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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…
Why AI-skilled IT veterans could have an edge over other candidates
Experienced IT contractors aged 50 and above could have an advantage over other candidates if they are swift to embrace the latest AI applications. Here's why.
A recent report by Cognizant Technology Solutions found that 40% of CIOs…
Contractor to captivator: how to shift to IT training
There may come a time when some IT professionals may yearn for a different kind of challenge and fulfilment. For these individuals, the path of a freelance IT trainer can offer a rewarding and impactful career shift. But it's not as easy…
Boost your freelance day rate by more than £500 by training to become a data analyst in 6 months
If you want to transition your existing industry knowledge to earn more income as a freelancer then consider adding data analysis to your services. In this report, we highlight the data analysis skills and knowledge that are most in demand…
Childminders in the UK must get rates aligned to survive
Childminding can be a rewarding career. However, self-employed childminders across the UK could be short-changing themselves and their own families with below-living wage rates, agency and set-up fees and ongoing costs.
Childminding is…