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The UK's temporary healthcare workforce must prepare for two developments set to impact locums, contractors, and other flexible staff who engage with recruitment agencies and digital platforms. The first is NHS England's push to curb…

Just when passport hassles lift in Europe, more pressing global tensions to impact summer travel British passport holders looking to travel across Europe this summer can breathe a collective sigh of relief as a significant number…

SPECIAL REPORT As UK companies tighten their belts and freeze hiring, a growing number of freelancers and contractors could soon be packing their laptops and heading for high-growth markets such as Asia. We look at which jobs are in…

Parliament debates Freelancer Commissioner role to boost the UK's growing freelance economy. Who's pushing and who's holding back, and why? Parliament recently discussed support for the nation's self-employed and freelance workers. This…

A new era of corporate "right-sizing" is dawning, driven by the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This shift, aimed at drastically reducing payrolls and headcounts, is raising profound questions about the future of work…

If you're craving a change of home office scenery this summer, but the local beer garden or your weed-infested garden are proving too distracting, here are some unique places to take your work outdoors. Plus, we explore laptop sunshade…

Learn why most freelancers leave hundreds of pounds on the table, and how Stanford and Harvard-backed negotiating tactics can transform your earning power You've just finished a brilliant pitch to a potential client. They love your…

Are you a freelancer looking to attract better clients and more money? A study reveals a link between a founder's social network on LinkedIn and the financial success of their company. This means your online connections could directly…

A long-awaited update on umbrella company tax reforms offers a cautious sigh of relief, but a significant shift in liability means agencies and contractors need to pay close attention to ensure compliance A collective sigh of relief? …

GUIDES & REPORTS Freelancers and job hunters frequently get asked by prospective hiring companies for work trials or assessments. This is increasingly coming in the form of speculative or "spec" work and end-client pitches. Many…