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Welcome to the first Freelance Job in the Spotlight where we profile out-of-the-ordinary freelance jobs from around the world. For the inaugural launch of the new section, we turn to the high-stakes world of hostage negotiation. Who…

Companies House will be granted new powers and that means it will have to charge higher fees, the government has reported The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency (ECCT) Bill is already making its way through Parliament. This…

SPECIAL REPORT: HEALTH We explain the difference between income protection and critical illness coverage so that you can decide whether it is something you need and whether you may find it harder than others to get cover There are…

News broke this week that HMRC is likely to agree that the offset rules involving IR35 status determinations will be set into law in April 2024. We turn to experts to find out what putting an end to IR35 double taxation means for…

The number of women joining self-employment is on the rise. We look at the latest figures to see which industries they are gravitating to and why. Plus, we look at how artificial intelligence could help fast-track more women into…

Sri Lanka, a tourist hotspot for people of all ages, will soon issue digital nomad visas, according to regional reports. Here's what we know so far about the visa requirements Never miss a news story impacting the freelance…

Dave Chaplin, CEO of Contractor Calculator, shares his concerns about HMRC not using the data it has at its disposal to shut down tax avoidance schemes. Plus he answers Freelance Informer reader questions about the pending regulation of…

What determines the best freelance jobs? A new report ranks freelance industries by best paid, least hustle, most stable and least competitive. Where does yours stand and is it time to make a change? Freelancing is never just about the…

A new survey reveals why more people in the UK may have to retire abroad to make ends meet As tensions in France flare over the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64, UK sentiment about retirement ages doesn’t seem to differ much…

The actors' and writers' strikes are having a more lasting financial impact on freelancers than expected. The Freelance Informer looks into how a petition created for income support for those UK freelancers affected by the strikes, could…