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STOP: Are You Losing Child Benefit to the High-Income Charge?
The £60k–£80k Band Explained & Why Freelancers Must Claim Differently to PAYE workers. Plus, why, despite the charge, it could still be advantageous to claim Child Benefit
What you need to know now
If you are a self-employed…
New Tax Filing Exemption: Are You ‘Digitally Excluded’?
HMRC has confirmed that individuals who cannot reasonably use digital tools to manage their tax affairs can now apply for an exemption from the Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules
Taxpayers who are required to comply with MTD income tax…
Secure your share of $25m creative fund: Top bid writer reveals tips for non-London applicants
Is your creative business in Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, the North East, West of England, West Midlands, or West Yorkshire? You could be in for a major cash injection if you meet the requirements. A bid writer explains how…
Excluded UK Campaigners to be interviewed and filmed for Covid-19 Inquiry
Campaign group ExcludedUK, which represents millions of British taxpayers who were denied government financial support during the pandemic, has been asked to contribute to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry by way of being interviewed on camera for…
Interconnected global jobs market in state of chaos, contradiction and bias
SPECIAL REPORT
The global labour market is in a paradoxical transition. For some job seekers, their career transition is being rerouted indefinitely.
Katherine Steiner-Dicks analyses domestic and global macroeconomic environments…
Umbrella contractors must remain on high alert about new tax rules
New draft legislation, expected to become law in 2026, will make it easier for HMRC to recover unpaid tax by going after other parties in the supply chain.
The rules, which are being finalised, introduce what's known as "joint and…
Fiverr opts for “AI-first” strategy and parts ways with 30% of its staff
We dissect the language and actions of one of the latest CEOs to take an “AI-first” approach to business and what that could mean for mass unemployment, economic stability and individual earning power
OPINION
Fiverr's 2024 Impact…
Government overturns “diluted” protections in Workers’ Rights Bill
The Employment Rights Bill has returned to the House of Commons, signalling a significant step toward the final decisions that will overhaul workers' rights. The government has pledged to overturn amendments made by the House of Lords that…
US giants promise jobs and capital, but at what cost?
As the old saying goes, beggars can't be choosers. Hence why the UK government is hailing a fresh wave of US investment, with financial giants including Citi Group, Bank of America, and PayPal committing over £1.25 billion. We take a…
Are freelancers accidentally fuelling rate collusion?
When freelancers don't demand their worth, they're not just undervaluing their own work—they could be unintentionally helping companies keep rates low. This creates a cycle where businesses believe they don't need to compete on pay, making…