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Kermode: “Government isn’t committed to tackling worker exploitation”
A strategy to stamp out worker exploitation has been published by the government but IR35 and contractor industry experts don’t hold out much hope that the government will implement recommendations
Experts have responded to the…
Lessons learned from Canada: Will Sunak incentivise self-employment, or discourage it?
OPINION
Canada's rate of self-employment is sliding and that's bad news for the Canadian economy. We see a similar trend happening in the UK. Will the UK's Conservative Party do anything to make an impact?
The UK and Canada both…
Are your day rates on par with other freelancers?
UK freelancers surveyed by freelance jobs platform YunoJuno saw an average increase in day rates of around 10% in 2023, with the average freelancer earning £375 per day. Yet there are huge gaps in pay within the same industry, the survey…
This coworking network has been a lifeline for freelancers and founders
We look at The Devon Work Hubs network, a group of 24 coworking spaces across Devon to see why freelancers and small business owners call them a lifeline
Kids crawling the walls and you can't think straight? Do you have a partner who…
Scientists say we shouldn’t work an 8-hour day
OPINION
Is it possible for a deadline-dependent freelancer to work less than 8 hours per day and pay the bills?
I came across an article the other day that questioned the validity of the 8-hour workday. The premise of the article was…
Why freelancers must reverse engineer their retirement plans and longevity
A study has found that two in three freelancers do not know the age they can afford to retire. We look at how freelancers can reverse-engineer their retirement plans and longevity to get the most out of their "golden years"
Concerns…
HMRC’s New Rule for Freelancer Platforms and Side Hustles: What You Need to Know
This article was updated on 27.11.2023
For anyone with a side hustle, whether that's making extra income from Airbnb, getting assignments through a freelancer jobs platform or selling items on Ebay, HMRC will have more data on your…
Companies suspected of freelancer pay rate fixing
UK regulator investigates TV drama producers for potential cartel-like behaviour
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating scripted drama producers for…
IMF predicts UK interest rates to remain high in 2023 and 2024: what can freelancers do about it?
Nobody is giving freelancers bonuses or pay raises. It's up to them to call the shots on pay to stay in line with inflation and the higher cost of living that has plagued the British economy. That's easier said than done. We look at what…
Labour Party pledge to “hardwire the voice of small business into government” not in…
OPINION
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves says the Labour Party, if voted into power next year, will appoint a Covid Corruption Commissioner to recover £7.2bn lost to COVID-era waste and fraud. The Labour Party also…