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IR35 + Automation = disaster for UK's digital skills gap
More than two-thirds (67%) of digital leaders globally are now unable to keep pace with change because of a dearth of the talent they need, accordi...
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How much could a cyber-attack cost a freelancer?
Cyber-crime continues to be a major concern for freelancers and small business owners with as many as 51% falling victim to a cyber security breach...
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Freelancers should build Next-Gen gaming studios
OPINION With more than half of the UK population playing online games since the onset of the pandemic, gaming sector users are diversifying on so m...
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Boost your eco cred with this Coldplay-approved gift
Climeworks, a pioneering direct air capture company, that includes band Coldplay among its clients, is launching its company gifts for Christmas, e...
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IR35 + Brexit: What happens to scalability and the UK skills gap when freelancers and contractors lose their independence?
With over a third of contractors (35%) having left self-employment since private sector IR35 changes came into effect in April 2021, the skills gap...
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Vodafone launches new ‘Shout Out for Small Businesses’ competition offering bespoke mentoring session with Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett
Vodafone has launched its second Shout Out for Small Businesses competition.One winning business will win a bespoke, face-to-face business mentorin...
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Shortage in cyber security professionals highest ever – jumping by nearly 25% this year
Cybersecurity contractors are in high demand, but companies can't fill vacancies quick enough, The Freelance Informer reports. When it comes to mal...
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How creative industries could boost the economies of small islands crippled by COVID
By Peter Rudge, Staffordshire University Peter Rudge Small islands in the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean or in the Pacific islands promise dream holid...
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Christie's auctions World’s first fine art NFT
Poetry is being sold for the first time as fine art through blockchain. So is an NFT video sequence including an iconic picture used by Banksy, whi...
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A virtual camera and video app that alters your onscreen likeness, outfit and environment (even when you are still in your pyjamas)
FREELANCER'S LUNCH Bad hair day? Still in your pyjamas when a client wants to do a video call? Not to worry, a virtual camera app claims it can fix...
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Love pets? Love tech? Join a pet startup community
If you are interested in launching or investing in a pet startup, you may want to join the 300 strong Unleashed EMENA pet startup community. You ca...
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City struggles to Hire talent, compete on global stage
FINANCIAL SERVICES The City is calling for the UK to explore new measures to allow employees to enter the UK for short-term work without a work vis...