Autónomos begin the year with no changes to their social security contributions, as the government has finally abandoned its neferious plan. It had previously announced that it would raise the contributions paid to Social Security for the 3.5 million, self-employed workers in Spain but the controversy generated forced it to backtrack because it would have…
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Government Does U-Turn
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Minister for Social Security, Elma Saiz, did a handbrake turn on her previous announcement on raising monthly, Social Security quotas for Autónomos.
Autónomo Payment Increase
by Martin Myall •
Central-Government Minister, Elma Saiz, met today with representatives from workers unions and from the self-employed sector to talk about putting up the Seguridad Social Quotas.
The Steady Price Climb
by Hugh MacArthur •
According to the Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), the price of olive oil has gone up 176.5% since January 2021; in other words, it has tripled in three years.
Fuel Goes Up
by Martin Myall •
It is no coincidence, although those responsible will say otherwise, that fuel costs are going up as the big July/August change over approaches.
Dear Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
Did you know that in the whole of Andalucía Motril is the municipality where the price per sq/m on building plots has risen the most; a colossal 20.2%?
Illogical Salaries
by Martin Myall •
The pay scale for politicians from towns to the Central Government is a mess. Oh, there is system set down, but it produced idiosyncrasies.
Fuel Prices Rise
by Martin Myall •
Fuel prices at gasolineras are set to go up with the arrival of 2023. Saturday is the last day that the discount will be applied.
Mask Use May Return
by Martin Myall •
With Spain entering the summer period, the figures for Covid cases are climbing, worryingly, the Central Government considers, and the question of mask usage has been raised.
Lleno, Por Favor!
by Martin Myall •
You’ll need welding glasses just to have a peak at the price of fuel at the pumps as the sight is likely to incinerate your wallet – gee thanks, Russia!