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ARTICLE SERIES We haven’t seen this many freelancers come to market for the first time since the 2008/9 financial crisis. This is largely due to big tech and financial companies cutting jobs left and right. Meta is reportedly getting…

Tech titans’ whims of fancy are killing jobs and careers. If you're made redundant, should you retrain, change industries or do something else? OPINION The rules of redundancy are changing. Recessions, poor personal performance,…

Across the globe, a new breed of entrepreneur could be emerging from the engineering sector, swapping industrial blueprints for the iconic plastic bricks of their childhood. These "engineer-entrepreneurs" are proving that LEGO is more than…

MEDIA SPECIAL REPORT Discover why the 2026 Reuters Institute report is a wake-up call for freelancers and how to transition from a journalist to a thriving solo media brand If, as a journalist, you’ve spent the past few years…

New partnership offers vital skills development for UK television and industry-related workers. This article explains how to access no-cost courses during a challenging period for freelance jobs. Learn if you can apply If you're looking…

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 While you're working, news…

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…

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…

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…

A recruitment drive by the Government Office for Science could open doors for independent consultants and academics to influence national policy without giving up their private practice The UK government is hiring scientific experts to…