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Government report reveals there were large falls in the number of solo self-employed in the most highly skilled occupations over the past two years. But sadly, the government report did not remark on the findings being worrying. …

Following the appointment of Nadhim Zahawi as Chancellor, IPSE is hoping a fresh face at the Treasury could mean the opportunity to request a more pro-freelancer and pro-business approach to build back the economy during the Cost of Living…

Disastrous airline cancellations and disruption at airports across the country are putting hundreds of thousands of holidays at risk this summer. Is driving to your destination a safer and cheaper bet? UK airports have faced utter…

The Institut Marquès reports on how "surplus" embryos from different European clinics can be donated to other families. More than 2,000 babies have already been born through this initiative. The greater awareness of cross-border embryo…

The Freelance Informer (FI) hands over this week’s Freelancer Tales section to Alex Cooper, YunoJuno Creative Freelancer of the Year 2021. Alex reveals his personal journey into the freelance economy and provides tips he has learned along…

OPINION By Dave Chaplin, CEO, IR35 Shield Commenting on the Prime Minister’s resignation, Dave Chaplin, CEO of tax compliance firm IR35 Shield offers his thoughts on how the freelance economy in Britain has been impacted since the…

Pension transfer delays are costing Brits considrable amounts of money just when they need it most. While some delays are normal, some are questionable and on the brink of abuse. That is why Pension Bee has reported pension providers to…

A survey commissioned by Cool Company found that nearly half of contractors have increased their rates in 2022, while 17% have reduced their day rate. Cash flow concerns have remained a top driver for more than a quarter of respondents to…

Sky Sports presenter, Alan Parry (74), has lost his IR35 case appeal at the First Tier Tribunal – a development which leaves him with a £356,000 tax bill. Sky Sports presenter, Alan Parry, age 74, has had his appeal against a…

READER LETTER In recent years highly skilled contractors have made the move abroad for a better way of life, Brexit or simply for personal reasons. Following the move, many believe it means the ability to attain freelance projects…