UK freelancers

GUIDES & REPORTS Freelancers and job hunters frequently get asked by prospective hiring companies for work trials or assessments. This is increasingly coming in the form of speculative or "spec" work and end-client pitches. Many…

SPECIAL REPORT Explore how the rise of "tiny teams" in tech, exemplified by Gamma's success, signals a shift impacting freelancers and solopreneurs Do you consider yourself a freelancer or solopreneur? You may be thinking, what’s the…

With potential spending cuts or tax rises looming in the autumn Budget, personal finance experts share six proactive steps freelancers can take now to safeguard their finances Surprises that come in boxes are usually a good thing.…

Freelancers should brace for more late payments in 2025 as the hiring surge risks payment delays. Here’s what to do about it Nearly half (45%) of UK businesses plan to hire more freelancers this year, as one in four UK…

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 recent study by price comparison site WhatPrice.co.uk has reported that not all fuel is created equal. Here we reveal which cities have the cheapest and most expensive fuel prices. Plus, other fuel-saving tips and a comparison of fuel…

The UK's tax burden for freelancers and the self-employed is undeniably high. As Sarah Coles, Head of Personal Finance at Hargreaves Lansdown, points out, "More of us are taxpayers now, and more pay tax at higher rates. A significant…

The UK's freelance community is facing a potential slowdown in hiring opportunities in the last weeks of 2024 as businesses grapple with economic challenges and re-evaluate their growth strategies. This concerning trend was highlighted by…

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…

As freelancers, sole traders, and agency contractors, we are often caught in the crossfire of new government policies that aim to reshape the workforce. With Labour’s plans for a new industrial strategy, announced by Chancellor of the…