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HMRC has “real-time data” on tax avoidance and non-compliant umbrella companies. Why…
Dave Chaplin, CEO of Contractor Calculator, shares his concerns about HMRC not using the data it has at its disposal to shut down tax avoidance schemes. Plus he answers Freelance Informer reader questions about the pending regulation of…
The best freelance jobs of 2023: high pay, low hustle, and career stability
What determines the best freelance jobs? A new report ranks freelance industries by best paid, least hustle, most stable and least competitive. Where does yours stand and is it time to make a change?
Freelancing is never just about the…
Freelancers could be part of mass exodus of Brits having to retire abroad as UK deemed too expensive
A new survey reveals why more people in the UK may have to retire abroad to make ends meet
As tensions in France flare over the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64, UK sentiment about retirement ages doesn’t seem to differ much…
“Streaming and AI changed everything”: Why the actors’ and writers’ strikes…
The actors' and writers' strikes are having a more lasting financial impact on freelancers than expected. The Freelance Informer looks into how a petition created for income support for those UK freelancers affected by the strikes, could…
One in three homeowners needs £1000 more a month to afford mortgages. How can freelancers bring in…
A recruitment specialist reveals that more candidates are coming to market to find new clients to accommodate for higher mortgage payments. As more freelancers struggle to make ends meet we offer a list of ideas to help them bring in more…
Amazon’s call for freelance video creators backfires
Amazon has been looking to boost its TikTok-style shopping feed by offering payments to creators to make videos, it has been reported. However, creators feel their services and skills are being mocked as the offers are too low, according…
Maley: government must “wake up” and support self-employment to beat UK cost of living…
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Contractor specialists and even some Tory MPs are calling for more government support when it comes to encouraging people into self-employment to make ends meet and boost the economy
Personal finance and property…
How to become a solopreneur and make money from two of the fastest-growing beauty trends
We look at two of the fastest-growing beauty trends and what to consider if you want to launch a business to ride the wave
The organic beauty industry is booming, and the demand for organic nails and lash extensions, specifically, is…
Arsenal’s Saka and Fiverr launch UK incubator for young freelancers
Freelancer jobs platform Fiverr has formed a partnership with England and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka to launch an incubator programme called Ideatorr. Could you become involved?
Ideatorr will provide young UK entrepreneurs with…
VC-backed companies could have uptick in cybersecurity contractor jobs following risk report
A cybersecurity firm conducted a risk assessment on over 5480 venture capital portfolio companies and found each one was at risk. Will contractors be called in to make them more secure?
A cyber security risk assessment of thousands of…