freelancers

A survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals a worsening recruitment crisis in the UK and IR35 could be at the heart of it The survey of over 4,700 businesses found that 74% reported recruitment difficulties in Q2 2024, a…

Labour has positioned itself as the "party of the self-employed". Yet, will the party now settling into No. 10 get it right this time when it comes to worker status and family-friendly rights for the self-employed? Labour says in black…

Small business and contractor industry experts voice their concerns that the Labour Party could easily follow in the footsteps of the Conservative Party and make no lasting change for the millions of UK small business owners. Will Labour…

What Contractors and Freelancers Need to Know The future of fixed-term contracts under a Labour government would likely be influenced by the party's historical stance on workers' rights and its current policy proposals. Labour typically…

Report highlights which freelance roles and specialist areas are in highest demand The fintech sector in London is experiencing a surge in demand for freelance talent, with vacancies skyrocketing 61.2% year-on-year. This growth is…

Freelance journalists who have worked with The New York Times are being warned of a potential data breach following a cyberattack on the newspaper's GitHub repositories, according to a TechRadar report. How did it happen and what can we…

A perfect storm is brewing in the bodies and minds of those in midlife, making them particularly vulnerable to emotional turmoil. As hormones fluctuate and life's milestones trigger introspection, men and women face unique challenges that…

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has surpassed PewDiePie to become the most-subscribed individual creator on YouTube, according to The Hill. While this is a monumental feat in the content creation world, it also offers valuable…

The Labour Party’s New Deal for Working People which came out in May is a “watered down” version of their original proposals on employment law, according to employment law specialists at Clyde & Co. What does this mean for…

Freelancers and contractors who run their business through Companies House as limited companies are being warned about a scam involving fake letters. We highlight what to look out for to avoid getting caught. The letters claim to be…