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UK braces for mass redundancies in coming weeks: How can freelancers prepare?
James Cockett, CIPD Senior Labour Market Economist, said one in four (25%) employers are planning to make redundancies in the three months to March 2025, another record high outside of 2020 when the COVID pandemic struck the UK economy. We…
UK’s AI ambition: unleash the freelancers & ditch IR35?
If the UK wants to carve a space in the AI revolution it needs all industries and freelancers on board (and IR35 isn’t helping).
All the headlines about AI investment during this week’s AI Paris Summit would have the general population…
AI Paris Summit + some of the most in-demand and best-paying jobs you’ve never heard of
The AI Action Summit in Paris, according to BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman, revealed a clear struggle between nations vying for dominance in the AI race, while also grappling with the need for collaboration. One particularly striking…
Changes to company size rules – what it means for contractors and PSCs
If you're an off-payroll contractor operating through a personal service company (PSC), there are some important changes coming your way. The government has updated the financial thresholds that determine whether a company is considered…
HMRC offers relief with interest rate tweak, but taxpayers still get a raw deal
HMRC has decided to be a little bit nicer and cut the interest rate they charge on late tax payments. This comes after the Bank of England snipped the base rate down a tad, from 4.75% to 4.5%.
From the 17th of February, if you're late…
Will the Serco UK Defence Recruitment Contract Actually Create British Jobs?
The recent award of the UK Armed Forces Recruitment Service (AFRS) contract to a Serco-led team has got people talking, not just about how we'll recruit soldiers in the future, but also what it means for jobs here in the UK.
While…
YunoJuno Freelancer Rates Report 2025: what it reveals about your ability to survive as a freelancer
What's interesting about the freelance jobs market right now is this weird situation where companies are laying people off, yet they're also struggling to find people with the right skills. It's a hair-puller for those looking for more…
Maximise your house sale: beat the taxman
Selling a house? Keep more of your money with these tax-saving tips for your next home purchase
Here’s the scenario: You’ve sold your primary residence and are holding the proceeds/equity you earned (often a substantial sum between…
What to wear “back to the office” in 2025
We help those going back to the office with some guidance on how to navigate the expectations of "business casual" dress codes, suggested places to shop and getting to grips with offline office etiquette
The return to the office,…
Why some freelancers get sick less and have more money in the bank
Ill health is crippling financial resilience across the UK's economy. But advice and wisdom from a financial expert and a well-rounded 91-year-old entrepreneur offer a solution to this growing problem
New figures paint a concerning…