2024

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…

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…