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Up to £9K in grants available to West Midlands Creative Freelancers: applications now open
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has launched a new grant programme, "Activate Skills Development Grants," aimed at empowering creative freelancers and small companies in the region.
The initiative, offering grants between…
Tax Raids and Pension Cuts Fueling British Exodus
If people from brickies to biotech researchers are considering moving to more hospitable economies, where are they looking? A new report by virtual UK number provider Xpatfone, provided their latest findings of the top 10 most searched…
Why did rugby pundit Stuart Barnes lose his IR35 case?
Rugby Pundit Stuart Barnes Loses circa £700,000 IR35 Appeal: A Close Call with Far-Reaching Implications
Former rugby player and Sky Sports pundit Stuart Barnes has lost his appeal at the Upper Tribunal, resulting in a substantial tax…
Freelance Translators Face Existential Crisis Amid AI Boom: should they adapt or make a career…
A new survey has reiterated what many working in the freelance translation industry have feared
Half of all freelance linguists have considered abandoning their profession due to the rapid advancements in AI translation tools, according…
Freelancers Brace for Impact: National Insurance Cut May Get Cancelled Out By Replacement Tax Hikes
While the 2p reduction in national insurance contributions may offer short-term relief for some, experts warn that it could pave the way for the government to seek revenue elsewhere to pay for salary pay rises of public sector workers and…
Can Fixed-Term Contractors Balance Caring and Careers?
A recent report by recruitment tech firm ETZ, "Carer's Leave OR Carers Leaving? Preventing the loss of workers from the job market," has ignited discussion about the challenges faced by carers in the workplace, particularly those on…
Side Hustles Under Scrutiny: Students and Gig Workers Face Tax Squeeze Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Students juggling studies with part-time gigs and individuals turning to side hustles to cope with soaring living costs are facing increased scrutiny from HMRC. New guidance issued to platforms like Airbnb, Uber, and Deliveroo outlines…
If you want to try out WHSmith’s new cafe concept you’ll have to visit, a hospital?
Imagine this: you're a freelancer juggling a tight deadline and a loved one's hospital visit. You're racing between appointments, trying to squeeze in work wherever you can, and let's be honest, hospital cafeterias aren't exactly known for…
Freelancers earning below EUR33 per hour could be deemed employees by new Dutch law
Netherlands Prepares Third Attempt at Defining Employment Relationships
The Dutch government is once again trying to provide much-needed clarity on the distinction between employment and self-employment with a new law, the "Wet…
Zero-hours contracts: they should be a choice, not an ultimatum finds report
Hiring managers remain undecided as to whether the Labour government’s proposal to ban zero-hours contracts is a good thing for business, the economy and workers. That’s because every business and worker have a unique situation and salary…