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Labour’s VAT raid on school fees: Tips on how parents can manage a 20% hike in education costs
Discover expert tips for managing rising school fees, including VAT impacts and financial planning strategies for parents
The Labour Party is in power and that means it will introduce VAT on private school fees starting from September…
Kyutai the AI research lab behind Moshi AI is hiring
Moshi, a voice-activated conversational AI platform is seen as a promising sign of Europe's potential in the global AI landscape. We take a look at what the platform demo can do.
If you're the right fit and happy to move to Paris,…
Will Self-Employed Parents Be Better Off Now That Labour is in Power?
Labour has positioned itself as the "party of the self-employed". Yet, will the party now settling into No. 10 get it right this time when it comes to worker status and family-friendly rights for the self-employed?
Labour says in black…
Why Every Freelancer Needs a Will (and How to Get One Without Spending a Penny)
A staggering 31 million adults in Britain – that's over 60% – don't have a will. This is often due to a lack of information or the mistaken belief that legal fees make wills too expensive. We'll explore how you can get your will written…
What could fixed-term contracts look like under a Labour Government?
What Contractors and Freelancers Need to Know
The future of fixed-term contracts under a Labour government would likely be influenced by the party's historical stance on workers' rights and its current policy proposals. Labour typically…
Tory MP severance payments to cost taxpayers £35m
A potential electoral defeat for the Conservative Party could result in a significant financial burden for British taxpayers, amounting to an estimated £35 million, it has been reported. This expense stems from the anticipated costs…
UK Students Left Waiting as Apple Developer Academy Rolls Out AI Training Globally
Apple Developer Academy Introduces AI Training, which could be a boon for freelancers. There's just one thing, it isn't available in the UK
Apple is making a significant move by adding AI training to the curriculum of its Developer…
Mass millionaire exodus leaves wealth tax hole
In a stark reflection of the changing global landscape of wealth, the UK is projected to experience a record exodus of millionaires in 2024, losing a net total of 9,500 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
This unprecedented loss,…
Betting on broken promises: a freelancer’s guide to political punts down the bookies
OPINION
We take a tongue-in-cheek look at the pros and cons of political betting and if freelancers could have an upper hand down the bookies
Jon Connell, the founder of The Week and contributor to The Knowledge’s newsletter, touches…
Government issues warning about false business rates appeal claims
The UK government's Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued a warning to businesses about false claims regarding the deadline to appeal their 2023 business rates. Some agents are falsely stating that the deadline is June 30th, which is…