SPECIAL REPORT Explore how the rise of “tiny teams” in tech, exemplified by Gamma’s success, signals a shift impacting freelancers and solopreneurs Do you consider yourself a freelancer or solopreneur? You may be thinking, what’s the difference? In my estimation, a solopreneur wants to replicate what a 200-person company can do, but as a solo […]

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The language education world is changing fast, and it’s not good news for contractors This week, two big things happened that could affect your work if you’re a language educator: Google launched “Tiny Lessons,” which uses AI to teach languages, and Duolingo decided to put AI first, meaning they’re cutting back on contractors. Google’s New […]

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Juggling a business, crazy hours and a patchy marriage? Separate beds might sound odd, but they could be your relationship’s saviour, say sleep and divorce experts I remember the moment I clocked as a child that my grandparents had separate bedrooms. I came to the conclusion that Grandpa must have snored too loudly. Or perhaps […]

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FREELANCER HEALTH CAMPAIGN The UK government has launched a call for evidence on why men are dying years before women. You might be thinking, “What’s this got to do with me?” If you’re burning the midnight oil as a male freelancer or running your own business. Well, quite a lot. If you are concerned about […]

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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 caffeine fix comes with a rather bitter aftertaste. A new analysis by Tradingpedia reveals that coffee […]

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In an interview with Eryn Peters, startup adviser and co-founder of The AI Maturity Index, The Freelance Informer learns that everything about the future of work will be turned on its head. And it’s looking like good news for freelancers Forget what you thought you knew about the future of work. The old rules are […]

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SPECIAL REPORT New freelancer platform promises to protect freelance gaming artists from AI scraping. Could the same be created for other freelancers? Freelance game artists often face exposure, pay, and security challenges. A new platform called Devoted Fusion aims to protect freelancers and simplify studio hiring. Plus, we share how authors including Sarah Townsend and […]

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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, Employers’ NI has gone up from 13.8% to 15%. At the same time, the point at which businesses start paying […]

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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 workers are now considering going freelance for greater flexibility and to pay for higher bills. While that sounds promising, […]

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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 to isolation? The initial awkwardness many of us felt conducting our first client video call […]

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