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Law firm urges recruiters to get “houses in order” before freelancers and CMA take action over pay…
Sports broadcast and production companies, including the BBC, BT, IMG, and ITV, have been fined over £4 million after admitting to collusion on freelance pay rates. Sky avoided a fine by reporting their involvement to the Competition and…
Is the BBC Failing Regional Freelancers? A Look at “The Traitors” and the Concerns Over…
The BBC, a cornerstone of British broadcasting, is facing accusations of neglecting local talent pools in favour of London-centric hiring practices.
This follows a series of viral LinkedIn posts by Peter Strachan, a Scottish…
Freelance journalists: are they safe from Medvedev’s threats?
Freelance journalists already have a list of risks to juggle, but when it comes to investigative journalism and reporting in times and places of war, the stakes get higher. Here we look at recent threats to journalists and what protections…
New group “Action for Freelancers” to tackle growing recruitment challenges in TV and…
Have you ever considered pitching your freelance skills to the TV and film industry? Now there is an advocacy group to show you the ropes and inform you on things such as wellbeing and working conditions. It's called Action for…
Lineker’s IR35 Saga Ends in Settlement: Lessons for Freelancers
Gary Lineker's high-profile IR35 dispute with HMRC has finally concluded, with the two parties reaching an out-of-court settlement. While the exact details remain confidential, the case offers valuable lessons for freelancers about…
Breaking the Cycle: How Freelancers in TV Can Stop Being Exploited
The account of a freelancer working in TV production in "Brutal hours, tyrants and chest pains: a freelance producer on the reality of British TV" lays bare the harsh reality for many freelancers in the industry: unpaid overtime, disregard…
Why advertising legend Jon Williams is putting 100% of his faith in freelancers to build his…
The Freelance Informer speaks with Jon Williams, a man of many advertising industry-firsts, about why he has placed freelancers at the heart of his latest venture
Advertising agencies can afford to mess up, frankly, and still get paid.…
This guide to end “kill fees” and unffair payment practices could save freelancers from…
A movement of freelance professionals is demanding an end to the controversial practice of "kill fees" and unfair payment practices
What are kill fees?
Kill fees are prevalent in industries where upfront investment is high and…
You’re never too busy to start a side hustle. Just ask Donald Trump
In what might be the least shocking news to come out of the US 2024 Presidential Election Circus, former President Donald Trump has added another feather to his red “Make America Great Again” cap—by launching a fresh side hustle: selling…
Eurovision’s AI experiment shows how filmmakers can cut costs and go green
London-based filmmaker Matthew Blakemore has released a music video project showcasing the creative potential of AI-assisted video production.
'Glitter Tsunami' (Love, Peace & Sequins) shows us (in true cringeworthy…