Latest figures have revealed the growing popularity of self-employment among UK workers.<\/p>\n
According to official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the number of self-employed workers increased by 213,000 in September 2016, when compared to the same period a year ago, and now total 15.1 per cent of all workers.<\/p>\n
The data also shows an increase of 350,000 people in full-time jobs, compared with the same period in 2015, with 23.24 million now in full-time work.<\/p>\n
The data also suggests that small business owners have looked to recruit new staff in 2016, more so on a part-time basis.<\/p>\n
It shows that 8.56 million people in the UK are now working part-time, a leap of almost 110,000 from the same period last year.<\/p>\n
National chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Mike Cherry, welcomed the growth in the employment market.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore people in work is testament to the hard work of small business [and] the fall in unemployment is especially welcome,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThose moving from unemployment into work are much more likely to become self-employed or work for a small business than a large business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Cherry also highlighted on the rising popularity of self-employment. He said the figures prove that small business owners, including self-employed, require greater protection and more security.<\/p>\n
\u201cSmall businesses need government to reaffirm its commitment to permanently increase business rate relief,\u201d he said, adding that infrastructure development, employment rights, and pensions should be made a priority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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