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IR35: What freelancers can learn from Bryan Robson’s tax appeal case against HMRC
Former England Footballer Bryan Robson has joined the IR35 Decade Club despite winning most of his appeal to the First-tier Tax Tribunal. The case centres on services Robson provided to Manchester United as a Global Ambassador from 2015/16…
North Korean hackers target freelance software developers
Freelance software developers are being targeted by North Korean hackers who are using fake profiles on popular platforms to lure them into cloning malicious repositories.
The malware used in these attacks is designed to steal files and…
Protect Your Code: IP Tips for Elon Musk’s X
Elon Musk's recent call for software engineers to join X and submit their best work has sparked excitement and curiosity among developers. However, some concerns should be raised regarding intellectual property (IP) protection.
While…
$150bn AI and Cybersecurity Investments Spark Worldwide Job Growth
Recent discussions between President-elect Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella have underscored significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. These moves signal a dramatic increase in job…
Tax burden on freelancers to worsen: here are 17 ways to save on your tax bills to earn more
The UK's tax burden for freelancers and the self-employed is undeniably high. As Sarah Coles, Head of Personal Finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, points out, "More of us are taxpayers now, and more pay tax at higher rates. A significant…
Is the BBC Failing Regional Freelancers? A Look at “The Traitors” and the Concerns Over…
The BBC, a cornerstone of British broadcasting, is facing accusations of neglecting local talent pools in favour of London-centric hiring practices.
This follows a series of viral LinkedIn posts by Peter Strachan, a Scottish…
Report says freelancers cost more than employees: if so, are you charging what you’re worth?
A recent study by Capital on Tap, "The Cost of Hiring Freelancers Vs Employees," has revealed a surprising trend: freelancers are often more expensive than full-time employees across many roles. This challenges the common assumption that…
Freelancer wins case against unlawful deductions made by recruiter
Tribunal ruling could encourage more inside IR35 limited company freelancers to reclaim unlawful Employer's National Insurance Contributions
THIS ARTICLE WAS UPDATED AT 14:00 ON 09.01.25
A social worker engaged by the Home Office has…
Labour scraps 100s of contractor jobs
Hundreds of contractor jobs have been lost following Labour's decision to scrap the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, highlighting how political agendas can directly impact contracting opportunities.
According to an LBC report, 280 Home…
UK recruiters join Trans-Pacific partnership: what could it mean for Britain’s freelancers?
Britain's recent entry into a major international partnership has flung open the doors to a global talent pool, potentially reshaping the prospects for UK recruiters and the contractors they place. While this move promises exciting new…