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2026: Fractional and project-based roles top choice for hiring companies
In this article, we highlight which roles and industries will be hiring in 2026 Fractional and project-based roles are becoming the preferred choic...
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The rise of the “internal gig” could leave freelancers, recruiters and temps out of work
Large corporations are turning to their own staff to fill short-term projects, creating a new 'internal marketplace' that threatens freelancers, te...
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New path for young Brits to find themselves? UK military unveils new paid ‘gap year’ for under 25s
A new Armed Forces Foundation Scheme will allow young people to experience military life for 12 months with a salary, other benefits and no long-te...
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The Bryan Robson case: What every UK freelancer needs to know about image rights and IR35
Learn how the Bryan Robson IR35 case affects freelancers working through limited companies. Understand image rights, contract requirements, and how...
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People may wonder: Is a US President held to the same defamation legal standards as the rest of us?
As social media blurs the lines between political/official and personal commentary, the question remains whether defamation protections, crafted in...
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Employment Rights Bill: why the 2026 freelancer hiring boom could be short-lived
Government's day-one dismissal pledge falls short as experts predict hiring freeze for new perm hires and surge in contractor demand. However, this...
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Coyote Ugly Musical to Reignite Theatre's Wild Side and dispell Dame Judi Dench's worries
Coyote Ugly is becoming a West End musical in 2027 with songs by Diane Warren and direction by Jerry Mitchell. Could this cult classic bring younge...
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Small business owners feel "mugged" again by Reeves
Small business owners are expressing their discontent over their exclusion from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ December glitzy drinks p...
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Busted: Up to five years' imprisonment for directors, senior managers who hire illegal workers
Workers found working illegally now face arrest, detention, and removal from the UK Employers in the UK who rely on foreign workers, such as those ...
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When freelance job platforms start offering credit, is it time to celebrate or address the payment crisis first?
OPINION A Youlend-Upwork partnership highlights growing freelancer reliance on credit to bridge cash flow gaps and take on bigger projects. Despite...
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Aspiring heritage entrepreneurs: here's how to turn your traditions into a profitable tourism business
Turn family and local traditions into profitable tourism businesses with UK Living Heritage recognition. We suggest several business models that al...
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Stop the pay cut: why and how freelancers and umbrella workers must adjust their rates post-budget
UK freelancers and umbrella workers face a take-home pay cut due to 2025 post-Budget tax rises and threshold changes. Learn the essential rate incr...