self-employed

With over half of India's working-age population out of the labour force and nearly 60% of workers self-employed, it's clear the old rules were failing.

The 26-year-old says that being self-employed allows her to be flexible with her working hours, which helps with childcare.

They are both self-employed and he estimates they make a combined £150,000 a year.

There was also a support scheme for self-employed people, loan schemes for businesses and business rates relief.

He documented his rise—from a printer’s apprentice when he was 12 to a self-employed printer and publisher, inventor, diplomat and statesman—blending his personal history with advice about the virtues of work.