Freelance Economy

With umbrella companies facing a reckoning, blanket bans costing businesses dearly, and mass redundancies pushing thousands towards contracting, Paul Rossiter of OneXRM speaks to The Freelance Informer about the many factors putting the…

SPECIAL REPORT Aid agencies and NGOs, such as World Vision, Oxfam International, BRAC,  Peace Corps. and Habitat for Humanity —they all conjure images of developing nations, impoverished communities and even refugee camps. However,…

Politicians are debating plans for a new Freelance Champion role. The position would champion fair pay and tackle late payment issues affecting UK freelancers. However, the majority of freelancers in the UK are unlikely to benefit…

Parliament debates Freelancer Commissioner role to boost the UK's growing freelance economy. Who's pushing and who's holding back, and why? Parliament recently discussed support for the nation's self-employed and freelance workers. This…

While scrolling through the latest Adzuna UK job market report, we're seeing a clear trend: job vacancies are on the decline. January 2025's figures, dipping to the lowest since 2021, represent a shift in hiring practices. The future trend…

What's interesting about the freelance jobs market right now is this weird situation where companies are laying people off, yet they're also struggling to find people with the right skills. It's a hair-puller for those looking for more…