Would HMRC fine itself if its contractors got caught up in an umbrella tax avoidance scheme?
Following news that HMRC-hired contractors over the past year were predominately hired inside IR35 with many becoming umbrella company workers, Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 compliance firm IR35 Shield responds to questions about just how far!-->…
Average house in England is now 8.4 times income
The average house price in England is becoming unsustainable. Overstretched buyers will face "rate hell" says personal finance expert as ONS says housing in England has not been affordable since 2017. Is there any good news on the horizon!-->…
UK companies look to recruit talent overseas to cut wage costs. Here’s how freelancers can…
We explore what is happening in corporate UK hiring trends and how they could be impacting freelance recruitment
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Sinéad O’Connor one of the world’s most loved and controversial music artists dies at age 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the singer from Ireland that was equally beloved and scrutinised across the globe since the 1990s lived a rich and tumultuous life filled with success and great loss
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Sadly there’s a link to unregulated umbrella industry growth and HMRC inside IR35 hiring
‘Hypocritical’ HMRC has not engaged any contractors outside IR35 in past year, says IR35 specialist
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IR35 specialist, Seb Maley, the CEO of Qdos, an insurer for the contractor industry, has reacted to the news that HMRC!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
How freelancers can generate new leads and business with X
Elon Musk has rebranded the social media platform Twitter to "X" this week. We look at the platform's features and why they could be used by freelancers to boost their business leads and revenues.
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Don’t make these common freelance contract mistakes
Follow these simple steps to avoid making costly freelance contract mistakes. Plus how to edit and add pages in Adobe Acrobat
Many working professionals, such as freelancers and small business owners, put together contracts regularly!-->!-->!-->…
Want to live a longer and healthier freelance life? Try the Blue Zone lifestyle
In today's fast-paced world, where work often takes precedence over personal well-being, freelancers face unique challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The allure of flexible hours and remote work can sometimes lead to irregular!-->…
New report reveals top 20 salary increases for 2023
Freelancers in certain sectors are likely to have seen gains in their day rates over the past year and could expect more rate hikes to continue for 2023. Here are 20 of the top salary increases for 2023
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How quickly can you become a freelance SEO expert?
Once you get trained as a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) expert you could branch out into new freelance roles and offer existing clients a whole new level of service to generate extra income
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