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Why are freelancers so confident about 2026?
Freelancers defy gloom: 6 in 10 confident, says new research
UK freelancers report high business confidence despite tax burdens, offering recruiters and hiring companies a resilient talent pool for 2026
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Quiz: are you in a slump?
This quiz is just a friendly check-in. No matter how you score, there are freelancer communities and proactive decisions you can take to feel better or at least more in control of your situation
The purpose of this quiz is to help you…
How contractors can find £££s in lost pension pots
Umbrella company contractors face a mounting pension crisis as frequent job changes leave retirement savings scattered. Experts warn lost pension pots could cost £19,000 by retirement. In this article, a pension expert explains how to…
2026: M&A to boost deal flow and specialist recruitment
Industry consultants, legal and HR specialists in M&A and company integrations could see increased demand as early as Q1 2026
The tide is turning for private equity (PE). Fundraising remained soft through late 2025, with $507…
Discover how freelance UK SEO specialists are charging higher rates in 2026
As natural language queries rise, a new freelance role is emerging. Learn why AI Search Consulting is the highest-margin opportunity for UK marketers today
Online search has changed. More than 40% of online queries now use natural…
Two-tier talent remote working war: where do freelancers and fixed-term contractors fit in?
The work-from-home “privilege” has come to an end for many workers. Should freelancers be prepared for the same?
According to recent reports from global recruitment firm Randstad, the era of universal remote work is ending. In its…
2026: Fractional and project-based roles top choice for hiring companies
In this article, we highlight which roles and industries will be hiring in 2026
Fractional and project-based roles are becoming the preferred choice for many employers, even offering them to permanent staff via internal gigs, as…
The rise of the “internal gig” could leave freelancers, recruiters and temps out of work
Large corporations are turning to their own staff to fill short-term projects, creating a new 'internal marketplace' that threatens freelancers, temps and recruiters
Major corporations like media conglomerate Comcast are trying out a…
New path for young Brits to find themselves? UK military unveils new paid ‘gap year’ for under 25s
A new Armed Forces Foundation Scheme will allow young people to experience military life for 12 months with a salary, other benefits and no long-term commitment
The UK government has launched a military gap year scheme to build career…
Who does their tax return on Christmas Day and why?
The turkey is in the oven, the Queen's Speech is queued up on iPlayer, and Auntie Maureen has just asked the same question, for the third time, about why you don’t pop in to see her more and help her clear out her garden shed.
What do…