Will US freelancing surge make its way to the UK?
SPECIAL REPORT
In just a matter of years, the US labour market could reach a 50-50 split between salaried and freelance workers. Could we expect that trend to make its way over to the UK? Or do too many tax and work status policies!-->!-->!-->…
UK energy transition faces “green trade” skills shortage
SPECIAL REPORT
ENERGY TRANSITION & THE FREELANCE ECONOMY
There’s a “green trade” skills shortage in the renewable energy sector and it could be highly skilled freelancers that could come to the world's rescue.
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Spain has the lowest inflation in the EU. Should freelancers consider moving there in 2023?
Spain has the lowest inflation rate in the EU, according to news reports. What are the Spanish under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doing differently—and better? First and foremost, gas price caps and the rent breaks are curbing prices. Next!-->…
8 ways you’ll pay more tax in 2023 – and 5 ways to avoid it (legitimately)
Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown highlights where our tax liabilities will go up in 2023, but also reminds us of the ways we can cut tax obligations legitimately
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How freelancers can come out stronger in 2023
We look at how economic predictions, industry trends and preventative health measures could help freelancers come out stronger in 2023 and beyond
Economic indicators you can prepare for
Preventative health measures you can take
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Look back at the top freelancer news stories of 2022
The Freelance Informer looks back on 2022's top freelancer stories and how they could shape the freelance economy going into 2023
#1 IR35 Off-Payroll reforms would be repealed
IR35 and Off-payroll policy news monopolised the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Tech layoffs to spur freelancer and startup numbers
Freelancer and startup numbers are likely to rise in 2023, even against the odds
Following a spree of tech industry layoffs, tech talent is back in the jobs market. But those made redundant may be losing faith in the tech titans and be!-->!-->!-->…
Middle earners face £20K stealth tax, says new research
Squeezed middle earners are facing a staggering £20,000 stealth tax hike over the next decade, new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
Income disappearing act
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HMRC: self-employed mandatory digital record keeping and quarterly reports delayed until 2026
The UK's self-employed have made a collective sigh of relief following the government's delay of mandatory digital record keeping and quarterly reports of their company's finances. The mandatory use of software is therefore being phased in!-->…
When to talk money when pitching to a new client
Business professors share their insights into why talking money before being the top candidate for a job could turn hiring companies off.
Let's face it, anyone looking for a job or any freelancer pitching their services to a new client!-->!-->!-->…