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Freelancers: How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Employment Status in the UK
Freelance Informer readers are increasingly frustrated about how their working status is never quite clear-cut with clients or the tax man. We turn to Seb Maley of contractor insurer Qdos to get some clarity for readers about the murky…
Fiverr report could backfire on freelancers
New research carried out by freelance jobs platform Fiverr could backfire on freelancers as its report indicates that work can be carried out in less time and office-based work is preferred
Almost 70% of UK workers say they could…
Client profitability and CEO bonus payouts: could they be bargaining tools when pitching to clients?
We suggest freelancers and contractors look to CEO bonus payouts and company profitability to be better informed when pitching and negotiating rates
There is no proven direct correlation between the size of a company's CEO bonus and…
FREENOW gives workers the power to choose their employment status. But union says deal is off
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED ON 19.09.23
FREENOW, the taxi app, is getting mixed messages from taxi drivers and union members about giving drivers the freedom to choose if they want to be employees or self-employed. Could there be…
BBC, Channel 4 and NFTS to host free masterclasses for freelance writers
The BBC, Channel 4 and the National Film and Television School are collaborating to deliver two weeks of free online sessions aimed at freelancers working in the UK.
The schedule which takes place between 2-13…
Self-employed could be targeted for higher taxes
OPINION
There are signs emerging that higher tax rates and fees for the self-employed could be on the cards to pay for the Companies House overhaul and new laws over off-payroll non-compliance
Many people believe that most problems…
Companies House fees likely to rise to fund new powers, tackle economic crime
Companies House will be granted new powers and that means it will have to charge higher fees, the government has reported
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill is already making its way through Parliament. This…
IR35 double taxation: Blanket bans could ease once off-set tax rules become law in 2024
News broke this week that HMRC is likely to agree that the offset rules involving IR35 status determinations will be set into law in April 2024. We turn to experts to find out what putting an end to IR35 double taxation means for…
Self-employment among women soars: see which industries they’re turning to
The number of women joining self-employment is on the rise. We look at the latest figures to see which industries they are gravitating to and why. Plus, we look at how artificial intelligence could help fast-track more women into…
Sri Lanka to issue digital nomad visas. Here’s what we know so far
Sri Lanka, a tourist hotspot for people of all ages, will soon issue digital nomad visas, according to regional reports. Here's what we know so far about the visa requirements
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