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End of rail strikes? Not so fast
Based on the report "Rail union make wild holiday demand after Labour caved on pay deal" (msn.com), the RMT union is escalating its demands followi...
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Scammers infiltrate "verified" freelance platform but that doesn't mean freelancers get a refund
A recent TV news report coming out of the United States has highlighted a worrying trend in the freelance world: the emergence of fake accounts tar...
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Freelancers Feeling the Tax Pinch: Confidence Plummets Amidst Government Policies
Freelancers across the UK are feeling the pressure of government tax policies, with a new survey revealing that four out of five believe these poli...
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MAC Review Shakes Up IT Contractor Recruitment
The UK's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned to review the IT and engineering sectors, causing ripples in the IT contractor re...
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Funny OOO Messages: Yay or Nay?
To jest or not to jest, that is the question about witty out-of-office messages. Could a workplace's acceptance or approval of them say more about ...
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Off-payroll is “loss-making exercise for the Treasury”
IR35 reforms and complicated off-payroll rules are costing taxpayers and public sector projects millions of pounds and high-calibre talent. The Fre...
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Labour coming down on "self-employed" LLP members
LLP Members: Employees or Self-Employed? Tax Implications Highlighted in 2024 Case The Labour Party and HMRC are on the hunt for more Treasury fund...
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"Ghost payroll”: new tax avoidance scheme coming after contractors and recruitment agencies
The contracting sector is constantly evolving, and unfortunately, not all developments are for the better. Professional Passport, a payment interme...
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Passionfruit recruitment: positive news for freelancers as recruitment platform secures $9m in funding
Passionfruit, a recruitment platform connecting globally-based freelancers with equally international businesses, has raised $9 million in Series A...
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Walkies! Dogs saving the planet one walk at a time
We thought readers could do with a feel-good news story. It should be especially touching for our dog and nature-loving readers Man's best friend i...
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Riots: Why firms should offer work from home or remote options to contractors this week
The riots witnessed across the UK this past week have been unsettling for many, with events across the nation causing violence, disruption and conc...
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Charities coming after £800m in dormant pension, bank, and investment accounts
£880 Million in Lost Investments to Fund Charities, But Don't Panic Yet The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new rules to expand the...
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Want to grow your business? Start collaborating!
Freelancers increasingly turn to each other, forming dynamic teams to expand their skill sets, offer comprehensive services, and take on larger pro...
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Can't make ends meet? We look at the pros and cons of becoming a ride-hail driver in 2024
We are hearing more personal stories of people from highly skilled careers not being able to make ends meet. With more taxes potentially on the way...
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Tax hikes could be on the cards. Here's how can you protect hard-earned cash
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has painted a grim picture of the nation’s public finances in her speech this week, axing spending pledge...