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The Treasury is proposing to double maximum sentences for the most egregious cases of fraud from 7 to 14 years to crack down on tax fraud and deter criminal actions, it was reported today. The Treasury is introducing tougher measures on…

For those working on a self-employed or contractor basis, securing a mortgage in the current economy of rising interest rates and a cost of living crisis is getting more difficult. However, UK building society Saffron says it is making…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has played a critical role in getting justice for unpaid New York City freelancers as part of New York City's Freelance Isn't Free Act. Read about how he and others took a company to court over late and…

Freelancers should prepare for more bad news to hit the economy later this year. The good news is, there are actions freelancers can take now to get ahead The latest employment and wage figures from the ONS could spark the Bank of…

Just as hiring companies are becoming more flexible when it comes to hiring outside IR35 contractors, the government's slow response to double taxation of IR35 could reverse that trend, experts tell The Freelance Informer Be informed,…

The founder of independent and temp worker advocacy group IWORK, says the UK tax system has become "unfriendly to self-employed workers... clearly looking to push people into employment." The FI asks Kermode, what she believes government…

Self-assessment taxpayers who fail to pay by 31 July could face interest charges as high as 7.5% Self-assessment taxpayers should do their best to pay their self-assessment charges for payment on account by 31 July to avoid getting hit…

Freelancers and digital nomads looking to work remotely outside the UK can now apply for International Driving Permits (IDPs) and International Driving Licenses (IDLs) that will allow them to drive outside their home country without the…

Profiles get real with in-app video profiles to let your real self shine through with less ghosting Singles are exhausted by the never-ending scroll for companionship in search of authentic connections. That's according to a recent…

Freelancers have found it increasingly difficult to access roles within the NHS at a time when they are desperately needed The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) is calling for the government to…