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Tech firms extend support to freelancers in Ukraine
Companies, such as Netguru, have said that they are ready to support their freelancers in Ukraine.
The company said in an online statement: "We are ready to take action and are already in touch with our Ukrainian employees, partners and…
Russian invasion intensifies over Ukraine border: are ports and cyberattacks on Europe and US next?
There have been reports of Russian Federation-initiated attacks on key military bases, civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The Department of Homeland Security has set up a page warning of cyberattacks emanating from Russia, and both the…
How can freelancers avoid a “jobfish” scandal?
The Madbird design agency scandal unearthed an elaborate “jobfish” scheme that impacted up to 50 remote workers across the globe, placing many in debt. What steps can freelancers take to ensure they are dealing with a legitimate client and…
BT Digital invests £30m in freelancer platform. Which corporate is next to join the trend?
First of its kind contract means BT Digital has a stake in an IT freelancer talent platformThe partnership will see Distributed provide on-demand, Elastic Teams™️ in AI, cloud, product, design and more for BT DigitalThe deal…
What does JSA’s acquisition of 6CATS mean for contractors?
JSA Group, an umbrella company based in Watford, has made yet another acquisition, its eighth deal since 2018. This time it has acquired 6CATS Group, a London-based global independent contractor compliance and payment services business.…
Cost of living set to cancel out freelancer rate rises
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How will freelancers and micro-businesses make ends meet in 2022 in the face of rising food, energy and fuel prices? Should the government step in before it’s too late?
The hiring boom is set to continue for 2022,…
How Adrian Chiles Won His £1.7m IR35 Tax Appeal (for Now): the key freelancer takeaways
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The Freelance Informer reports on the key takeaways of the Presenter Adrian Chiles’ 7-year legal battle with HMRC that proves he was truly self-employed; why independent oversight is required for such cases…
This debt collection platform claims it has a foolproof way to get you paid fast
A British entrepreneur who recently launched an automated digital platform to collect business debts believes he has settled the country's oldest invoice – and in less than an hour. The news comes at a time that freelancers, small…
IR35: can contractors claim back tax offsets?
HMRC estimates that the 2021 IR35 reforms to the private sector will or already have affected around 180,000 personal service contractors, compared to the estimated 50,000 contractors already affected by the 2017 public sector reforms.…
Contractor input excluded from Off-Payroll report
HMRC has published its report, ‘Long-term effects of the Off-Payroll working rules reform for public sector organisations’, but some IR35 and contractor industry experts suggest the report appears self-serving and one-sided.
The…