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Study: Self-employment could be good for your heart
Ever wondered if ditching the 9-to-5 grind might actually be good for your health? A major new study suggests it could be. At least if you're a woman.
New research reveals that self-employed women have significantly lower…
Zoinks! Weird and wonderful news stories of the week
We came across some news stories this week that could stir up some conversations, make you rethink your job options, or reconsider what you can put in your next sandwich
Jerry, the cat that got the cream and 400 applicants to hang out…
Contractor expert: HMRC’s worker status survey “biased” against self-employed and impeding…
HMRC's latest worker status survey, designed by its own experts, has been slammed as "biased" and "ineffective" by legal and insurance specialists, revealing a concerning disconnect between the taxman's understanding of self-employment and…
London Congestion Charge set to rise: What freelancers need to know
Freelancers working and travelling in London will be facing higher congestion charges. Find out if you can expense these charges and how new proposals might impact your business.
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public…
Freelancers banned from Mighty Hoopla music festival
The decision by Mighty Hoopla, a prominent music festival held in Brockwell Park, to ban all independent and freelance photographers from its upcoming events has caused concern for the UK's freelance economy. First music festivals. What's…
Trump’s “big beautiful” tax legislation: will Labour start to take notes?
With Donald Trump's "big beautiful" tax bill narrowly approved by the House, promising significant tax cuts for middle-income Americans and ambitious spending on immigration enforcement, how does this sweeping US fiscal overhaul stack up…
British TV Legends slowly forced off screen as IR35 rules devalue creative independence
Broadcasters and streaming services that respect freelancer independence are likely to be at an advantage to attract top talent and viewer numbers in light of ITV's “bloodbath”
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The familiar faces that have graced British…
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…
Fiverr in US legal battle over “junk fees”: what does it mean for UK freelancers?
NYSE-listed online freelance marketplace Fiverr is embroiled in a legal battle in the United States, facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the platform charged illegal fees under California law. How could this impact freelancers and the…
UK households with female freelancers should be earning up to 43% more finds study
It's a common misconception that the gender pay gap disappears when you set your own rates. Sadly, that's not the case. Even in the freelance world, women often earn less than men for the same work. This isn't about individual choices;…