2026

Running your own business promises ultimate flexibility. But when an ageing parent or loved one falls ill, that freedom can quickly become a trap once you become an unpaid carer When you run your own business, a personal crisis can…

As Chinese corporate giants scale up their UK presence, a new hiring trend is brewing. Rather than working through traditional ad agencies, some brands are looking to bypass the middleman. They are opting instead to build a localised army…

We highlight which client path best suits the candidate's and hiring company's goals, depending on whether you are a freelancer, fixed-term contractor or temp worker No matter what you do for a living or your worker status, artificial…

The UK government has launched GOV.UK Chat, an AI assistant built straight into the official GOV.UK app. While it promises to rescue independent workers from long phone queues, it comes with a major warning for self-employed professionals:…

Working for months cooped up indoors calls for a change of scenery. But if your local pub’s garden is too rowdy and your own back garden is looking more like a weed jungle than a workspace, it’s time to upgrade your Work From Outdoors…

Everything you need to go live with confidence. What are LinkedIn Live Events? They are interactive, real-time video or audio broadcasts streamed directly on LinkedIn, where many of your target clients will already be connected.…

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…