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Why Britain’s 1.6m temp workers should keep an eye on the latest holiday backpay appeal case
45 self-employed couriers have been given the green light to pursue their claim for unlimited backdated holiday pay from their engager, in an upcoming employment tribunal. What are the case's bigger implications for the agency and temp…
Is there a future for freelancers on the moon?
The UK Space Agency has announced over £50 million for UK companies to develop communication and navigation services for missions to the Moon. There will be hundreds of moon missions over the next decade. If you haven't heard of the "lunar…
Divorcing later in life: what are the risks?
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The rise of divorce later in life takes a toll on finances, but being single again is not as bad as you may think. Here are things to consider as a divorcing freelancer.
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UK’s Treasure hunting boom has a new set of rules
Treasure hunters and detectorists are rising in number as more stories of buried treasure reveal themselves in the mainstream press. Find out what now constitutes treasure in the UK, and what that means should you be the lucky one to find…
Eight steps to cut your tax bill if you’re a new additional rate taxpayer
This April you could be one of the additional rate taxpayers. In the past, you might have thought you'd be celebrating that development but not necessarily when you find out how much worse off you could be. Sarah Coles of Hargreaves…
Qdos: contractor pursued for 3 years in avoidable IR35 investigation
HMRC ignored its own IR35 tool and pursued innocent contractor for over £100,000, said insurer
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An insurer that represents the self-employed has criticised HMRC for not…
Hybrid working: how’s that going for you?
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Hybrid work isn't hitting the mark for parents and workers over 50 says new research
Millions of contractors and freelancers have been working remotely or in some hybrid fashion for years. But now that more people have…
Supply teachers: how to cope before you even set foot in the classroom
Being a supply teacher has its benefits, like flexible working. However, the role often has its share of problems. Resolving them is no walk in the park, either.
This article takes a look at the concerns of supply teachers at a time…
Asia home to the most freelancer-friendly locations
Penang (Malaysia), Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Bangalore (India), Chiang Mai (Thailand), and Buenos Aires (Argentina) have been named the most freelance-friendly cities in the world.
New data analysis has revealed the top locations to…
Off-payroll rules could be linked to £25bn hole in UK economy
New research from IPSE suggests the self-employed sector’s contribution to the UK economy fell by an estimated £25bn in 2022.
The findings are a “wake-up call” for government to change course on its agenda for the nation’s smallest…