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Will more banks follow Citigroup’s contractor cull?
Citigroup's move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their po...
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Can we survive the Great British Booze Tax of 2025?
Trading financial security for a slightly less miserable hangover in 2025 and where to get "free" booze OPINION It’s March 2025, and I’ll bet my la...
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Get hired: secret weapons for frustrated job seekers from minority and lower income households
A stark reality faces graduates from minority and lower socio-economic backgrounds (SEB) in the UK. A recent report spearheaded by UCL researchers ...
Freelancer Finance
Awful April: why freelancers need to earn and save more this March
HL analysis shows how much price rises this April could impact your finances. Here's how much you'll need to save or earn to help make ends meet “A...
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Freelancers: here's how to get the most out of tech conferences
Tech conference insights: AI, networking, freelance opportunities. Learn how to maximise events like Talent Arena Do you ever find yourself feeling...
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Are your @MetaAI chats on WhatsApp still encrypted?
Understanding Meta AI on WhatsApp: the basics when it comes to keeping your messages private Meta has integrated its AI, called Meta AI, into Whats...
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Employment Rights Bill: Workers on zero-hours contracts can decline guaranteed hours says latest government proposals
In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-...
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The most sought-after job in the UK isn’t what I expected. But it highlights what we all probably want
It's no secret that Britain's facing some economic headwinds. Companies are tightening their belts, and that means fewer traditional full-time role...
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Contractors unpaid and in shock: Skybox Security's sudden shutdown leaves hundreds of workers in limbo
Imagine logging on one morning, ready to tackle your tasks for a thriving US-based tech client, only to find their website vanished, replaced by a ...
IR35
IR35: HMRC “downplayed” impact of off-payroll working rules reform on contractors
SPECIAL REPORT HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has released a report outlining the government's assessment of the impact of the IR35 reforms on private...
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Transatlantic chill: Freelancers must prepare for imminent US recession if job cuts continue
The chance that there could be a deep US recession in 2025 is growing. This news would cast a long shadow over the UK's already strained economic p...
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Making sense of the UK’s jobs market: what does it mean for contractors and freelancers?
While scrolling through the latest Adzuna UK job market report, we're seeing a clear trend: job vacancies are on the decline. January 2025's figure...