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Tech freelancers in high demand for their Zen appeal
We look into why demand for freelancers’ skills is rising with the pressure at tech companies, and how independent workers can often bring calm into the chaos
The tech industry is often riddled with deadlines and stress, which causes…
What will happen if the UK bans zero-hour contracts?
In the wake of the Labour Party's proposal for a "New Deal for Working People," which includes measures to ban zero-hours contracts and enhance workers' rights, we analyse how such a policy change might unfold. Could it do more harm than…
More Dads going freelance to spend time with family
The trend of Dads opting to go freelance to spend more time with their children has been gaining momentum. Andy Frobisher, a seasoned digital marketing and SEO expert, is one of the latest examples. After a successful stint as Head of SEO…
Win a mentorship session with Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett
Think you have a brilliant business idea but lack the skills to take it to the next level? Budget woes have you questioning how to hire an app developer, or if a social media guru is the magic bullet to instant success? Fiverr and Steven…
Marriage and life spans: it’s time to talk about money
A personal finance expert highlights some alarming trends when it comes to money and marriage. Are you in a position to preserve financial security for not just yourself but your loved ones and children?
Whether you're in a marriage,…
Glassdoor reviews: are they now useless and risky if your identity is no longer anonymous?
A software developer based in the US, known only as Monica, became one of the first to raise the alarm about a recent shift on Glassdoor. Monica's blog post, titled "Time to delete your Glassdoor account and data," urged users to take…
HMRC CEST tool reportedly “misaligned with the law”
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Freelancers face a potential tax timebomb, thanks to a recent revelation about HMRC's CEST tool. However, not all IR35 and Off-Payroll experts believe the HMRC is in the wrong
A Freedom of Information…
Contractor Loan Scheme Scandal: MP Calls for Inquiry
Thousands Face Crushing Tax Bills After Following "Disguised Remuneration" Advice. Radio presenter Mariella Frostrup brings this harrowing dilemma to the wider public's attention
This week Times Radio presenter Mariella Frostrup spoke…
Apple lawsuit: market cap drops $100bn, so what’s the good news?
Anyone who holds Apple stock and did not sell today may be feeling queasy. We go over the highlights of the tech giant's law suit and what if anything could be the silver lining in all of this
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with…
Stamp duty to double next year
The stamp duty or tax bill on an average priced home in England is set to jump from £2,428 to £4,928 after next March. That's more than double the cost of stamp duty this year
In London the tax bill on an average priced first…