April 2025

Our beloved furry office mates, those champions of companionship, could be costing us more this year as pet insurance premiums set to rise In January 2025 pet insurer Many Pets surveyed 76 vets across the UK. They found the average cost…

Creating an elevator pitch may sound daunting and time-consuming for a freelancer. But it is well worth the effort. Here's how to boil down your brilliance into one cracking sentence Here we share some tips on how you can encapsulate…

With potential spending cuts or tax rises looming in the autumn Budget, personal finance experts share six proactive steps freelancers can take now to safeguard their finances Surprises that come in boxes are usually a good thing.…

Thousands of UK freelancers and contractors hoping for an end to client-led IR35 assessments face a significant delay, despite recent changes to company size thresholds. An update to the government's Employment Status Manual has…

Eryn Peters, who helped create the AI Maturity Index and thinks a lot about how work will change, has an interesting idea. She suggests that companies hire freelancers through platforms using ongoing payment plans, where they can easily…

Santiago Steiner looks into whether audiences and artists if given the choice will buy into AI-generated entertainment over the real thing “This CGI bullsh*t is the death knell of cinema. Movies are far too f*cking expensive at the…

The increase in Employers' National Insurance (NI) is likely to have the biggest impact on businesses that stopped using freelance workers because of the off-payroll working rules, says IR35 expert Introduced on 6th April 2025,…

Freelancers across the UK, particularly in concentrated and high-value areas such as Kensington and Chelsea, the City of London, and Westminster, are facing a bigger financial blow than most as the recent hike in employers' National…

Freelancers should brace for more late payments in 2025 as the hiring surge risks payment delays. Here’s what to do about it Nearly half (45%) of UK businesses plan to hire more freelancers this year, as one in four UK…

London's nightlife is on the cusp of a transformation, promising a future where the city truly comes alive after dark, mirroring the vibrant and leisurely evenings enjoyed across Europe. Could it also spark new opportunities for…