2024

HMRC recently added four more tax avoidance schemes to its list of known promoters. While this should be positive news, it raises concerns about the effectiveness of HMRC's anti-avoidance strategy. Qdos, a tax compliance expert, points out…

Freelancers Urged to Protect Their Pension Pots Amid New Rumours of Tax-Free Allowance Changes Freelancers and self-employed workers using a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or planning for early retirement may need to rethink…

One freelancer shares their experience of signing up with one of Europe's largest freelance platforms but says the application process can be biased for those not proficient in Search Engine Optimisation The freelance platform Malt, is…

Working for a startup can conjure up visions of dynamism and self-satisfaction as teams overcome challenges and break new ground. However, a recent Sifted article, "Almost two-thirds of startup employees say managers are unprepared to take…

Amidst growing fiscal challenges, the government is exploring various avenues to bolster tax revenues, including a proposal to increase the state pension retirement age to 68. This article examines the potential impact of such a policy…

Spain is one of the most popular places for freelancers to live as digital nomads. The lower cost of living compared to other places in Europe and elsewhere, plus the sunshine and social atmosphere are all attractions. Thing is, despite…

Voice Actors Beware: Your voice could be cloned and sold without your consent Freelancers, especially voice actors, are in the spotlight after a BBC report revealed a disturbing trend: a tech company allegedly stole and cloned voices by…

While the latest tech trends and youthful energy often grab the spotlight, there's a hidden treasure trove of knowledge and experience waiting to be tapped by recruitment agencies and hiring companies: older freelancers. This is despite…

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched a new grant programme, "Activate Skills Development Grants," aimed at empowering creative freelancers and small companies in the region. The initiative, offering grants between…

If people from brickies to biotech researchers are considering moving to more hospitable economies, where are they looking? A new report by virtual UK number provider Xpatfone, provided their latest findings of the top 10 most searched…