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PAYE Peril: New law threatens double tax for agencies and hirers. Contractors still not protected
A warning has been issued to the UK's recruitment sector: a significant change in tax legislation, coming into force in April 2026, could see agencies and hirers forced to pay their workers' PAYE twice over
Professional Passport, an…
Exclusive: “£40K tax on being employed” revealed in new report
NerdWallet reveals freelancers' earning potential in the UK. Plus, research has revealed why the move to freelance is not as risky as it used to be, and can be a smart move for those driven to fulfil their earning potential
In an…
Taxpayers to be charged less for late tax payments
HMRC reduces interest after Bank of England cut, but taxpayers still hit by 8% rate
The interest charged by HMRC on late tax payments has dropped by 0.25% in line with changes to the Bank of England (BOE) base rate, HMRC…
Major change for millions of self-employed workers
Government to launch Employment Status Review by end of 2025
The UK Government has confirmed plans to launch a consultation on employment status by the end of 2025. This move could bring significant changes for millions of freelancers,…
How to rethink your career when your freelance niche is threatened by AI
With automation reshaping the job market, many are asking: Are my skills safe? A new study reveals which jobs are most at risk from AI and what you can do about it
We all know technology is changing how we work, but a new study by a…
AI talent rush: Anthropic’s hiring spree sparks lucrative opportunities for European freelancers
With US AI giants launching an aggressive hiring spree across the UK and Europe, the race for top freelance talent is heating up. But what does this mean for your day rate and future opportunities?
US-based AI company Anthropic has…
HMRC using AI to monitor taxpayer social media accounts to combat suspected fraud
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it is using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor taxpayers' social media accounts as part of criminal investigations into suspected tax fraud. The disclosure has sparked a heated debate on…
HMRC tightens up on self-employed expense claims. Here’s a simple guide on what you can and…
Knowing which expenses can be claimed as a business expense can be tricky, so we have offered a simple guide to help, especially now that HMRC is clamping down on self-employed expense claims
The tax office is launching a new campaign…
Botox blues for self-employed aesthetics professionals (including doctors) who thought they didn’t…
If you're a self-employed professional in the booming cosmetic and aesthetics sector, you could possibly owe years of back tax because of a technicality. But why are many working in the sector only finding out now?
HMRC has turned…
Mr. Altman, AI isn’t just for young workers: Wisdom and experience are the ultimate AI…
Sam Altman's concerns about older workers and AI miss a key point. This article presents a new, inspiring angle for freelancers and contractors to use their decades of experience as a unique advantage in the AI era.
You've heard it all.…