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Why You Should Join a Women in Business Meet-Up Before the Year Ends
The holidays are upon us, which means it's time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new one. For female freelancers, this is also a great time to connect with other women in business. The Women in Business network offers…
Post Office Scandal: injustices look like they started as far back as 1992 before Horizon
Horizon Compensation Board Urges No Deadlines on Compensation Claims, Citing Risks to Victims as More Could Surface On New Findings Connected to Capture Software
The Horizon Compensation Advisory Board (HCAB) has advised the UK…
New group “Action for Freelancers” to tackle growing recruitment challenges in TV and…
Have you ever considered pitching your freelance skills to the TV and film industry? Now there is an advocacy group to show you the ropes and inform you on things such as wellbeing and working conditions. It's called Action for…
This freelancer’s most costly mistake became the impetus for her award-winning business
Katherine Steiner-Dicks speaks with Sophia Lan, former freelancer, financial coach and startup founder, to learn how one of her biggest mistakes ended up as the inspiration behind her award-winning business. Now she's helping freelancers…
Lineker’s IR35 Saga Ends in Settlement: Lessons for Freelancers
Gary Lineker's high-profile IR35 dispute with HMRC has finally concluded, with the two parties reaching an out-of-court settlement. While the exact details remain confidential, the case offers valuable lessons for freelancers about…
Cargill: The unexpected tech giant that’s hiring 400 tech and engineer specialists
Forget Silicon Valley, the hottest tech opportunities might be hiding in the world of… agriculture?
Cargill, a name synonymous with food production, is on a major hiring spree, looking to snap up 400 tech and engineering professionals.…
2025: skills and challenges outlook for IT contractors
The year 2025 promises to be filled with both exciting opportunities and critical challenges for IT specialists, according to musings of Rob Batters, Director of Technical and Managed Services at IT consultancy Northdoor PLC. We consider…
The Dark Side of Freelancing: Ransomware’s New Recruits
New research reveals a disturbing trend: cybercriminals are enlisting freelance penetration testers (pentesters) to amplify the effectiveness of their ransomware attacks
Traditionally, organisations employ pentesters to identify…
This is how Managed Service Companies target uninformed and unsuspecting freelancers
Freelancers face potentially devastating tax bills due to complex "Managed Service Company" rules
HMRC has issued a stark warning to freelancers, contractors, and consultants about the dangers of "Managed Service Companies" (MSCs).…
Easiest way to spot a tax scam if you’re self-employed
With the January 31st self-assessment deadline looming, HMRC has issued a warning to the UK's self-employed workforce: be on your guard against a rising tide of tax scams
New figures reveal a worrying 16.7% surge in reported scams…