2022

A new marketplace and platform has been launched to help independent fashion and jewellery designers not become overshadowed by either fast, low-quality fashion or flagship fashion houses during the Cost of Living Crisis. It's introducing…

The number of qualified financial advisers in the UK is on the decline, leaving a gap in career-changing opportunities. The Freelance Informer speaks to someone who made the career change to the industry and is now self-employed and loving…

Kensington Mortgages, a specialist mortgage lender that caters to the self-employed, has been sold to Barclays Bank UK PLC. The sale follows an auction process that attracted a broad range of bidders, highlighting that the freelancer…

Pupils across the UK could face delays in receiving ​their GCSE and A-Level results if exam board AQA fails to improve its pay offer to staff, UNISON​ warned today. A ballot for strike action is in place. Is the big teacher strike next? …

A new law will swiftly come into action to allow businesses to supply skilled agency workers to plug staffing gaps during industrial action, the government has reported. The news is found surprising by employment experts given the…

If you have a canine office buddy ( or are considering adopting one) you may be surprised by a new study that challenges dog breed reputations Any unsuspecting delivery person or postman walking up our drive would think we have a jowly,…

Is the Bank of England’s axing of mortgage affordability ‘utter madness’? Following a consultation, the Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee FPC has decided to withdraw the affordability test Recommendation with effect…

The Cost of Living Crisis is hitting freelancers hard. Tony Clark of St. James's Place outlines some tips on how they can best protect their income in tough times By Tony Clark, Senior Proposition Manager, St James’s Place…

Don't retire. Go freelance. This societal mindset could radically improve the world's workplace talent pool and financial viability going into full retirement, argues data scientist Erik Stettler Our work is a big part of our…

This article has been updated Judges have ruled that umbrella provider Exchequer Solutions owes HMRC £11m in unpaid tax, but will contractors end up picking up the tax tab? We ask the experts to see what they think and their tips to…