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The Reform UK leader's vow to scrap IR35 faces scrutiny as his own £430,000 GB News earnings raise questions about personal gain. With Labour watching closely and contractors caught in the crossfire, could Farage's financial arrangements…

Sole traders and contractors incorporating as limited companies will face significantly higher Companies House fees from 1 February 2026, with incorporation costs doubling to £100 and new annual confirmation statement charges rising to…

Big money is rushing into construction software, and it could serve as a major opportunity for global contractors. Private Equity (PE) firms, including global player KKR, are spending heavily to modernise an industry that has lagged behind…

Don't rely solely on the cloud. Learn the offline backup strategies every digital freelancer needs, both new and old school, to protect your contacts, invoices, and work from AWS outages, viruses, or power cuts Just this morning,…

Tired of feeling like politicians don't get the 24/7 grind of self-employment? An MP has just unleashed a blistering attack on Westminster’s "clueless" ministers, echoing your frustrations about endless admin, punishing taxes, and the…

The British workforce is quietly transforming into a nation of independent workers, as freelancing and side hustling emerge as crucial safety nets for the recently unemployed and financially strained. This shift reveals a resilient and…

A new enforcement body led by Matthew Taylor aims to simplify rules, tackle rogue operators, and level the playing field for compliant small firms and independent workers The government's newly formed Fair Work Agency (FWA), set to…

Great Britain's independent workforce faces a perfect storm of policy friction and tech disruption. New data reveals that punitive National Insurance hikes are forcing companies to slash headcount, driving up competition for contract work…

New report reveals a shift in priorities among the global video game freelance community, with artists valuing well-managed projects over higher pay. But with gaming layoffs this year creating more job insecurity, what can freelancers do…

AI bots are entering many of our daily tasks at work and in commerce. But what happens when AI bots replace human participants in online meetings and events? Yay or nay? What’s the point of joining a meeting or community if you send…