How to get over career switch anxiety
New data reveals that 57% of adults have switched careers in their lifetime. But younger generations are more prone to switch careers more than once. A new study looks into this phenomenon and the FI looks at how it can be applied to a…
Best places to take a wellness workcation
Can't afford to take a holiday? More freelancers and people who can work remotely are considering a workcation with a wellness twist. Here we share the best destinations for wellness workcations in 2023
The summer is here and for many…
Chancellor agrees mortgage 12-month grace period: how will it work and will interest rates rise…
Chancellor agrees on new support measures for mortgage holders in new mortgage charter. MSE's Martin Lewis met with Jeremy Hunt to ensure people were getting a deal that was fair and flexible
The Chancellor met the UK's principal…
HMRC latest IR35 case against Gary Lineker could spark changes to General Partnership laws
The HMRC case against Gary Lineker has reignited, according to an Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) hearings and register announcement. Dave Chaplin, CEO of IR35 compliance firm IR35 Shield offers his insights into why HMRC is bringing…
Apple says goodbye to passwords, Apple Watch gets new look and “feels” plus other WWDC…
The Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) saw some amazing product and feature launches from Apple. Here we highlight some of the new things for developers and end users to get excited about
Is this the end of passwords?
Apple’s…
Off-payroll has “fuelled” tax avoidance schemes and double taxation “flaws”
This week the government is closing two consultations involving Off-Payroll legislation. Contractor sector experts offer thoughts on what needs to change to put the freelance workforce back on track
Two Government consultations…
Why freelancers must prepare for more bad news
British food prices are up 30% since Brexit, according to an LSE report. We highlight the other costs likely to rise this year along with cost-saving tips
Researchers at the Centre for Economic Performance at LSE have found that the…
This is what is going wrong with recruitment
A new survey reveals which company policies and recruitment processes will likely have workers walk away from existing or prospective roles
PAY TRANSPARENCY: Over 40% are more likely to apply to jobs listings with a salary range
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Latest insolvency figures spell bad news for self-employed
The number of registered company insolvencies in May 2023 was 2,552, 40% higher than in the same month in the previous year (1,825 in May 2022). This was higher than levels seen while the Government support measures were in place in…
New Parliamentary debate over freelance economy
Conservative MP Lord Hannan of Kingsclere says the government and taxman should not be frightened of the freelancer revolution, nor should ministers stand in its way
Lord Hannon is among a small yet possibly growing group of…