UK freelancers

As Chinese corporate giants scale up their UK presence, a new hiring trend is brewing. Rather than working through traditional ad agencies, some brands are looking to bypass the middleman. They are opting instead to build a localised army…

With energy bills, food prices and fuel costs still high, the UK's growing freelance workforce, now 4.8% of full-time workers, is rethinking how it travels, swapping traditional holidays for workcations that make the trip worth the…

For over a decade, the freelance community has been shouting into a political void. But as we move through 2026, the volume is finally being turned up. Katherine Steiner-Dicks chats with Matt Dowling, the former freelance photographer…

CIPD report hints at hiring trends and best bets for pitches and jobs going into 2026 The UK job market is showing cautious stability this autumn, creating targeted opportunities for freelancers and specialist contractors. According…

The party is over. Hundreds of performers and production staff made Manchester Pride unforgettable. Now, the organisation behind the event has gone bust, owing over a million pounds. For the freelance creatives who powered the festival,…

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,…

UK businesses are saving over £40,000 per month by hiring freelancers. The figure comes as pressure mounts on the government to scrap the controversial IR35 tax rules New data from Fiverr's UK Future Workforce Index shows 35% of…

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.…