Charter for the Self-employed
The RSA have launched a Charter for the Self-employed, containing 8 practical policy ideas designed to improve the living standards of people who work for themselves.
These include: redesigning Universal Credit, introducing automated saving schemes, mandating equal treatment under the Work Programme, and establishing a new form of pension auto-enrolment.
In addition research reports from the RSA contain several other proposals for consideration.
To accompany the launch of the Charter, the RSA have also created a short animation which explores the enduring (and often hidden) importance of privilege in the world of entrepreneurship, and the challenges faced by the less affluent when trying to start a business.