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Freelancers: the “real life” Teachers that schools need
Many schools and colleges would like to increase their financial and career education efforts but they are hindered by a busy timetable, curriculum and a lack of skills and knowledge. That's according to the Money and Pension Service's…
Political palava: MP salary boost same day as NI tax hike
Many freelancers and small business owners would like to see the national insurance tax hike set for this April to be postponed. But in light of upcoming MP pay rises and soaring energy prices, a growing number of them are calling for the…
female freelancers on edge over pension poverty
Over 7 in 10 (71%) freelancers are worried about saving for later life following COVID-19, with female freelancers most likely to be affected, according to research carried out by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the…
What every freelancer must prepare for in 2022
While running your own business as a freelancer you can easily miss news and government policies that could impact your financial well-being. The Freelance Informer outlines just a few things that every freelancer should prepare for in…
Over 70s fastest-growing group of freelancers
New research has revealed that people in their 70s and 80s shifted into self-employment to become freelancers faster than any other age group in the UK over the past two years, which brings to light a whole host of questions about how…
Stories that spoke to freelancers the most
The Freelance Informer re-launched at the height of the COVID pandemic, which was one of the most testing times for PSC contractors, freelancers and small business owners. We look back at the stories and issues that triggered the interest…
HMRC late payment interest rates to increase
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be going up following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 0.25%.
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 16 December 2021 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 0.25%…
aerospace execs indicted in recruitment conspiracy
When an unscrupulous employer or recruitment fraudster gets their comeuppance, it's not just in Hollywood films. At times, it happens in real life. Take the recent example of an unfolding US labour market conspiracy that emerged earlier…
Education agencies prep for high demand as education secretary calls for ex-teachers to return to…
Omicron expected to cause increased staff absence levels in the spring term, with former teachers and supply agencies needed to expand supply staff across the country.
The Government is asking former teachers who have the skills and…
2022: experts reveal freelance market predictions
Recruitment and IR35 specialists outline their predictions and wishes for freelancers in the new year including:
most in-demand freelance servicesrate risesgovernment policy impacts on independent workforce
“We are seeing an…