November 2021

Contractors are concerned that IR35 rules will change again in the near future, spurring even more costs Nearly three quarters (74%) of contractors are concerned IR35 rules may change again in the coming monthsOnly 43% of people agree…

Rather than booking a one-week holiday, more people from the UK are considering an extended "workcation" at home or abroad. A new report highlights the benefits of taking one, the highest ranked workcation locations and what to consider…

Vodafone has launched its second Shout Out for Small Businesses competition.One winning business will win a bespoke, face-to-face business mentoring session with entrepreneur and BBC Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett.Ten runner-up…

A British poet has made history after selling a single poem for more than half a million dollars at a New York auction. Writer Arch Hades sold her poem Arcadia for $525,000 at Christies in Manhattan - making it the most expensive poem…

We scoped out some life tips from freelancers across the globe Freelancers and founders are amazing individuals. Yeah, we may be biased here at The Freelance Informer, but it's true. They often spend each day delving out tips and…

A Midlife Pension Review with an independent financial adviser or a free advice service, such as Money Helper, could give company founders, freelancers and contractors the impartial and independent guidance they need to manage their…

Cybersecurity contractors are in high demand, but companies can't fill vacancies quick enough, The Freelance Informer reports. When it comes to malware, ransomware is one of the fastest-growing threats in recent history, with experts…

On 13 October 2021, the second reading of the Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill is scheduled to take place in the House of Lords. There are over 2 million pensioners in poverty and inflation has been soaring.An adjusted earnings…

The pandemic has significantly impacted the labour market, leading to 'The Great Resignation' and a boom in entrepreneurship. New research has revealed the top ten towns and cities proving the most entrepreneurial. Could living in one of…

The House of Lords Bill Sub-Committee has opened a follow-up inquiry into the “performance” of tax regulation IR35 following the news of another review into public sector reform. Could the latest inquiry prove counterproductive to…