Trade earn

$25,000 virtual futures account
60 calendar day evaluation period
Trade 30 calendar days and once a week
10% profit target and 10% maximum drawdown
Exceed expectations to get a full refund
Free access to our education and webinar library

what offer will I receive upon successful completion?

Huge forex bonuses

The gauntlet™

Proving your skills can be the gateway to changing your career

Test yourself in a realistic enviroment to see if you have what it takes to begin trading professionally.

Get a funding offer from our partner company.

Become a professional trader

Pursue the career you've always wanted.

Everything about the gauntlet™

The gauntlet™ is a custom developed futures trading evaluation tool that will help you determine if you are ready to trade live in the futures market, and it is the final step in our education program. The evaluation is based on a few hard rules enabling the trader maximum flexibility in pursuing their preferred trading strategy. It should be attempted after finishing the beginner crash course and spending significant time on a trading simulator. Those with ample experience in the market already can attempt to pass the gauntlet™ as well.

We've partnered with a proprietary trading firm to validate your gauntlet™ performance. Upon successful completion of the gauntlet™ your results will be sent to our proprietary trading partner, who will review your results and bring you on as a funded trading partner of their firm. Earn2trade will also issue you a certificate upon successful completion as a symbol of passing the gauntlet™.

What are the gauntlet™ rules?

We acknowledge that every single trader is different, and our proprietary trading partner, helios trading partners is looking for diversified traders. Therefore, we only have a few rules in order to successfully pass the gauntlet™.

1) manage a $25,000.00 virtual account over a 60 calendar day period
2) submit a trading plan in the dashboard
3) trade a minimum of 30 calendar days and once per week
4) reach a 10% profit target by the end of the gauntlet™
5) 10% maximum drawdown

Candidates also have the option of choosing preset stop losses, daily losses and weekly loss limits, as well as setting their own additional rules for the 60-day evaluation period. It's important to note that if a candidate chooses to set their own rules, they should do their best to abide by them.

What offer will I receive upon successful completion?

If a candidate successfully completes the gauntlet™ they will receive a guaranteed funding offer from helios trading partners. The offer contains, but is not limited to three main points, including the funding amount, the maximum drawdown and the profit split.

Funding amount
$25,000.00. All of the funds are available for the traders from day one as available margin.

The maximum drawdown depends on your performance in the gauntlet™ and is based on the following chart:

Drawdown in gauntlet	drawdown offered
2% or less	$2,500 and a full refund
3% or less	$2,000
4.5% or less	$1,750
7% or less	$1,500
10% or less	$1,000

Here's an example of a real offer sent to a successful candidate from helios trading partners.

How much does the program cost?

How long is the gauntlet™?

Can I reset the gauntlet™?

Yes. If you’re currently taking the gauntlet you can reset it at $229, and you will need to trade for 60 calendar days starting from the reset.

Please note that you can only get the reset price of the gauntlet before you go over the 10% drawdown limit or go one week without trading.

Does my 60-day evaluation period start immediately upon purchasing the gauntlet™?

Journalytix is a next generation automated trade analytics and journaling tool with a built-in real- time news feed. The tools reveal patterns in trading data that help traders understand what’s working for them and what isn’t. Traders not only get up to the minute analytical information about their day in terms of both P&L and risk, they also get a heads up in terms of both scheduled economic releases and market moving news, tailored to events that are likely to impact their trading.

Thanks to a partnership between earn2trade and jigsaw (the makers of journalytix) the platform is integrated into the trading dashboard for gauntlet™ candidates. Gauntlet™ candidates will benefit from all of the advanced statistics and journaling tools available in journalytix, including:

Trader support dashboard - journalytix "day overview" combines a real time audio news feed, economic release warnings (1min, 5 min prior to release), real time economic news announcements and profit, risk and open P&L charting - to give you a single view that ensures you are always aware of how your day is progressing, how that compares to your typical day and what events are shaping the days action.

