed.” – Business111 Sounds the Alarm
In advance of tonight’s Mansion House speech, Business111.com calls on the Government to leave the self-employed alone.
With Labour’s Deputy Leader confirming that “workers with payslips” won’t face new taxes, Business111 is urging Ministers not to make the UK’s 4.3 million self-employed the next easy target.
Freelancers, sole traders, and one-person businesses are vital contributors to the Government’s coffers and must be treated fairly.
Liz Barclay, founder of Business111 and the former UK Small Business Commissioner, said: “The government needs to find money urgently—but they must not kill off the geese that lay a large proportion of the golden eggs.
“We’ve seen a spike in penalties, audits, and compliance crackdowns on the self-employed in recent weeks. These aren’t big corporations with legal teams to fight their corner. They’re plumbers, photographers, yoga instructors, delivery drivers. They don’t get payslips, but they can’t just be treated as a cash cow to top up Treasury funds.”
Barclay continued: “Self-employed workers must never be treated as soft revenue. They are vital to the economy—and they can only invest and grow if treated fairly. “Penalties and procedural traps are not a substitute for honest policy debate and proportionate treatment. It’s time to stop squeezing those who keep the country running.”
More information at http://www.business111.com
Business 111 is a digital-first, 24-hour navigation tool designed to empower micro and small businesses with instant access to trusted, practical, and unbiased information. Led by Liz Barclay, former UK Small Business Commissioner, it aggregates public and commercial data to deliver clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps for business owners operating in increasingly complex environments.
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