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Midlife crisis: what are the chances you’ll have one?

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Feb 29, 2024

Ah, the midlife crisis. A cultural touchstone, a punchline in sitcoms, and a potential pit stop on the highway of life. But what are the real chances of encountering this emotional detour, and can we take the crisis out of midlife? …

Gen Z sees freelancing as stable career choice following mass corp layoffs

Staff Reporter Feb 28, 2024

A recent Fiverr survey reveals a significant trend: Gen Z, witnessing the waves of corporate layoffs, is increasingly turning to freelancing as a viable career path. This shift, however, extends beyond just one generation, and points…

Self-Employed Estate Agents Offered Upfront Commission: Boon or Bust for Buyers and Sellers?

Staff Reporter Feb 28, 2024

A new initiative by The Agency UK, a network for self-employed estate agents, is offering agents 30% of their commission upfront upon listing a property. While this aims to address cash flow concerns for new agents, it raises questions…

IR35: the demise of UK’s free press and democracy?

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Feb 28, 2024

We ask Dave "Mr. IR35" Chaplin's take on the latest Parliamentary news on IR35 and how it is impacting businesses, freelancers and our "free" press OPINION/Q&A IR35 has arguably taken its toll on UK Plc, small companies and…

NHS patients to wait years for Galleri cancer blood test. Here’s why

Staff Reporter Feb 25, 2024

A blood test that can detect cancer early has shown positive results. But like all NHS trials, access to the product can take years. Could the NHS push the envelope on this one? The NHS has completed its trial of 140,000 volunteers who…

How freelance platform workers can land client references and testimonials

Staff Reporter Feb 25, 2024

We look into how platform freelancers could be losing out on landing future work due to a lack of client references. What can they do about it? The ease of getting end-client references or testimonials from freelancer platforms like…

How to unlock your full potential as a freelancer

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Feb 25, 2024

The self-directed nature of freelance work can lead to feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and even burnout. So, how can freelancers navigate these hurdles and tap into their full potential? The answer lies in cultivating a deep connection…

Gamers beware: £34.6 Million Stolen from Gaming and Metaverse in 2023

Staff Reporter Feb 23, 2024

A recent study reveals that gamers and metaverse enthusiasts lost a whopping £34.6 million to cryptocurrency scams last year. Binance was the most targeted blockchain for scams in the gaming and metaverse sector February is the…

IR35 Offsets double taxation removed, but challenges remain for freelancers

Staff Reporter Feb 23, 2024

Freelancers and solo self-employed individuals running their own limited companies in the UK can sigh relief as the IR35 offsets flaw has been officially resolved. The Finance Bill containing the fix received Royal Assent yesterday,…

Enjoy the “tax cuts” while they last warns think tank

Katherine Steiner-Dicks Feb 21, 2024

While voters in Great Britain may be cheering the prospect of pre-election tax cuts, a new report by the Resolution Foundation indicates the celebrations could be short-lived. Find out how you could be affected A statement from the UK…

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