Trade journaling & tagging - within seconds of creating or closing a position on your trading platform, trade details are automatically sent to our servers. A friendly, unobtrusive notification will give you 1-click access to the journal for that position where you can - voice dictate notes (130 languages supported), categorize the trade, add free-format hashtags and attachments such as screen shots or videos.

Advanced analytics dashboard - analyze your trade history to discover what's really impacting your P&L - good & bad.Analyze by trade types and the free-format hashtags you added to the positions, find out which instruments, what times of day, what behaviors are really driving your bottom line.

Playbook - as nothing works all the time, the playbook is your repository to save information about your trading rules and which market conditions best suit each set up. Many traders without a playbook move from one setup to the next without realizing those setups only stopped working because volatility shifted. When volatility returns to it's prior state - those setups represent opportunity once more.

P&L calendar - at a glance monthly/weekly overview of performance overtime. Spot outlying days in terms of good/bad performance and trade frequency - then zoom in to review what you did on those days & what was going on in the markets, so that you can better learn from the experience.

How much do I get refunded?

Become a professional trader

$25,000 virtual futures account

60 calendar day evaluation period

Trade 30 calendar days and once a week

10% profit target and 10% maximum drawdown

Exceed expectations to get a full refund

Free access to our education and webinar library

Proprietary traders benefits

100% funded

Review every 30 days

Zero risk capital

80% profit split

Withdraw any time

Testimonials

“I gotta say these guys are excelente mentors, they teach and explain everything step by step clearly with easy understanding for anyone who hasn’t seen any financial lesson before.
I highly recommend them as an option for easy and clear learning.”

“as a former educator, I know just how important it is for learners to have materials that are clear, simple, and easy to understand. Earn2trade takes complex information and breaks it down into tutorials that are concise, informative, and most of all, fun. Now I'm onto putting what I've learned to use by exploring their simulator account - and looking forward to learning even more!”

“I have learned a lot about trading since starting with earn2trade. I started with very little experience. The videos explain the topics in an easy to understand format that is not boring. The webinars dig in and really explain the topics. My mentor is very encouraging and helps me understand the things that I'm having trouble with.”

Testimonials appearing on this website may not be representative of other clients or customers and is not a guarantee of future performance or success.

WHY CHOOSE THE GAUNTLET™?

Flexible rules with no daily loss or contract size limits

The ability to hold trades overnight without restrictions

Only one payment

Free ninjatrader license during your evaluation

Your current exam fee gets refunded if you pass with flying colors

Favorable tax status for professional traders at helios

The best customer service in the industry

RECOMMENDED TRADING PLATFORMS

Ready to kickstart your new career?

Enroll now to our 60 day examination. Test yourself, practice and become a professional trader!

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Skipping uni? Here are 6 of the best trade careers instead save

If university isn’t for you, there are plenty of options. How about a trade career, for one? Plumber, brickie, electrician – the list is pretty long. And often, these roles are in-demand and highly paid in the UK and abroad.

Before you choose a trade though, you’ll need to think about which one is right for you. Money isn’t everything so you’ll need to think about your own personal interests, and what role matches your personality, as well as your salary expectations.

According to a 2018 poll by the federation of master builders (FMB), the average bricklayer earns 10% more than the typical architect. The poll found that bricklayers earned £42,034 on average compared to £38,228 for architects across the UK.

Rethinking your life choices yet? Here are some more amazing trade careers to consider.

Electrician

Salary: according to the office of national statistics, electricians can bring home a generous pay packet. In 2015 they brought in £30k annually, but the poll from the FBM revealed that the average salary is now £47,265 for those at the top end of their career. Electrical apprentices, are at first, paid the minimum wage for their age while getting trained up. But once qualified they can earn £21-25k as an electrician’s mate, or up to £11 p/h. Then skilled tradesmen usually charge an hourly or day rate, which varies significantly depending on location/the type of job.

How to do it: in order to train up, you’ll need to have an industry recognised qualification, so a level 3 diploma in electrotechnical services, which can usually be done through an apprenticeship. It takes around two-four years to qualify.

Bricklayer

Salary: the FBM revealed that bricklayers at the top end of their career earn around £42,034.

