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3rd December 15

The number of self-employed workers has risen by 30,000 during the third quarter of 2015 according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).  The rise is particular welcome as the figures for unemployed workers rose by 0.3% over the quarter, and now stands at 73.3%.

3rd December 15

A new National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 25 and over will take effect from April 2016. It will start at £7.20 and look to rise to £9.00 by 2020.