Going self-employed offers freedom, flexibility and the chance to be your own boss, but experts warn it also comes with a hidden danger that millions are ignoring. New research shows that most workers stop saving into a pension as soon as they leave employment, with only one in five self-employed people now contributingContinue reading “Self-employed sleepwalking into retirement crisis”
Daily Archives: June 17, 2026
University dream turns into £50,000 debt nightmare
Half of degree courses fail to deliver minimum wage careers For generations, young people were told that university was the surest route to a better life. Now a growing number are questioning whether that promise still holds true. A new report suggests that graduates on nearly half of all degree courses are earningContinue reading “University dream turns into £50,000 debt nightmare”
Big contractor goes bust – now small firms fear unpaid bills
The collapse of major contractor Ardmore Construction is a stark warning for Britain’s construction industry. While the headlines focus on one large company, the real fallout could hit hundreds of small and micro businesses waiting for payments, relying on live projects and carrying the financial risk of delayed work. New powers under theContinue reading “Big contractor goes bust – now small firms fear unpaid bills”