self-employment

After eight years on benefits, Kristian Howell now co-runs his own business. Here's how government-backed loans could help you do the same. Kristian Howell thought his working life was over. A devastating farming accident in 2017…

The British workforce is quietly transforming into a nation of independent workers, as freelancing and side hustling emerge as crucial safety nets for the recently unemployed and financially strained. This shift reveals a resilient and…

Ever wondered if ditching the 9-to-5 grind might actually be good for your health? A major new study suggests it could be. At least if you're a woman. New research reveals that self-employed women have significantly lower…

HMRC's latest worker status survey, designed by its own experts, has been slammed as "biased" and "ineffective" by legal and insurance specialists, revealing a concerning disconnect between the taxman's understanding of self-employment and…

It's a common misconception that the gender pay gap disappears when you set your own rates. Sadly, that's not the case. Even in the freelance world, women often earn less than men for the same work. This isn't about individual choices;…

A considerable number of the UK's freelancers, self-employed, contractors and umbrella workers are worse off since the UK’s October 2024 budget, with a concerning drop in demand and increased financial pressures A recent survey by IPSE,…

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…

A family emergency can throw your life into disarray. I have had my share. We all have, haven't we? But as freelancers, we often have to just get on with things. We handle the emergency, life goes on. It isn't until we stop and think, I…