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Australia, UK, and US deployment of AI to track submarines in Asia Pacific calls for freelance…
The development of AI-powered maritime surveillance systems is on the fast track following a tri-national alliance. This means it will be an all-hands-on-deck recruitment drive for freelancers with the right skill set and security…
HMRC’s misinformation on IR35 sparks concern
OPINION
Intense questioning of HMRC Permanent Secretary Jim Harra by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) over IR35 has raised concerns about the accuracy of information about legal cases carried out by the tax authority on freelancers…
Mozilla launches Solo an AI-powered website builder for freelancers and solopreneurs
Mozilla has launched Solo, an AI-powered website builder, designed specifically for independent professionals and entrepreneurs. Still in Beta, Solo uses artificial intelligence to automate many of the website creation steps, from…
Former Liverpool Football Player and Sky Sports Pundit Phil Thompson Loses IR35 Case
Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson, loses £300,000 IR35 case
In a recent tax case ruling, it has been determined that former Liverpool football player and Sky Sports pundit, Phil Thompson, has lost his IR35 case. As a result, he will be…
Umbrella workers take law into own hands to claim lost benefits
Umbrella workers urged to claim withheld holiday pay and lost benefits in what is seen as two calls to justice putting compliance outfit in the spotlight
Two developments have come to light about umbrella workers reportedly being…
James Robertson: A Pioneering Voice in Self-Employment and the Future of Work
Obituary
James Robertson (11 August 1928 – 9 November 2023), a renowned futurist and social commentator, left an indelible mark on the world of self-employment and the broader realm of work. However many freelancers may have never…
Freelance economy could help get 4.5 million of the UK’s children out of poverty. But perhaps…
OPINION
Despite the country's relative affluence, over 4.5 million children in the UK are living in poverty, an issue that has worsened despite - or perhaps because of - government policies
A recent report by UNICEF, "Child Poverty…
Despite mass layoffs freelancers no longer a “threat” to exsiting employees says report
In the face of mass layoffs that swept several industries in the past two years, businesses are expected to embrace freelance talent to fill critical skills gaps in 2024. They are also leveraging AI tool skills
Tech layoffs took over…
Ministers rushed through amendment that gives government access to bank accounts of anyone claiming…
Ministers have reportedly rushed an amendment through the Commons last week, allowing it to look into the bank account of everybody claiming State Pension or State Benefits. Why?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is planning to…
Unvetted gig workers gaining access to our homes
Investigations from New York and London have revealed that illegal workers are posing a risk to the gig economy's reputation. While documented and skilled refugees are otherwise contributing to the tax system, our workforce and economy
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