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The Brittin Era: Will the BBC’s 2,000 Job Cuts Force a ‘1 + Freelancer’ Standard?
As the BBC prepares to shed 10% of its workforce, could the "1 + Freelancer" model is set to become the new industry standard? We break down the official statements to see which roles are likely to move from the office to the freelance…
The £130m Cultural Fund to produce more jobs in the trades and construction than in arts and culture
The UK government has announced a £130 million "Arts Everywhere" boost for 130 cultural venues—but when will the money trickle down to the self-employed creative workforce?
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently…
Indie games devs could grab share of £30m games fund
The UK government has greenlit a £30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level, specifically targeting solo developers/freelancers, startups and small studios to revive a…
UK creative freelancers score a pause in AI arms race as OpenAI Freezes Stargate Project
OPINION
OpenAI’s UK Stargate project hits a wall as energy costs and copyright concerns stall the 8,000-GPU plan. Discover why this delay is a major win for creative freelancers and a stand for national intellectual property rights
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UK Freelancer Guide: Why 6-Month Education & Media Contracts are the Perfect…
If you are a freelancer experiencing a dry spell, you can secure a guaranteed salary and a professional reset this month by considering applying to short-term roles in the Education and Media sectors.
These industries are currently…
How Jack Graham built a thriving video business thanks to a big heart, honesty and a busking rock…
There are origin stories, and then there is Jack Graham's.
Most freelance videographers will tell you they started with a camera and a dream. After a few years working in the charity sector, Jack started with a year of travelling and a…
Three corporate crises. Three freelance opportunities. Here’s how to exactly pitch yourself…
WHO'S HIRING?
Many freelancers are still looking for work in the wrong places. When they see the words artificial intelligence, they think the work isn't within their skill set. They are among the majority who are waiting for a new…
The solo newsroom: Freelancers must transition to the creator-fication of news to save their…
MEDIA SPECIAL REPORT
Discover why the 2026 Reuters Institute report is a wake-up call for freelancers and how to transition from a journalist to a thriving solo media brand
If, as a journalist, you’ve spent the past few years…
Prime and NFTS Expand Free Training for Freelancers
New partnership offers vital skills development for UK television and industry-related workers. This article explains how to access no-cost courses during a challenging period for freelance jobs. Learn if you can apply
If you're looking…
The Bryan Robson case: What every UK freelancer needs to know about image rights and IR35
Learn how the Bryan Robson IR35 case affects freelancers working through limited companies. Understand image rights, contract requirements, and how to protect your income from unexpected tax bills
In January 2025, former Manchester…