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Sports broadcast and production companies, including the BBC, BT, IMG, and ITV, have been fined over £4 million after admitting to collusion on freelance pay rates. Sky avoided a fine by reporting their involvement to the Competition and…

A considerable number of the UK's freelancers, self-employed, contractors and umbrella workers are worse off since the UK’s October 2024 budget, with a concerning drop in demand and increased financial pressures A recent survey by IPSE,…

The freelance workforce is rapidly expanding, raising concerns about market saturation In a previously reported article on how to develop a top-rated freelancer persona, The Freelance Informer highlighted that the number of people…

According to IPSE research, there's a rising trend of indemnity clauses in contracts that seek to transfer potential tax liabilities from HMRC onto contractors. A significant number of contractors are agreeing to these indemnities…

Citigroup's move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their portfolio in the banking industry In an internal presentation by Tim Ryan, Citigroup’s head…

HL analysis shows how much price rises this April could impact your finances. Here's how much you'll need to save or earn to help make ends meet “April is going to be every bit as awful as you’d expect this year, with the usual range of…

Tech conference insights: AI, networking, freelance opportunities. Learn how to maximise events like Talent Arena Do you ever find yourself feeling a bit out of sorts at those massive tech conferences? Networking a bit of a chore?…

Understanding Meta AI on WhatsApp: the basics when it comes to keeping your messages private Meta has integrated its AI, called Meta AI, into WhatsApp. This lets you ask questions, generate images, and get information directly within…

The AI Action Summit in Paris, according to BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman, revealed a clear struggle between nations vying for dominance in the AI race, while also grappling with the need for collaboration. One particularly striking…

HMRC has decided to be a little bit nicer and cut the interest rate they charge on late tax payments. This comes after the Bank of England snipped the base rate down a tad, from 4.75% to 4.5%. From the 17th of February, if you're late…