How to do it: bricklayers need some maths skills to measure and mix materials correctly, and a formal qualification is not always needed as the BBC reports. However, the best way to qualify is still to do an apprenticeship. The national careers service also notes that “you could take a college course in basic construction skills or bricklaying, then try to find a trainee job with a building company.”

Plumbing

Salary: according the FBM research, this is one of the best trade careers as it’s the most lucrative, with average earnings of £48,675 a year at the top end of qualifying.

How to do it: the national careers service notes that you’ll usually need gcses or equivalent at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in maths, english and science. An industry-recognised qualification such as a level 2 or 3 diploma in domestic plumbing and heating is also needed. Then when it comes to working with gas, there’s another qualification. Plumbing courses are available at college level, or you can search for apprenticeships to learn and earn.

Civil engineers

Salary: when qualified, you can expect to earn around £44,253.

How to do it: so although this is a trade career, you really need qualifications for this one. The institution of civil engineers has information on courses, but usually you’ll need an engineering degree (beng) or a master’s degree (meng) in civil engineering. Some courses include a year in industry.

Roofer

Salary: £42,303 at the top end, according to the FMB data.

How to do it: you don’t always need formal qualifications, but specific training like the level 2 diploma in roof slating and tiling is often in demand from employers. Plus, you’ll need a construction skills certification scheme (CSCS) card to work on building sites. Apprenticeships are the best way to start off in this career. The NCTS is good place to start looking for a route-in.

Carpenters and joiners

Salary: you could earn £41,413 when qualified, making this one of the best trade careers around.

How to do it: there are no set entry requirements but employers sometimes ask for a qualification in carpentry or joinery, such as an NVQ, certificate or diploma, so that often means doing an apprenticeship or heading to college. Employers may ask for qualifications or experience in painting and decorating.

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We are lowering the barrier of entry for individuals of any age and income bracket to start their investing journey. With just your BVN and contact details, you can join bamboo and start trading with zero paperwork right from your mobile phone.

Whether you want to invest in companies you believe in and hold, or you wish to frequently liquidate your position to take advantage of the ups and downs of the market, you can begin realizing your dreams and profits.

Bamboo protects you by ensuring all your trades and positions are insured by the SIPC and FINRA up to $500,000. You can freely buy and sell US stocks knowing that your money is safe.

Non-US citizens have had severely limited access and high barriers of entry to the US stock market. Bamboo is providing an incredible opportunity to invest in over 3,000 stocks, with a market capitalization of over 21 trillion USD.

You can start investing with as little as N15,000 in any company you desire. Our partnerships enable bamboo users to own fractions of shares in different companies thereby giving users even more options to trade the stocks they desire.

The US stock market is one of the most exciting and definitely the largest stock exchange market in the world. With over 3.6 billion shares traded daily, there are infinite opportunities for you to make a fortune while buying or selling from a variety of stocks.

Disclosure: all investments involve risk and the past performance of a security or other financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. You can always lose money when you invest in securities or other financial products. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. Bamboo does not provide investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek independent advice. The value of investments can go up as well as down and you may receive back less than your original investment.

The gauntlet™

Proving your skills can be the gateway to changing your career

Test yourself in a realistic enviroment to see if you have what it takes to begin trading professionally.

Get a funding offer from our partner company.

Become a professional trader

Pursue the career you've always wanted.

Everything about the gauntlet™

What are the gauntlet™ rules?

What offer will I receive upon successful completion?

Funding amount
$25,000.00. All of the funds are available for the traders from day one as available margin.

The maximum drawdown depends on your performance in the gauntlet™ and is based on the following chart:

Drawdown in gauntlet	drawdown offered
2% or less	$2,500 and a full refund
3% or less	$2,000
4.5% or less	$1,750
7% or less	$1,500
10% or less	$1,000

Here's an example of a real offer sent to a successful candidate from helios trading partners.

How much does the program cost?

How long is the gauntlet™?

Can I reset the gauntlet™?

