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UK misses out on massive economic opportunity by limiting Freelance “Champion” to just…
Politicians are debating plans for a new Freelance Champion role. The position would champion fair pay and tackle late payment issues affecting UK freelancers. However, the majority of freelancers in the UK are unlikely to benefit…
UK businesses save £40,000 monthly using freelancers as IR35 debate intensifies
UK businesses are saving over £40,000 per month by hiring freelancers. The figure comes as pressure mounts on the government to scrap the controversial IR35 tax rules
New data from Fiverr's UK Future Workforce Index shows 35% of…
NHS temp recruitment: agencies out, platforms in?
The UK's temporary healthcare workforce must prepare for two developments set to impact locums, contractors, and other flexible staff who engage with recruitment agencies and digital platforms.
The first is NHS England's push to curb…
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…
Cautious Katz: Push for dedicated Freelancer Commissioner still in limbo following debate
Parliament debates Freelancer Commissioner role to boost the UK's growing freelance economy. Who's pushing and who's holding back, and why?
Parliament recently discussed support for the nation's self-employed and freelance workers. This…
AI is driving corporate downsizing: is this a path to efficiency or concentration of power?
A new era of corporate "right-sizing" is dawning, driven by the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This shift, aimed at drastically reducing payrolls and headcounts, is raising profound questions about the future of work…
Umbrella tax shake-up: Agencies breathe easier, but new rules don’t get contractors and temps…
A long-awaited update on umbrella company tax reforms offers a cautious sigh of relief, but a significant shift in liability means agencies and contractors need to pay close attention to ensure compliance
A collective sigh of relief?
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In the hair & beauty business? Here’s how not to get a huge unexpected tax bill because of…
If you're a self-employed hairdresser, barber, or beauty therapist renting a chair or room in a salon, then make sure you are acting like a business owner, otherwise, you could be financially penalised for “disguised employment” and end up…
UK Gov’s Tech “App Store” could unlock contractor and small business contracts
New Digital Exchange to shake up public sector procurement, boosting opportunities for IT and AI specialists
The UK government has ambitious plans for a National Digital Exchange. The government sees it as a one-stop shop or recommended…
IOD: 75% of business leaders to reduce human hiring with automation due to Employment Rights Bill
Institute of Directors warns of hiring freeze as 72% of executives predict negative growth impact. Plus, over a third of leaders (36%) are likely to outsource roles or operations to other countries
New research reveals the profound…