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Heart inflammation a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines in adolescents and teens
Since April 2021, there has been an increase in the number of cases of inflammation of the heart—called myocarditis and pericarditis—happening afte...
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Outside IR35 contractor numbers to rise says specialist
IR35 expert, Qdos, has carried out research into the initial impact of private sector IR35 reform. And the findings reveal that contracting outside...
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Google and Okayplayer launch local news and pitch tool for freelance journalists
Google and progressive music news site Okayplayer have launched an initiative to help freelance journalists and publishers cover local news. The in...
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Gig workers take Post Office to court
Some 120 sub-postmasters have taken the Post Office to an employment tribunal in a bid to become ‘workers’ and receive employment rights. The worke...
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Malt jobs platform to expand its freelancer network to UK, Benelux, Italy and the US
Malt, a Paris-based jobs platform for fixed-term contract freelancers, has raised €80 million in growth capital to expand its services to the UK, U...
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New self-employed pension app Penfold sets your pension plan up in five minutes
A new self-employed pension app called Penfold could have you saving for your pension and reducing your tax bill in a matter of minutes. Penfold wa...
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Fiverr categories that have the highest earning potential for freelancers
Fiverr, the international freelance job platform, has reported that freelancers selling digital services through its platform have collectively ear...
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Cyberdesic launches US freelancer network
Cyberdesic, a US cybersecurity staffing firm, has launched an on-demand freelancer network. The firm is recruiting cybersecurity professionals from...
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Boxer to Businessman: How people like Max Wallace are starting up in their 50s
ONS data published last week showed employment among the 25-49s is now back at the rate it was at the start of the pandemic, whereas the emplo...
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Remote working: it's saving the planet and boosting ESG points
In 2020, Upwork, the freelancer jobs platform, conducted a survey of 760 team members to gather data on their commuting patterns to evaluate the ex...
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Gender pay gap: female freelancers paid less per day than males, says survey
Despite the challenges the freelancer economy continues to face, such as the introduction of IR35 in April, there are signs that businesses are see...
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Economics study suggests we move home offices outdoors to boost productivity
If you have the freedom to work remotely, then take advantage of good weather and move your office outside. Having a change of scenery could help b...