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The Great Workation Reality Check: Do UK staycations beat overseas workations for freelancers in…
The dream of sipping a morning coffee whilst answering emails from a Barcelona balcony isn't what it used to be. European destinations are pushing back hard against overtourism. For example, foreign freelancers on workcations or holidays…
European travel just got easier, but global tensions threaten safety, flight availability and higher…
Just when passport hassles lift in Europe, more pressing global tensions to impact summer travel
British passport holders looking to travel across Europe this summer can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a significant number…
Crave a change of scenery? Work alfresco with fellow freelancers at these unique spots across the UK
If you're craving a change of home office scenery this summer, but the local beer garden or your weed-infested garden are proving too distracting, here are some unique places to take your work outdoors.
Plus, we explore laptop sunshade…
UK-EU Summit delivers mixed messages for contractors: legal experts remain sceptical
New agreements on professional qualifications and youth mobility schemes promise easier cross-border work, but immigration lawyers warn the devil remains in the detail
Following this week's UK-EU summit, contractors and freelancers…
Are you an over-50s freelancer looking for love?
Freelancers have a unique work-life dynamic, so they need to ensure they don't lose sight of that when they are entering a new relationship. Here are some tips to consider before you try out an online dating site
As most of us can…
Office dogs, big bills? New study reveals UK’s priciest pups – and how to keep insurance…
Our beloved furry office mates, those champions of companionship, could be costing us more this year as pet insurance premiums set to rise
In January 2025 pet insurer Many Pets surveyed 76 vets across the UK. They found the average cost…
London’s nightlife set for a Continental style makeover with longer hours and more alfresco dining
London's nightlife is on the cusp of a transformation, promising a future where the city truly comes alive after dark, mirroring the vibrant and leisurely evenings enjoyed across Europe. Could it also spark new opportunities for…
Recession incoming: AI & war’s deadly economic mix
The Freelance Informer analyses the gathering storm of geopolitical tensions, bloated AI budgets and mass layoffs and the impact these developments are already having on freelancers and contractors
The once reassuring hum of global…
Travel myths busted: here’s how to book cheap flights
Dream of working from a beachside cafe one week and a mountain cabin the next? Some freelancers do, seemingly living a life of perpetual work-life balance. But how do they actually afford it? In this article, we reveal the travel experts'…
What to wear “back to the office” in 2025
We help those going back to the office with some guidance on how to navigate the expectations of "business casual" dress codes, suggested places to shop and getting to grips with offline office etiquette
The return to the office,…