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UK highly skilled contractors out of work due to IR35. But not for long if the Americans have their…
An IPSE survey reveals a troubling trend: highly skilled UK freelancers are out of work due to IR35. The situation looks to have created the ideal environment for American companies to recruit British talent from across the Atlantic. Will…
Goodbye, contractor blanket bans?
A legislative fix to off-payroll working rules taking effect on April 6th should reduce the perceived financial risk of engaging contractors commonly known as contractor blanket bans
The start of the new tax year today - 6th April -…
Why is it becoming so taxing to be self-employed?
Millions of self-employed will be affected by the tax-free dividend allowance cut made this month and what could be yet another year of job insecurity and unnecessary economic risk posed by IR35 and an unregulated umbrella industry
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PAC chair warns of “cycle of broken promises and wasted cash in perpetuity”
Given that the self-employed have been low-hanging fruit for tax grabs, voters must voice their concerns now about government misspending before history repeats itself
No matter how the votes sway come the next General Election, Dame…
Tech freelancers in high demand for their Zen appeal
We look into why demand for freelancers’ skills is rising with the pressure at tech companies, and how independent workers can often bring calm into the chaos
The tech industry is often riddled with deadlines and stress, which causes…
What will happen if the UK bans zero-hour contracts?
In the wake of the Labour Party's proposal for a "New Deal for Working People," which includes measures to ban zero-hours contracts and enhance workers' rights, we analyse how such a policy change might unfold. Could it do more harm than…
More Dads going freelance to spend time with family
The trend of Dads opting to go freelance to spend more time with their children has been gaining momentum. Andy Frobisher, a seasoned digital marketing and SEO expert, is one of the latest examples. After a successful stint as Head of SEO…
Win a mentorship session with Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett
Think you have a brilliant business idea but lack the skills to take it to the next level? Budget woes have you questioning how to hire an app developer, or if a social media guru is the magic bullet to instant success? Fiverr and Steven…
Marriage and life spans: it’s time to talk about money
A personal finance expert highlights some alarming trends when it comes to money and marriage. Are you in a position to preserve financial security for not just yourself but your loved ones and children?
Whether you're in a marriage,…
Glassdoor reviews: are they now useless and risky if your identity is no longer anonymous?
A software developer based in the US, known only as Monica, became one of the first to raise the alarm about a recent shift on Glassdoor. Monica's blog post, titled "Time to delete your Glassdoor account and data," urged users to take…