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Working with your hands, whether that’s gardening, painting, restoring or building something, is often hailed as a natural cure for a heavy mind. Yet among the UK’s self-employed construction workers, there is a mental health crisis that…

For the freelance marketing community, the clock is ticking. Industry experts warn that a narrow 18-month window remains for independent professionals to secure their future before the market is permanently transformed. By the end…

For years, the self-employed have operated in a legal grey area regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). While employees have enjoyed increasing protections against gagging clauses, independent contractors often found themselves bound…

UK construction safety specialist Arco has released a chilling report: roughly 500 workers die each year from inhaling silica dust. What was once a silent risk is now a vocal crisis, as a surge in silicosis cases among self-employed…

Last September, TV producer-turned-copywriter Helen Carrie landed a dream lead: a brand that sits among the top 10 most-visited websites in the world. In her words, they were the "bullseye" of her ideal client profile. But this wasn't a…