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Is your child's teacher going on strike? These are your work rights if you take time off for childcare

Teachers at thousands of schools in England will walk out on Wednesday 5 July and Friday 7 July as part of strike action over ongoing disputes relating to pay.

5 July 2023

'I'm self-employed but confused about whether I can claim the fifth grant' – Unsure? Here's what you need to know

100s of self-employed people are confused about what constitutes being “adversely affected” by coronavirus, we have some helpful scenarios to work out where you stand, as well as HMRC’s guidance.

1 October 2021

Coronavirus Employees' Help

If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights as an employee including who's eligible to be furloughed.

1 October 2021

Coronavirus Self-Employed & Small Limited Company Help

If you're worried about work during the coronavirus crisis, this guide looks at your rights if you're self employed, including what help's there for limited company directors.

1 October 2021

Sainsbury's Bank starts offering credit cards to self-employed borrowers again after lifting coronavirus restrictions

Self-employed borrowers can once more take out credit cards with Sainsbury's Bank as it has reversed temporary coronavirus lending restrictions, which saw it stop issuing new credit cards to the self-employed. Here's what it means for you.

1 March 2021