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City struggles to Hire talent, compete on global stage
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The City is calling for the UK to explore new measures to allow employees to enter the UK for short-term work without a work visa. Authors of a new report allude that an exodus of foreign talent will continue to hurt…
Creditors free to go after distressed companies
Temporary measures brought in to support businesses from insolvency during the pandemic will be phased out from 1 October. Companies in financial distress as a result of the pandemic have been protected from creditor action since June last…
Solopreneur millionaires on the rise
The growth of solopreneur millionaires is surging, not just in the UK, but in the US and across the globe. For some one-person businesses, becoming a millionaire is when they see their pension pot hit the £1m mark. For others, it is…
Event Organisers: Did you hear the one about the spectator and the golf ball? Plus the latest on the…
Earlier this summer, Ireland's High Court dismissed a claim from a spectator who was struck by a golf ball while attending the West of Ireland Championship at Rosses Point Golf Club in 2016. It was an important decision for sports clubs,…
Inflation has arrived: 70% of UK businesses said they will increase prices
Many UK businesses struggling with rising costs are considering increasing the prices they charge customers, a new survey of Chartered Accountants has found. Should freelancers up their rates to keep in line with inflation?
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Take a cue from Nextdoor: build a hyperlocal freelance business to revolutionise your revenues
If you already use the hyperlocal social media platform Nextdoor, you'll understand the value of connecting with neighbours and locals. From rating local businesses, exchanging goods and services to finding a lost pet you are benefiting…
Sunak set to rebuild The City by tapping China’s £40tn financial services market
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has big plans to woo China's $40tn financial services market to The City. Freelance consultants servicing the financial services industry should prepare for any upcoming opportunities. Ting Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO…
Face-to-face interviews are back (sort of)
Headhunters say the face-to-face interview is back, according to an efinancial careers report. However, initial Zoom interviews will still take place. Read what's changing in the interview process, plus the latest contractor opportunities.…
Escape to New York this summer with JetBlue’s low fare offers
JetBlue Airways said it will start a transatlantic service this August, hoping to undercut the competition. The new route could be the perfect excuse for a getaway to New York City or as a starting point to an American road trip.
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Has the UK’s medicinal cannabis reform gone to pot?
Medicinal cannabis was legalised in the UK in 2018, however, the NHS has only administered a handful of prescriptions, it has been reported. By contrast, 6,000 prescriptions have been prescribed in the same period through private…