Yes. If you’re currently taking the gauntlet you can reset it at $229, and you will need to trade for 60 calendar days starting from the reset.

Please note that you can only get the reset price of the gauntlet before you go over the 10% drawdown limit or go one week without trading.

Does my 60-day evaluation period start immediately upon purchasing the gauntlet™?

Trader support dashboard - journalytix "day overview" combines a real time audio news feed, economic release warnings (1min, 5 min prior to release), real time economic news announcements and profit, risk and open P&L charting - to give you a single view that ensures you are always aware of how your day is progressing, how that compares to your typical day and what events are shaping the days action.

Trade journaling & tagging - within seconds of creating or closing a position on your trading platform, trade details are automatically sent to our servers. A friendly, unobtrusive notification will give you 1-click access to the journal for that position where you can - voice dictate notes (130 languages supported), categorize the trade, add free-format hashtags and attachments such as screen shots or videos.

Advanced analytics dashboard - analyze your trade history to discover what's really impacting your P&L - good & bad.Analyze by trade types and the free-format hashtags you added to the positions, find out which instruments, what times of day, what behaviors are really driving your bottom line.

Playbook - as nothing works all the time, the playbook is your repository to save information about your trading rules and which market conditions best suit each set up. Many traders without a playbook move from one setup to the next without realizing those setups only stopped working because volatility shifted. When volatility returns to it's prior state - those setups represent opportunity once more.

P&L calendar - at a glance monthly/weekly overview of performance overtime. Spot outlying days in terms of good/bad performance and trade frequency - then zoom in to review what you did on those days & what was going on in the markets, so that you can better learn from the experience.

How much do I get refunded?

Become a professional trader

$25,000 virtual futures account

60 calendar day evaluation period

Trade 30 calendar days and once a week

10% profit target and 10% maximum drawdown

Exceed expectations to get a full refund

Free access to our education and webinar library

Proprietary traders benefits

100% funded

Review every 30 days

Zero risk capital

80% profit split

Withdraw any time

Testimonials

Testimonials appearing on this website may not be representative of other clients or customers and is not a guarantee of future performance or success.

WHY CHOOSE THE GAUNTLET™?

Flexible rules with no daily loss or contract size limits

The ability to hold trades overnight without restrictions

Only one payment

Free ninjatrader license during your evaluation

Your current exam fee gets refunded if you pass with flying colors

Favorable tax status for professional traders at helios

The best customer service in the industry

RECOMMENDED TRADING PLATFORMS

Ready to kickstart your new career?

Enroll now to our 60 day examination. Test yourself, practice and become a professional trader!

How forex brokers make money

In the foreign exchange market, traders and speculators buy and sell various currencies based on whether they think the currency will appreciate or lose value. The foreign exchange, or forex market is high risk and sees more than $5 trillion traded daily. Traders have to go through an intermediary such as a forex broker to execute trades. No matter the gains or losses sustained by individual traders, forex brokers make money on commissions and fees, some of them hidden. Understanding how forex brokers make money can help you in choosing the right broker.

Role of the foreign exchange broker

A foreign-exchange broker takes orders to buy or sell currencies and executes them. Forex brokers typically operate on the over-the-counter, or OTC, market. This is a market that is not subject to the same regulations as other financial exchanges, and the forex broker may not be subject to many of the rules that govern securities transactions. There is also no centralized clearing mechanism in this market, which means you will have to be careful that your counterparty does not default. Make sure that you investigate the counterparty and his capitalization before you proceed. Be vigilant in choosing a reliable forex broker.

Forex broker fees

In return for executing buy or sell orders, the forex broker will charge a commission per trade or a spread. That is how forex brokers make their money. A spread is a difference between the bid price and the ask price for the trade. The bid price is the price you will receive for selling a currency, while the ask price is the price you will have to pay for buying a currency. The difference between the bid and ask price is the broker’s spread. A broker could also charge both a commission and a spread on a trade. Some brokers may claim to offer commission-free trades. These brokers probably make a commission by widening the spread on trades.

