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Nearly half of self-employed workers and small business owners are losing confidence in HMRC, according to data published by the tax office. But they are doing some things right, according to small business owners. Small Businesses’…

Following news that HMRC-hired contractors over the past year were predominately hired inside IR35 with many becoming umbrella company workers, Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 compliance firm IR35 Shield responds to questions about just how far…

The average house price in England is becoming unsustainable. Overstretched buyers will face "rate hell" says personal finance expert as ONS says housing in England has not been affordable since 2017. Is there any good news on the horizon…

We explore what is happening in corporate UK hiring trends and how they could be impacting freelance recruitment Businesses are bemoaning that pay increases are not sustainable. Some are exploring other ways to attract and retain staff,…

Sinéad O’Connor, the singer from Ireland that was equally beloved and scrutinised across the globe since the 1990s lived a rich and tumultuous life filled with success and great loss Singers, comedians, artists. They are the ultimate…

‘Hypocritical’ HMRC has not engaged any contractors outside IR35 in past year, says IR35 specialist OPINION IR35 specialist, Seb Maley, the CEO of Qdos, an insurer for the contractor industry, has reacted to the news that HMRC…

Elon Musk has rebranded the social media platform Twitter to "X" this week. We look at the platform's features and why they could be used by freelancers to boost their business leads and revenues. But what we'd like to know is if we…

Follow these simple steps to avoid making costly freelance contract mistakes. Plus how to edit and add pages in Adobe Acrobat Many working professionals, such as freelancers and small business owners, put together contracts regularly…

In today's fast-paced world, where work often takes precedence over personal well-being, freelancers face unique challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The allure of flexible hours and remote work can sometimes lead to irregular…

Freelancers in certain sectors are likely to have seen gains in their day rates over the past year and could expect more rate hikes to continue for 2023. Here are 20 of the top salary increases for 2023 Engineering, technology and life…