2026

If you are a contractor looking for work or a recruiter trying to place talent, the standard job market is stalling. New official figures show permanent hiring is drying up, and companies are terrified of taking on permanent staff. For…

TALKING POINTS Different year, different government, same recurring problem. Ministers are once again under pressure to fix bogus self-employment, but they continue to lump highly skilled, independent business owners into the same…

Whether you want an affordable home with a rapid commute or fresh contract work from the coming building boom, England’s new planning rules could make life easier for independent workers Have you ever spent two hours on a train just to…

Pack your laptop, bring the kids, dogs, friends and fellow freelancers: discover the best scenic 4G-boosted outdoor havens where you can answer emails in the morning and unwind in nature all afternoon. Plus picnic-friendly activities and…

The pressure you've written off as "part of the job" is quietly damaging your brain, heart and gut. Here's the science behind chronic stress — and what you can do about it Chronic stress doesn't just make you feel bad. It quietly…

Here’s the business-owner mindset check every freelancer needs Thank goodness for people like Elizabeth Day. The author and podcaster relayed in a LinkedIn post a personal story about being blindsided by an employer she'd trusted…

In this article, you will learn about the latest rules on how to vet your substitute. You'll also find an action list that explains why having a “wingman” isn't just about covering sickness or holiday — it's a tax-status insurance policy …

FREELANCER PROFILE One day you're nearly 20 years into a successful PR career, and the next, redundancy leaves you staring down a brutal job market. Faced with rebuilding on her own terms, Daniela Marchesi turned an unexpected exit into…

The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) launched a campaign against government plans to transfer tax liabilities Under Joint and Several Liability rules, recruitment agencies become legally responsible for unpaid…

Here's a news brief updating recruitment agencies and agency contractors on developments that could impact hiring trends The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has called on Ministers to take immediate action to lower hiring…