February 2024

One in four adults still sleep with the light on in addition to holding onto other childhood fears, according to a new study. We look at why freelancers could be more affected by their fear of the dark than others and how they can stop…

Would you be willing to get weighed alongside your luggage? More airlines are trialling passenger weigh-ins before departure Finnair passengers flying via Helsinki airport may pass up having the country's hefty traditional rice pasty…

The much-anticipated YunoJuno annual Freelancer Rates Report for 2024 reveals a resilient freelance market navigating a challenging economic landscape. The report, based on over 98,000 freelance contracts, offers valuable insights into day…

With the right mindset and a dash of creativity, you can find the perfect blend of love, work, and unforgettable experiences at some of the world's most romantic hotels. Forget cookie-cutter getaways with rose petals and spa treatments…

The Freelance Informer is concerned about the risks contractors face from tax avoidance schemes within some umbrella companies and the complications caused by non-transparent assignment rates. We spoke to Ray Walker, Worksome's VP of…

US DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule: A Guide for Businesses and Freelancers The landscape of independent contracting is undergoing a significant shift in the United States. Following the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL)…

California leads the way with Freelance Worker Protection Act. Will other US states follow suit? California's Senate Bill 988, also known as the Freelance Worker Protection Act, proposes groundbreaking measures to safeguard a…

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to introduce an emergency Mortgage Protection Fund to support struggling families at risk of losing their homes, paid for through reversing Conservative tax cuts to the banks. But is this…