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How to contact HMRC this summer even though the self-assessment helpline is closed
HMRC’s resourcing problems are catching up with them. The tax authority has announced that the self-assessment helpline will be closed until Septem...
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New umbrella industry clean-up could still leave clients and agencies "saddled with liability"
The Government has published its response to the Call for Evidence consultation into the Umbrella Market that closed over a year ago. It's also ope...
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Newspaper aims to solve structural racism in media by launching freelance hiring campaign
Freelancers are often the answer to talent gaps. Now they could be helping diversify the media industry and the stories we read "Bringing in more p...
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Why France is the best place for freelancers to live
France takes the crown for best place for freelancers to live. Where else is proving popular? A study carried out by Tipalti revealed the top ten c...
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How to avoid late payments as a freelancer
Feel like you are working for some clients for free? New research shows the common causes of why freelancers could be getting paid late and how to ...
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Why every freelancer must write their own obituary
Writing your own obituary may seem weird at first. But it's one of the most effective career-boosting exercises to reveal to yourself what you real...
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Scammers targeting tax credit customers: here's how to protect yourself
HMRC issues scam warning to tax credits customers and a reminder that scammers use deadlines HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, wh...
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IR35 experts warn of new umbrella company scam
Experts warn of Off-payroll tax avoidance loophole that leaves people exposed Industry experts are sounding warning bells about a new “Gross Paymen...
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Learn how to do CPR in 15 minutes
The solo self-employed may have less access to corporate health training than their salaried counterparts, but that shouldn't hold them back from s...
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That 5-2 juicing cleanse could be counterproductive according to research
Intermittent fasting and other diets are all over social media these days. While many are proving successful for weight loss, could they be not as ...
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Government decision on non-compete clauses won't be decided for "some way off" say legal experts
Osborne Clarke has reported that the UK government is proposing to introduce legislation "when parliamentary time allows" to cap the duration of no...
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The £300m hole created by public sector IR35 bills is "astonishing" and "ironic" and it could demonise contractors further in the private sector
UKRI hit with £36m IR35 bill, taking non-compliance in public sector to £300m Another public sector body, UKRI, has revealed it was hit was a multi...
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20 reasons why you need to get over going grey
Going grey? Not sure how to feel about it? We find multiple and often unexpected benefits of going grey so you can rock it instead of knock it The ...
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New study finds Gen Z is empowering freelancers more than any other generation
Graduation season is upon us, which means a new influx of Gen Zers will be entering the workforce. A new study finds that this could give freelance...
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New data indicates freelancers with clients in these industries could struggle to negotiate a rate rise
The UK Industries seeing the smallest increase in wages are an indicator that clients in these sectors could be slow to negotiate a rate rise with ...