2024

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…

Self Space, a UK mental health therapy service with an approachable retail shop feel, is offering free therapy sessions for its popular Walk Club. “We’ve found that over half of Brits (61%) feel that they are ‘stuck in a rut’, with over…

Rugby Pundit Stuart Barnes Loses circa £700,000 IR35 Appeal: A Close Call with Far-Reaching Implications Former rugby player and Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes has lost his appeal at the Upper Tribunal, resulting in a substantial tax…

A new survey has reiterated what many working in the freelance translation industry have feared Half of all freelance linguists have considered abandoning their profession due to the rapid advancements in AI translation tools, according…

The IT industry, known for its relentless pace of change, presents a unique challenge for experienced contractors looking to launch a new product or service as part of their second career act. Age is Just a Number: The Rise of…

While the 2p reduction in national insurance contributions may offer short-term relief for some, experts warn that it could pave the way for the government to seek revenue elsewhere to pay for salary pay rises of public sector workers and…

A recent report by recruitment tech firm ETZ, "Carer's Leave OR Carers Leaving? Preventing the loss of workers from the job market," has ignited discussion about the challenges faced by carers in the workplace, particularly those on…

Students juggling studies with part-time gigs and individuals turning to side hustles to cope with soaring living costs are facing increased scrutiny from HMRC. New guidance issued to platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Deliveroo outlines…

Imagine this: you're a freelancer juggling a tight deadline and a loved one's hospital visit. You're racing between appointments, trying to squeeze in work wherever you can, and let's be honest, hospital cafeterias aren't exactly known for…

Netherlands Prepares Third Attempt at Defining Employment Relationships The Dutch government is once again trying to provide much-needed clarity on the distinction between employment and self-employment with a new law, the "Wet…