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Cautious Katz: Push for dedicated Freelancer Commissioner still in limbo following debate
Parliament debates Freelancer Commissioner role to boost the UK's growing freelance economy. Who's pushing and who's holding back, and why?
Parliament recently discussed support for the nation's self-employed and freelance workers. This…
AI is driving corporate downsizing: is this a path to efficiency or concentration of power?
A new era of corporate "right-sizing" is dawning, driven by the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This shift, aimed at drastically reducing payrolls and headcounts, is raising profound questions about the future of work…
Umbrella tax shake-up: Agencies breathe easier, but new rules don’t get contractors and temps…
A long-awaited update on umbrella company tax reforms offers a cautious sigh of relief, but a significant shift in liability means agencies and contractors need to pay close attention to ensure compliance
A collective sigh of relief?
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In the hair & beauty business? Here’s how not to get a huge unexpected tax bill because of…
If you're a self-employed hairdresser, barber, or beauty therapist renting a chair or room in a salon, then make sure you are acting like a business owner, otherwise, you could be financially penalised for “disguised employment” and end up…
UK Gov’s Tech “App Store” could unlock contractor and small business contracts
New Digital Exchange to shake up public sector procurement, boosting opportunities for IT and AI specialists
The UK government has ambitious plans for a National Digital Exchange. The government sees it as a one-stop shop or recommended…
IOD: 75% of business leaders to reduce human hiring with automation due to Employment Rights Bill
Institute of Directors warns of hiring freeze as 72% of executives predict negative growth impact. Plus, over a third of leaders (36%) are likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries
New research reveals the profound…
AI scraping your content for “free training”? Not anymore.
As legal cases against tech giants mount, it's essential for freelancers and their clients to safeguard their digital assets. Learn how to prevent AI from freely training on your valuable content
Legal battle exposes widespread…
M&S walk-in recruitment days post cyberattack signal return to community-centred hiring
What started as a technical workaround could well become the template for retail recruitment's more inclusive future.
What began as a necessity following M&S' cyberattack in April has inadvertently sparked what could become the…
Wolverhampton Council and Adecco seal £75m deal to create hundreds of temp jobs
City of Wolverhampton Council has finalised a £75 million contract with recruitment giant Adecco, opening the door to hundreds of temporary employment opportunities across the region over the next three years.
The authority agreed on…
Study: Self-employment could be good for your heart
Ever wondered if ditching the 9-to-5 grind might actually be good for your health? A major new study suggests it could be. At least if you're a woman.
New research reveals that self-employed women have significantly lower…