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AI in the hangar: recruitment for AI and aircraft maintenance set to soar
A new McKinsey report explores the potential of generative AI (Gen AI) to revolutionise aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) – a sector facing a growing skills gap and rising costs. While the technology promises a boost in…
Gender pay gap revealed by occupation: female freelancers take note
A new UK study sheds light on the gender pay gap in various professions. Could female freelancers be selling themselves short?
The study carried out by Claims.co.uk analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to…
In Musk we trust: will Tesla contractors come back?
When tech talent is let go, it can be difficult for a company to lure those skills back without paying a high price. If Tesla does see another "phase of growth" will it be able to attract enough talent to meet the demand or will egos still…
Apple warning: you’re a spyware target. Now what?
If you're an iPhone user, be on high alert. Apple recently sent notifications to users in 92 countries, warning them that they may be targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. This follows a similar notification campaign in October 2023 that…
Creative freelancers screwed by AI and streaming: parliament demands fair “revenue…
Parliamentary committee calls for fair remuneration of creative freelancers following evidence that creative freelancers like songwriters, musicians, writers and actors are not getting the "revenue rights" they deserve since the onset of…
Vice’s woes leave lasting impact on freelancers
OPINION
Vice: edgy, irreverent, juvenile, inexplicably cool. Many a freelancer's dream publisher, as long as you were not bothered by the reportedly dubious journalistic methods and clickbait gold headlines. As Vice's corporate ego…
UK highly skilled contractors out of work due to IR35. But not for long if the Americans have their…
An IPSE survey reveals a troubling trend: highly skilled UK freelancers are out of work due to IR35. The situation looks to have created the ideal environment for American companies to recruit British talent from across the Atlantic. Will…
Goodbye, contractor blanket bans?
A legislative fix to off-payroll working rules taking effect on April 6th should reduce the perceived financial risk of engaging contractors commonly known as contractor blanket bans
The start of the new tax year today - 6th April -…
Why is it becoming so taxing to be self-employed?
Millions of self-employed will be affected by the tax-free dividend allowance cut made this month and what could be yet another year of job insecurity and unnecessary economic risk posed by IR35 and an unregulated umbrella industry
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PAC chair warns of “cycle of broken promises and wasted cash in perpetuity”
Given that the self-employed have been low-hanging fruit for tax grabs, voters must voice their concerns now about government misspending before history repeats itself
No matter how the votes sway come the next General Election, Dame…