gig economy

Government to launch Employment Status Review by end of 2025 The UK Government has confirmed plans to launch a consultation on employment status by the end of 2025. This move could bring significant changes for millions of freelancers,…

The UK government is struggling to alert temp workers and contractors to the significant risks of "dodgy" umbrella company tax schemes. Many people are unknowingly falling victim to these arrangements, resulting in financial losses and…

In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-compliance in the umbrella company sector. Plus, commentary from those serving contractors…

Fiverr Go, the new suite of AI tools, is raising fears among freelancers about job displacement and protecting creative work. But are they judging too soon? Could it in some ways help scale their output? “Make yourself obsolete and…

SPECIAL REPORT Meta, the tech giant with a $1.86 trillion market cap behind platform brands including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has served a wave of layoffs that has rattled the nerves of tech talent the world over. These…

A new report highlights the importance of support for navigating the ups and downs of self-employment. After reading the not-so-sunny findings, I saw the key takeaway as this: every freelancer, no matter how experienced, needs a check-in…

Which industries offer the most fertile ground for freelancers? A new report ranking the world's 50 most profitable companies provides some clues. While profitability doesn't guarantee freelancer opportunities, it often signals growth…

Britain's recent entry into a major international partnership has flung open the doors to a global talent pool, potentially reshaping the prospects for UK recruiters and the contractors they place. While this move promises exciting new…