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Easiest way to spot a tax scam if you’re self-employed
With the January 31st self-assessment deadline looming, HMRC has issued a warning to the UK's self-employed workforce: be on your guard against a rising tide of tax scams
New figures reveal a worrying 16.7% surge in reported scams…
Retirement dreamland: Age 66-70 is sweet, but most freelancers have zero plans. Here’s how to…
Many people want to retire between 66 and 70 and freelancers fall within that group. A new survey reveals this age range as the retirement sweet spot. But a shocking 16% of people have absolutely no idea when they'll be hanging up…
Warning: hiring managers are low balling contractors
The UK's freelance community is facing a potential slowdown in hiring opportunities in the last weeks of 2024 as businesses grapple with economic challenges and re-evaluate their growth strategies. This concerning trend was highlighted by…
Why every household needs to take a leaf out of the doomsday prepper playbook
Doomsday preppers, are they paranoid or prepared? We look at what 2024's disasters can teach us about readiness
This year has been a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of our world. From escalating geopolitical tensions and war…
UK’s self-employed: forced to become unpaid carers, then snubbed by clients finds IPSE report
Over 1 in 10 self-employed workers are unpaid carers, yet government support remains scarce
Half a million and counting self-employed individuals in the UK are unpaid carers, shouldering immense responsibilities with little support,…
Freelancer recruitment set to take off in 2025
The hiring drought that many freelancers and contractor sector recruitment agencies have been feeling this year could soon change all thanks to Rachel Reeves' tax-heavy budget. Could better days be on the horizon for freelancers in 2025?
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Need a cash injection before the end of the year?
Latest client data shows which traditional skills are in demand in the run-up to the holiday season
As 2024 draws to a close, many of us are seeking ways to bolster our earnings before the year is out. The good news is, the Fiverr…
MPs call for UK Taxpayer Advocate Service for freelancers and the self-employed
Calls grow for a UK version of the US Taxpayer Advocate Service to support taxpayers facing HMRC’s heavy-handed tactics
UK taxpayers, especially freelancers and the self-employed, may soon see better protection from the taxman if calls…
Should HMRC profit from taxpayers?
HMRC’s reduced interest on late payments hides the refunds “elephant in the room” says one contractor sector specialist
The UK tax authority, HMRC, recently announced a reduction in the interest rate charged on late tax payments,…
Japan slams door on “Karoshi” culture, embraces freelancer protections with new law
As of November 1st, 2024, Japan has ushered in a new era for its freelance workforce with the implementation of the "Freelance Act". This groundbreaking legislation aims to bolster protections for Japan's millions of freelancers, who make…