The spread could also be either fixed or variable. In the case of a variable spread, the spread will vary depending on how the market moves. A major market event, such as a change in interest rates, could cause the spread to change. This could either be favorable or unfavorable to you. If the market gets volatile, you could end up paying much more than you expected. Another aspect to note is that a forex broker could have a different spread for buying a currency and for selling the same currency. Thus you have to pay close attention to pricing.

In general, the brokers who are well-capitalized and work with a number of large foreign exchange dealers to get competitive quotes typically offer competitive pricing.

Risks of foreign exchange trading

It is possible to trade on margin by depositing a small amount as a margin requirement. This introduces a lot of risk in the foreign exchange market for both the trader and the broker. For example, in january 2015, the swiss national bank stopped supporting the euro peg, causing the swiss franc to appreciate considerably versus the euro. traders caught on the wrong side of this trade lost their money and were not able to make good on the margin requirements, resulting in some brokers suffering catastrophic losses and even going into bankruptcy. Inexperienced traders could also get caught up in a fat finger error, such as the one that was blamed for the 6% dip of the british pound in 2016.

The bottom line

Those contemplating trading in the forex market will have to proceed cautiously—many foreign-exchange traders have lost money as a result of fraudulent get-rich schemes that promise great returns in this thinly regulated market. The forex market is not one in which prices are transparent, and each broker has his own quoting method. It is up to those who are transacting in this market to investigate their broker pricing to ensure that they are getting a good deal.

Trade finance

What is trade finance?

Trade finance represents the financial instruments and products that are used by companies to facilitate international trade and commerce. Trade finance makes it possible and easier for importers and exporters to transact business through trade. Trade finance is an umbrella term meaning it covers many financial products that banks and companies utilize to make trade transactions feasible.

What's trade finance?

Key takeaways

Trade finance represents the financial instruments and products that are used by companies to facilitate international trade and commerce.

Trade finance makes it possible and easier for importers and exporters to transact business through trade.

Trade finance can help reduce the risk associated with global trade by reconciling the divergent needs of an exporter and importer.

How trade finance works

The function of trade finance is to introduce a third-party to transactions to remove the payment risk and the supply risk. Trade finance provides the exporter with receivables or payment according to the agreement while the importer might be extended credit to fulfill the trade order.

The parties involved in trade finance are numerous and can include:

Banks

Trade finance companies

Importers and exporters

Insurers

Export credit agencies and service providers

Trade financing is different than conventional financing or credit issuance. General financing is used to manage solvency or liquidity, but trade financing may not necessarily indicate a buyer's lack of funds or liquidity. Instead, trade finance may be used to protect against international trade's unique inherent risks, such as currency fluctuations, political instability, issues of non-payment, or the creditworthiness of one of the parties involved.

Below are a few of the financial instruments used in trade finance:

Lending lines of credit can be issued by banks to help both importers and exporters.

Letters of credit reduce the risk associated with global trade since the buyer's bank guarantees payment to the seller for the goods shipped. However, the buyer is also protected since payment will not be made unless the terms in the LC are met by the seller. Both parties have to honor the agreement for the transaction to go through.

Factoring is when companies are paid based on a percentage of their accounts receivables.

Export credit or working capital can be supplied to exporters.

Insurance can be used for shipping and the delivery of goods and can also protect the exporter from nonpayment by the buyer.

Although international trade has been in existence for centuries, trade finance facilitates its advancement. The widespread use of trade finance has contributed to international trade growth.

How trade financing reduces risk

Trade finance can help reduce the risk associated with global trade by reconciling the divergent needs of an exporter and importer. Ideally, an exporter would prefer the importer to pay upfront for an export shipment to avoid the risk that the importer takes the shipment but refuses to pay for the goods. However, if the importer pays the exporter upfront, the exporter may accept the payment but refuse to ship the goods.

A common solution to this problem is for the importer’s bank to provide a letter of credit to the exporter's bank that provides for payment once the exporter presents documents that prove the shipment occurred, like a bill of lading. The letter of credit guarantees that once the issuing bank receives proof that the exporter shipped the goods and the terms of the agreement have been met, it will issue the payment to the exporter.

