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Fake news contractors for hire: ‘manipulated’ social media campaigns operating in 81…
Freelancers and third party contractors are being targeted for disinformation-for-hire services to run social media smear campaigns across 81 countries, according to the 2020 media manipulation survey from the Oxford University's Oxford…
Slack IR35 communication could spur contractor walkouts and skills shortage
More than half of the 1400 contractors surveyed by IR35 compliance specialist, Qdos, said that they had not been contacted by their end client regarding IR35. With less than three months to go before IR35 reform is active should…
Facebook to launch freelancer and gig jobs platform
Facebook is planning to enter the gig economy platform business by letting its users find and book services through its app. The bold move could position the social media giant as a competitor to gig economy marketplaces such as…
Death of dear friend on building site inspires construction worker compensation startup
In 2014, when an accident on a building site resulted in the death of their mutual friend, the founders of US-Australian Safesite were inspired to launch a platform to streamline and digitize safety programmes. That app has since…
Cybersecurity firms not safe from attack
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Sunday night issued Emergency Directive 21-01, in response to a known compromise involving SolarWinds Orion products that are currently being exploited by malicious…
Millions in funding opportunities available for UK businesses – we have the details and how to…
Please see below a list of all the current funding opportunities available to UK businesses on behalf of Innovate UK. Do make sure you check individual competition dates as they may have been extended.
For example, UK registered SMEs…
World’s first First Femtech accelerator programme now open for applications – apply now!
The day has arrived! 😃 The FemTech Lab #accelerator programme is now opening for #applications. 🤗
The first FemTech Lab cohort is scheduled February-April 2021. Applications will open on December 1st.
If you have a great…
Top tech innovations to watch in 2021: how could they shape your career?
Some of the top tech innovations that will have the greatest impact over the next 10 years, may surprise you - excite you - and some might even get your nose right out of joint.
According to Lux Research, the technology that will…
Follow the green funding: environmental, forestry and STEM freelancers and SMEs in for a bumper 2021
Plans to help kickstart the UK's 'green recovery' have been unveiled this week, including the expansion of protected landscapes, increased access to nature, stronger flood resilience, and the creation and retention of thousands of green…
Want a career change? NHS Campaign aims to inspire New Recruits and kickstart careers
The NHS is launching a renewed recruitment drive to capitalise on the ‘Nightingale effect’ as the health services contend with the second wave of COVID-19 and the deployment of vaccines to curb the deadly virus across the UK.
The…