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A recent Fiverr survey reveals a significant trend: Gen Z, witnessing the waves of corporate layoffs, is increasingly turning to freelancing as a viable career path. This shift, however, extends beyond just one generation, and points…

A new initiative by The Agency UK, a network for self-employed estate agents, is offering agents 30% of their commission upfront upon listing a property. While this aims to address cash flow concerns for new agents, it raises questions…

We ask Dave "Mr. IR35" Chaplin's take on the latest Parliamentary news on IR35 and how it is impacting businesses, freelancers and our "free" press OPINION/Q&A IR35 has arguably taken its toll on UK Plc, small companies and…

A blood test that can detect cancer early has shown positive results. But like all NHS trials, access to the product can take years. Could the NHS push the envelope on this one? The NHS has completed its trial of 140,000 volunteers who…

We look into how platform freelancers could be losing out on landing future work due to a lack of client references. What can they do about it? The ease of getting end-client references or testimonials from freelancer platforms like…

The self-directed nature of freelance work can lead to feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and even burnout. So, how can freelancers navigate these hurdles and tap into their full potential? The answer lies in cultivating a deep connection…

A recent study reveals that gamers and metaverse enthusiasts lost a whopping £34.6 million to cryptocurrency scams last year. Binance was the most targeted blockchain for scams in the gaming and metaverse sector February is the…

Freelancers and solo self-employed individuals running their own limited companies in the UK can sigh relief as the IR35 offsets flaw has been officially resolved. The Finance Bill containing the fix received Royal Assent yesterday,…

While voters in Great Britain may be cheering the prospect of pre-election tax cuts, a new report by the Resolution Foundation indicates the celebrations could be short-lived. Find out how you could be affected A statement from the UK…

Self-employed workers ‘politically homeless’, as 6 in 10 do not have faith in any party Nearly two in three self-employed people do not believe any of the main political parties represent their best interests, according to new research.…