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A recent report by Hargreaves Lansdown says the financial freedom of freelancing comes with a significant financial cost. But for those freelancers that take advantage of lower national insurance and electricity costs becoming available…

OPINION Great Britain needs a consumer spending barometer we can all relate to (and afford) Did you know that The Bank of England uses transactions from coffee chain Pret a Manger to gauge consumer spending and economic activity? …

Freelancers left frustrated by latest government inaction over umbrella company tax avoidance protections Freelancers forced to work through umbrella companies were left disappointed today after the government's announcement on tackling…

A new McKinsey report explores the potential of generative AI (Gen AI) to revolutionise aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) – a sector facing a growing skills gap and rising costs. While the technology promises a boost in…

A new UK study sheds light on the gender pay gap in various professions. Could female freelancers be selling themselves short? The study carried out by Claims.co.uk analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to…

When tech talent is let go, it can be difficult for a company to lure those skills back without paying a high price. If Tesla does see another "phase of growth" will it be able to attract enough talent to meet the demand or will egos still…

Freelancers constantly juggle finding consistent work with keeping their skills sharp. However, some freelancers are finding a faster path to career diversity and income by leveraging their existing talents and reaching out to clients in…

If you're an iPhone user, be on high alert. Apple recently sent notifications to users in 92 countries, warning them that they may be targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. This follows a similar notification campaign in October 2023 that…

Archie Norman, chairman of Marks & Spencer, has voiced concerns over the potential consequences of a Labour election victory on worker rights, cautioning that it could deter investment in the UK Norman has highlighted, according to…

Parliamentary committee calls for fair remuneration of creative freelancers following evidence that creative freelancers like songwriters, musicians, writers and actors are not getting the "revenue rights" they deserve since the onset of…