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Conservatives’ new anti-social behaviour fines are better money grabs than IR35 and the loan…
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Fines for anti-social behaviour are going up following Rishi Sunak's new crackdown. Money grabs like these arguably make more sense than others like IR35 and the loan charge since they protect society and boost the Treasury's…
New report reveals freelancers are more out of pocket in cost of living crisis than employees
Most employees and freelancers work five days a week on average with a similar number of contracted hours, however, freelancers are more likely to work overtime than employees and be out of pocket during the cost of living crisis, finds…
The biggest challenge for freelancers in 2023 is…
Almost half (46%) of freelancers across the globe have reported an increase in demand for their work compared to 2021. That said, they are still faced with challenges, having to think bigger and globally to survive
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The song’s not over yet for BBC Singers’ freelancers
BBC's plans to axe its BBC Singers programme have been thwarted by public outcry and Musician Union negotiations leaving the future of freelancers and young singers across the UK with a renewed sense of hope.
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Is Just Eat’s switch to a contractor model a sign of the times or of their own doing?
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Food delivery business Just Eat in the UK is switching to a contractor worker model, replacing its once hybrid model in an effort to cut costs, it has been reported. Workforce status experts are concerned Just Eat couriers could…
Self-employed to get rough deal says new report
Freelancers and small business owners looking to apply for business loans and credit cards this year can expect to see less competitive rates and even less funding, finds a report
Small business lending is not looking rosy in the UK.…
Brendan Fraser: the actor that showed us the value of perseverance in life and work
Actors and actresses every so often have what Hollywood likes to call a comeback. John Travolta, Ke Huy Quan, Sharon Stone, Robert Downey Jr., Rob Lowe, Betty White, Ellen Degeneres, Patrick Dempsey and of late Brendan Fraser have all…
Umbrella companies to be regulated, but when?
Labour Market Enforcement Strategy promises umbrella regulation to ‘root out non-compliance. Industry commentators respond to the news and how they still fear a long wait ahead for something concrete to materialise.
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Want to start trading stocks? Here are the top educational trading podcasts to give you an edge
New study reveals searches for ‘how to start trading’ have risen 203%. Could we see more freelancers take an interest in self-investment?
The increase in population over stock trading has become increasingly popular and searches for…
New OBR report says house prices to slide
Houses prices are expected to fall in the UK, but when will they recover?
Liberal Democrats are calling for a £3 billion Mortgage Protection Fund
Polling finds house price fall could cost Conservative party votes at the next…