If the Tories had had half a brain, they would have abolished NI now, and put up income tax to compensate, with a stated aim of eventually getting income tax down some more. That way they could actua… (View Post)
That would be pretty terrible for sole traders, particularly those providing mostly labour. Say you run a mobile dog groomers out of a van, or do tree surgery - why should you have to charge clients … (View Post)
That's a good idea. Cost will be virtually nothing, whilst I know a lot of small businesses/sole traders who limit their business growth to keep under the threshold. (View Post)
One of the things I don't understand is the modern tendency to trail budgets over the preceding week or two, so by the time it's given everyone knows the content already. Surely it's the perfect oppo… (View Post)
Surely the only real route to productivity gains comes from allowing labour to become more expensive. 10 people chasing 10 jobs - full employment, but also as every employer gets an employee, little … (View Post)