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“Jobs tax:” workers living in these areas will be £££s worse off due to ENI hikes finds…
Freelancers across the UK, particularly in concentrated and high-value areas such as Kensington and Chelsea, the City of London, and Westminster, are facing a bigger financial blow than most as the recent hike in employers' National…
Freelancers: here’s how to avoid late payments in 2025
Freelancers should brace for more late payments in 2025 as the hiring surge risks payment delays. Here’s what to do about it
Nearly half (45%) of UK businesses plan to hire more freelancers this year, as one in four UK…
London’s nightlife set for a Continental style makeover with longer hours and more alfresco dining
London's nightlife is on the cusp of a transformation, promising a future where the city truly comes alive after dark, mirroring the vibrant and leisurely evenings enjoyed across Europe. Could it also spark new opportunities for…
Most freelancers want to work remotely. But are Avatar VR offices one step too far?
A YouGov survey looks into whether working professionals prefer VR workspaces over conventional offices. Are we ready to strap on a VR headset to tackle the loneliness that often comes with being a freelancer?
Is it time we said goodbye…
US trade tariffs: Freelancers must adjust rates before they face financial squeeze
The recent imposition of US trade tariffs has generated turbulence across global markets, leaving businesses and individuals alike anticipating considerable cost increases. For freelancers throughout the UK, and indeed worldwide, it's now…
Freelancers are vulnerable to rate collusion and some industries could be feeding on it
SPECIAL REPORT: OPINION
Investigations in the US, UK, and Europe have revealed that large companies, despite the warnings, still fall foul of anti-competitive practices. This raises the question: if they collude with the competition to…
Clinical trial: AI therapy bot cuts depression by 50%
The very technology that is causing anxiety about job losses in freelancers could soon be treating them for anxiety and depression finds US study
Mental health and relationship specialists such as counsellors, therapists and…
Global study reveals AI job anxiety hotspots
Do countries with high AI-related job anxiety know something others don’t?
A recent study shows a fascinating global snapshot of anxieties surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on employment. The research, which…
Tech titans: “real-it” in on AI, or even you’ll get replaced by a chatbot called…
Should we all be looking forward to three-day weeks as Bill Gates predicts AI will gift us? Or should we be preparing for a brave new world of unemployment? Katherine Steiner-Dicks opines on the options
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Spring Budget: self-employed face debt raids & fines
The UK's self-employed must brace for HMRC’s latest direct debt recovery, penalty fees and filing burdens. But there is some promising news on the horizon: the government is coming down hard on tax avoidance schemes that target independent…