With the letter of credit, the buyer's bank assumes the responsibility of paying the seller. The buyer's bank would have to ensure the buyer was financially viable enough to honor the transaction. Trade finance helps both importers and exporters build trust in dealing with each other and thus facilitating trade.

Trade finance allows both importers and exporters access to many financial solutions that can be tailored to their situation, and often, multiple products can be used in tandem or layered to help ensure the transaction goes through smoothly.

Other benefits to trade finance

Besides reducing the risk of nonpayment and non-receipt of goods, trade finance has become an important tool for companies to improve their efficiency and boost revenue.

Improves cash flow and efficiency of operations

Trade finance helps companies obtain financing to facilitate business but also it is an extension of credit in many cases. Trade finance allows companies to receive a cash payment based on accounts receivables in case of factoring. A letter of credit might help the importer and exporter to enter a trade transaction and reduce the risk of nonpayment or non-receipt of goods. As a result, cash flow is improved since the buyer's bank guarantees payment, and the importer knows the goods will be shipped.

In other words, trade finance ensures fewer delays in payments and in shipments allowing both importers and exporters to run their businesses and plan their cash flow more efficiently. Think of trade finance as using the shipment or trade of goods as collateral for financing the companies growth.

Increased revenue and earnings

Trade finance allows companies to increase their business and revenue through trade. For example, a U.S. Company that can land a sale with a company overseas might not have the ability to produce the goods needed for the order.

However, through export financing or help from private or governmental trade finance agencies, the exporter can complete the order. As a result, the U.S. Company gets new business that it might not have had without the creative financial solutions that trade finance provides.

Reduce the risk of financial hardship

Without trade financing, a company might fall behind on payments and lose a key customer or supplier that could have long-term ramifications for the company. Having options like revolving credit facilities and accounts receivables factoring can not only help companies transact internationally but also help them in times of financial difficulties.

Trade earn

Trading is a useful way of helping make ends meet, but trading without the proper knowledge behind it could result in significant losses. Learn 2 earn (L2E) is a leading training and consultancy services provider, specialising in wealth management, career guidance and self-development, and we are here to help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of trading. Our trading courses are developed by industry professionals, and designed to teach you everything you need to know about the world of trading in 10 simple modules, over the course of 4 days.

These comprehensive modules include face-to-face classroom lessons as well as hands-on experience, and can be accessed on-site at canary wharf or through online sessions. The courses are tailored to meet your individual needs as a student with flexible interaction schedules, allowing you to study at your own pace wherever you may be.

Through our courses, you will learn:

-the technical jargon and main concepts in financial trading

-how to assess your knowledge, and identify strengths and weaknesses

-the inner workings of the trading world, and techniques traders use to earn consistent profits

-how to make sense of tools like charts and indicators to make the most of trading

-methods to uncover profitable markets, and how to choose a market that suits you

-the skill of predicting prices, and creating exciting opportunities from predictions

-how to place trades, earn profits and identify suitable trading styles

-ways to respond to changes in the market, maintain profitability and take positions decisively

-how to manage the risks of trading and protect yourself from volatile markets

Module 1: introduction to financial markets

Module 2: how does trading work

Module 3: orders, execution, and leverage

Module 4: trading psychology

Module 5: the basics of technical analysis

Module 6: fundamental analysis

Module 7: trade planning and risk management

Module 8: understanding risk and reward

Module 9: how to spread betting and CFD trading work

Module 10: choosing a market to place a trade on

Module 11: practical demonstration and live trading.

Overview

Anger over trade union 'fat cats' who earn more than the prime minister

FIVE trade union bosses are earning more than the prime minister.

Five trade union bosses are earning more than the prime minister

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They are among 45 officials who earn more than £100,000 a year from the fees paid by the people they represent.

The figures were provided today by the taxpayers’ alliance which revealed the total pay of the union leaders who earned more than this was about £5.7million over the last year.

