Self-employed could get £75k pension boost
According to FT Adviser Gig economy workers could see their pension pot increase by up to £75,000 if auto-enrolment was extended to them. The recommendation considered would enable individuals to put aside 4 per cent of their income when completing tax returns.
When combined with the state pension, this would equate to an income at retirement of £13,500. The UK gig economy includes 5m people, ranging from those who class themselves as self-employed through to those on zero-hour or agency contracts.
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