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BYO brew on holiday? Brits encouraged to pack coffee as they head to Europe as commodity prices soar
Holiday coffee costs in Europe have surged this year. Here's why Brits may need to pack their own brew to afford their caffeine fix abroad this summer
Brits heading to certain European hotspots this year might find their morning…
Credit score myths busted: how to best manage your credit score as a freelancer
Research from YouGov has found that 17% of adults in the UK are rejected credit products. However, the primary cause for this is most likely a lack of knowledge regarding credit and how to manage it. Through the spread of misinformation,…
IR35 rule change: You’re not out of the woods yet. Small print delays relief for UK…
Thousands of UK freelancers and contractors hoping for an end to client-led IR35 assessments face a significant delay, despite recent changes to company size thresholds.
An update to the government's Employment Status Manual has…
“HA-Haw”: Companies that blanket banned freelancers hit hardest by Employers’ NI…
The increase in Employers' National Insurance (NI) is likely to have the biggest impact on businesses that stopped using freelance workers because of the off-payroll working rules, says IR35 expert
Introduced on 6th April 2025,…
“Jobs tax:” workers living in these areas will be £££s worse off due to ENI hikes finds…
Freelancers across the UK, particularly in concentrated and high-value areas such as Kensington and Chelsea, the City of London, and Westminster, are facing a bigger financial blow than most as the recent hike in employers' National…
Freelancers: here’s how to avoid late payments in 2025
Freelancers should brace for more late payments in 2025 as the hiring surge risks payment delays. Here’s what to do about it
Nearly half (45%) of UK businesses plan to hire more freelancers this year, as one in four UK…
London’s nightlife set for a Continental style makeover with longer hours and more alfresco dining
London's nightlife is on the cusp of a transformation, promising a future where the city truly comes alive after dark, mirroring the vibrant and leisurely evenings enjoyed across Europe. Could it also spark new opportunities for…
Most freelancers want to work remotely. But are Avatar VR offices one step too far?
A YouGov survey looks into whether working professionals prefer VR workspaces over conventional offices. Are we ready to strap on a VR headset to tackle the loneliness that often comes with being a freelancer?
Is it time we said goodbye…
US trade tariffs: Freelancers must adjust rates before they face financial squeeze
The recent imposition of US trade tariffs has generated turbulence across global markets, leaving businesses and individuals alike anticipating considerable cost increases. For freelancers throughout the UK, and indeed worldwide, it's now…
Freelancers are vulnerable to rate collusion and some industries could be feeding on it
SPECIAL REPORT: OPINION
Investigations in the US, UK, and Europe have revealed that large companies, despite the warnings, still fall foul of anti-competitive practices. This raises the question: if they collude with the competition to…