The five bosses who earned more than the prime minister’s £149,440 included russell hobby, of the national union of head teachers, who was paid £161,548, john smith, general secretary of the musicians union (£155,728) and TUC general secretary frances O’grady (£152,365).

These union bosses claim to speak for workers but it looks hypocritical when they take home whopping salaries at the same time as they criticise high pay elsewhere
Chloe westley - campaign manager at taxpayers’ alliance

Chloe westley, campaign manager at taxpayers’ alliance, said: “these union bosses claim to speak for workers but it looks hypocritical when they take home whopping salaries at the same time as they criticise high pay elsewhere.”

Among the best paid were those from the fire brigades union.

They included five people on six-figure salaries led by general secretary matt wrack on £125,812.

General secretary matt wrack is on £125,812

The salaries do not include grace-and-favour homes and other perks handed to the union leaders who campaign against industry leaders for earning high wages.

The alliance pointed out the 45 union officials on high wages were in the top five per cent of earners that far left shadow chancellor john mcdonnell said he wants to punish with higher taxes.

The report said: “the deputy general secretary of the prison officers association, the trade union for prison officers, ranked bottom of our list of high earners.

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The BBC has, for the first time, published salaries of its highest-paid stars

Salaries For Top Talent Revealed By The BBC

1: chris evans, presenter (£2,200,000 - £2,249,999)

“however, his remuneration package was £100,014.”

This was £72,414 higher than the UK average of £27,600 a year.

It added: “public-sector trade unions are subsidised by the public purse.

John smith, general secretary of the musicians union is on £155,728

“therefore, it is taxpayers who are paying for the very high salaries which fund the lavish lifestyles of many trade union bosses.

“it is difficult to see how it is not at least slightly hypocritical for trade union bosses to criticise ‘corporate greed’, when they themselves are earning so much more than the average worker.”

The revelations came as it emerged labour’s hard-left election campaign was bankrolled by £27million from the unions raised out of the fees paid for by hard-pressed workers.

TUC general secretary frances O’grady is on £152,365

The level of donations has backed up claims that labour is still “in the pockets” of union bosses like len mccluskey, the far left general secretary of unite.

Concerns were raised further when a senior labour spokesman refused to rule out backing a general strike aimed at bringing the UK to its knees.

Asked today about a general strike, shadow health secretary jon ashworth said: “people go on strike for industrial reasons, they don’t go on strike for political reasons and the labour party supports people who take industrial action.

“but we don’t want it to get to that stage. We don’t want to see a strike.”

Set up as a sole trader

If you’re a sole trader, you run your own business as an individual and are self-employed.

You can keep all your business’s profits after you’ve paid tax on them. You’re personally responsible for any losses your business makes. You must also follow certain rules on running and naming your business.

When you need to set up as a sole trader

You need to set up as a sole trader if any of the following apply:

You earned more than £1,000 from self-employment between 6 april 2019 and 5 april 2020

You need to prove you’re self-employed, for example to claim tax-free childcare

You want to make voluntary class 2 national insurance payments to help you qualify for benefits

How to set up as a sole trader

Your responsibilities

Keep records of your business’s sales and expenses

Send a self assessment tax return every year

Pay income tax on your profits and class 2 and class 4 national insurance - use HMRC ’s calculator to help you budget for this

You’ll need to apply for a national insurance number if you’re moving to the UK to set up a business.

You must register for VAT if your turnover is over £85,000. You can register voluntarily if it suits your business, for example if you sell to other VAT -registered businesses and want to reclaim the VAT .

Working in construction industry

Naming your business

You can trade under your own name, or you can choose another name for your business. You do not need to register your name.

You must include your name and business name (if you have one) on official paperwork, for example invoices and letters.

Business names

Sole trader names must not:

Your name also cannot contain a ‘sensitive’ word or expression, or suggest a connection with government or local authorities, unless you get permission.

Example to use ‘accredited’ in your company’s name, you need permission from the department for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS ).

You’ll need to register your name as a trade mark if you want to stop people from trading under your business name.