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Lost your job? The Fresh Start Guide helps you start your own business and land loans up to £25K
After eight years on benefits, Kristian Howell now co-runs his own business. Here's how government-backed loans could help you do the same.
Kristian Howell thought his working life was over. A devastating farming accident in 2017…
Peter Dawe: “Employees are taxed, robots are not! Ask any economist what the consequence is…”
With humans scrambling to secure well-paid work and financial breathing room, the cost of employing people and AI is closing down job vacancies — everywhere. And leaving a gaping hole in Treasury coffers.
“This is not going to…
‘Jobs Tax’ and AI Spark UK Freelancer Crisis as Half of Businesses Cut Staff
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…
The Autumn budget could cost you a fortune in new taxes: here’s how to prepare no matter what…
With the Autumn Budget looming, speculation about potential tax changes is rife. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, says while it's easy to dismiss these rumours as just "hot air," some of the proposed changes…
Wolverhampton Council and Adecco seal £75m deal to create hundreds of temp jobs
City of Wolverhampton Council has finalised a £75 million contract with recruitment giant Adecco, opening the door to hundreds of temporary employment opportunities across the region over the next three years.
The authority agreed on…
Are you earning what you charge? Why UK freelancers might need to hike their rates by 200%
If you're a freelancer, small business owner, or contractor in the UK, you set your rates, you win clients, and the money lands in your account. But that money disappears faster than a tub of Quality Street chocolates on Christmas Day.
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Twice the talent, double the traction: why freelancers should start pitching together
Teaming up with another freelancer can be a game-changer, transforming your solo venture into a more resilient business
SPECIAL REPORT
For years, the image of the lone wolf freelancer has been glorified. Yet, a growing number of…
New client in a new industry? Here’s how not to feel clueless in your next meeting
If you have ever been in a meeting or Slack channel where someone starts rambling off abbreviations and industry jargon, and you haven’t a clue what they’re talking about, then this guide should help you handle those situations. At the end…
Why “AI friends” could be bad for business and close relationships
Mark Zuckerberg's concept of personalised AI companions is raising concerns about the potential for isolation, manipulation, and unhealthy dependencies, especially for freelancers and those vulnerable to loneliness
While the promise of…
Will more banks follow Citigroup’s contractor cull?
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…