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University’s head of careers to go freelance
I came across a LinkedIn article the other day that embraced what I have long known to be true: freelance is the future of work.
The LinkedIn post, "Charting New Waters: Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment." was written by…
Gen Z sees freelancing as stable career choice following mass corp layoffs
A recent Fiverr survey reveals a significant trend: Gen Z, witnessing the waves of corporate layoffs, is increasingly turning to freelancing as a viable career path. This shift, however, extends beyond just one generation, and points…
Self-Employed Estate Agents Offered Upfront Commission: Boon or Bust for Buyers and Sellers?
A new initiative by The Agency UK, a network for self-employed estate agents, is offering agents 30% of their commission upfront upon listing a property. While this aims to address cash flow concerns for new agents, it raises questions…
IR35: the demise of UK’s free press and democracy?
We ask Dave "Mr. IR35" Chaplin's take on the latest Parliamentary news on IR35 and how it is impacting businesses, freelancers and our "free" press
OPINION/Q&A
IR35 has arguably taken its toll on UK Plc, small companies and…
NHS patients to wait years for Galleri cancer blood test. Here’s why
A blood test that can detect cancer early has shown positive results. But like all NHS trials, access to the product can take years. Could the NHS push the envelope on this one?
The NHS has completed its trial of 140,000 volunteers who…
Gamers beware: £34.6 Million Stolen from Gaming and Metaverse in 2023
A recent study reveals that gamers and metaverse enthusiasts lost a whopping £34.6 million to cryptocurrency scams last year.
Binance was the most targeted blockchain for scams in the gaming and metaverse sector
February is the…
IR35 Offsets double taxation removed, but challenges remain for freelancers
Freelancers and solo self-employed individuals running their own limited companies in the UK can sigh relief as the IR35 offsets flaw has been officially resolved. The Finance Bill containing the fix received Royal Assent yesterday,…
Enjoy the “tax cuts” while they last warns think tank
While voters in Great Britain may be cheering the prospect of pre-election tax cuts, a new report by the Resolution Foundation indicates the celebrations could be short-lived. Find out how you could be affected
A statement from the UK…
MIT: AI won’t replace jobs just yet but still a threat
We look into an MIT study to find out just how quickly some freelance jobs could be replaced by AI and where AI is not cost-effective. Plus tips for freelancers who want to stay ahead of the AI curve
A recent study by MIT researchers…
Publicis Groupe cuts freelancers, pumps staff bonuses
French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has reported record profits and staff bonuses while slashing its use of freelance workers by 27%, according to Campaign Live. This move could have a significant impact on freelancers working in the…