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Study reveals countries with the best paid freelancers
Study reveals Australia has some of the best-paid freelancers, UK ranks 9th
New research has shed light on the countries where freelancers are paid on average the most per job, with Australia taking the top spot. The study, conducted by!-->!-->!-->…
Self-employed: invest the extra cash coming your way
A recent report by Hargreaves Lansdown says the financial freedom of freelancing comes with a significant financial cost. But for those freelancers that take advantage of lower national insurance and electricity costs becoming available!-->…
Bank of England and Greggs need to talk
OPINION
Great Britain needs a consumer spending barometer we can all relate to (and afford)
Did you know that The Bank of England uses transactions from coffee chain Pret a Manger to gauge consumer spending and economic activity?
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Umbrella industry left unregulated for another year
Freelancers left frustrated by latest government inaction over umbrella company tax avoidance protections
Freelancers forced to work through umbrella companies were left disappointed today after the government's announcement on tackling!-->!-->!-->…
AI in the hangar: recruitment for AI and aircraft maintenance set to soar
A new McKinsey report explores the potential of generative AI (Gen AI) to revolutionise aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) – a sector facing a growing skills gap and rising costs. While the technology promises a boost in!-->…
Gender pay gap revealed by occupation: female freelancers take note
A new UK study sheds light on the gender pay gap in various professions. Could female freelancers be selling themselves short?
The study carried out by Claims.co.uk analysed data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to!-->!-->!-->…
In Musk we trust: will Tesla contractors come back?
When tech talent is let go, it can be difficult for a company to lure those skills back without paying a high price. If Tesla does see another "phase of growth" will it be able to attract enough talent to meet the demand or will egos still!-->…
Apple warning: you’re a spyware target. Now what?
If you're an iPhone user, be on high alert. Apple recently sent notifications to users in 92 countries, warning them that they may be targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. This follows a similar notification campaign in October 2023 that!-->…
Creative freelancers screwed by AI and streaming: parliament demands fair “revenue…
Parliamentary committee calls for fair remuneration of creative freelancers following evidence that creative freelancers like songwriters, musicians, writers and actors are not getting the "revenue rights" they deserve since the onset of!-->…
Vice’s woes leave lasting impact on freelancers
OPINION
Vice: edgy, irreverent, juvenile, inexplicably cool. Many a freelancer's dream publisher, as long as you were not bothered by the reportedly dubious journalistic methods and clickbait gold headlines. As Vice's corporate ego!-->!-->!-->…