March 2021

Startup Profile: Corgee Freelancer turned founder: Dmitrijs Vitjazevs Sector: Fintech/Freelancer Economy Location: UK/Spain Corgee, an AI-powered finance app to make personal finance simpler for the UK’s 5.3 million…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering increasing the amount of national insurance self-employed workers pay to be aligned or equalised with employed staff, it has been reported. Treasury sources told news service, i that…

A new study in the journal Plos One has revealed that male gender stereotyping is a growing problem in the job application process, yet rarely talked about. Researchers from two universities created over 3,000 faux…

Those freelancers and business owners that have had to make a professional indemnity claim over the course of the pandemic, such as wedding photographer Lucy English* have seen the benefits of cover both to preserving their professional…

Self Assessment taxpayers have just days to pay any outstanding tax liabilities in full to avoid additional charges. But there is a solution to avoid incurring penalty charges by setting up an online payment plan for the 2019 to 2020…

Financial guru Holly Mackay of Boring Money proposed some radical advice in one of her latest blogs: "I think every saver has to think of the Treasury like an evil alien force, gathering intel and preparing an invasion. Time to batten down…

When the first lockdown took hold over the UK, many freelancers had their financial and social lifelines severed. To say these freelancers need a change of scenery after a year in isolation is an understatement. The Freelance Informer…

During these extraordinary times, many people have turned to craft to help deal with the anxieties and loneliness produced by the pandemic. One segment that saw a surge in the past year in our homes, startups and even on Hollywood's red…

Aquaman star Jason Momoa has launched two limited-edition vegan trainers (sneakers) made from algae as part of his collaboration with climbing brand So iLL and algae recycling specialist BLOOM. This is yet another vegan…

If you ever think you are too old or unsavvy to set up a business in your golden years, hold that thought. You may want to check your self-doubt at the door after reading the inspiring startup story of Akila Chollalingham. The name…