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Finally, someone in Westminster who actually gets us? The new plan to legitimise UK freelancing
For over a decade, the freelance community has been shouting into a political void. But as we move through 2026, the volume is finally being turned up.
Katherine Steiner-Dicks chats with Matt Dowling, the former freelance photographer…
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…
Labour to spend £54m to recruit up to 80 foreign researchers covering 100% of relocation and visa…
The new £54 million Global Talent Fund will recruit a total of 60-80 top researchers (both lead researchers and their teams) to 12 UK universities, working in the 8 high high-priority sectors critical to the UK's modern Industrial…
Coincidence? Duolingo cuts contractors same week Google launches AI Tiny Lessons
The language education world is changing fast, and it’s not good news for contractors
This week, two big things happened that could affect your work if you're a language educator: Google launched "Tiny Lessons," which uses AI to teach…
School fees VAT hike: Self-employed parents scramble for mortgage solutions to pay private school…
The impending 20% VAT increase on private school fees, set for September 2025, has ignited a wave of concern among self-employed parents. With mortgage rates already elevated, this additional financial burden has prompted many to explore…
Labour’s VAT raid on school fees: Tips on how parents can manage a 20% hike in education costs
Discover expert tips for managing rising school fees, including VAT impacts and financial planning strategies for parents
The Labour Party is in power and that means it will introduce VAT on private school fees starting from September…
Package your skills and pack your bags – unique ways freelancers can fund their holidays
In this lifestyle report, we share inspirational ways that you can travel more for less by packaging your skills into dream holidays
As a freelancer, the traditional holiday or vacation model – save, book, work – can feel restrictive…
Could part-time STEM freelancers be the answer to the UK teaching recruitment crisis ?
Seasoned professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields have long been eyed as potential saviours of the teacher shortage. With their expertise and real-world experience, they represent a desirable talent…
Overwhelmed Freelancer? Cash-Strapped Student? This Unexpected Partnership is Your Answer
Want to grow your business but think you can't afford a helping hand? Santiago Steiner goes beyond the ramen noodle jokes to share why cash-strapped uni students and busy solopreneurs should be collaborating for the benefit of their cash…
University’s head of careers to go freelance
I came across a LinkedIn article the other day that embraced what I have long known to be true: freelance is the future of work.
The LinkedIn post, "Charting New Waters: Navigating the Transition to Self-Employment." was written by…