A considerable number of the UK’s freelancers, self-employed, contractors and umbrella workers are worse off since the UK’s October 2024 budget, with a concerning drop in demand and increased financial pressures A recent survey by IPSE, the self-employment association, found that 43% of freelancers reported a decrease in demand for their services between November 2024 […]

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Citigroup’s move to significantly reduce its reliance on external IT contractors could be cause for concern for contractors who have built their portfolio in the banking industry In an internal presentation by Tim Ryan, Citigroup’s head of technology, staff were informed that the bank intends to decrease its reliance on external IT contractors, reducing their […]

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While scrolling through the latest Adzuna UK job market report, we’re seeing a clear trend: job vacancies are on the decline. January 2025’s figures, dipping to the lowest since 2021, represent a shift in hiring practices. The future trend that mass redundancies could be on the cards for the next couple of months is also […]

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New research from contractor insurer Qdos reveals how independent workers in the UK identify themselves, a factor that could significantly influence their earning capabilities and the types of work they attract. The 2024 survey, capturing insights from 940 self-employed individuals, suggests a potential link between self-identification and financial success. Despite economic jitters, the majority are […]

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Hundreds of contractor jobs have been lost following Labour’s decision to scrap the controversial Rwanda asylum plan, highlighting how political agendas can directly impact contracting opportunities. According to an LBC report, 280 Home Office contractors hired to implement the deportation scheme have been made redundant. The plan, a key policy of the previous Conservative government, […]

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San Francisco-based Databricks, the data and AI startup, has just secured a staggering $10 billion in funding, raising its valuation to $62 billion. This record-breaking investment signals a massive expansion for the company, creating job opportunities for freelancers and contractors. Databricks specialises in cloud-based data warehousing and machine learning, and this influx of capital will […]

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The number of job vacancies has been sliding in the last quarter, which could mean a recession is heading our way. While freelancers could be in higher demand other challenges could arise when companies are pinching their pennies. Here we highlight how to seize opportunities while equally securing timely payments. James Reed of the eponymous […]

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Forget Silicon Valley, the hottest tech opportunities might be hiding in the world of… agriculture? Cargill, a name synonymous with food production, is on a major hiring spree, looking to snap up 400 tech and engineering professionals. But why is a company known for grain silos and livestock suddenly competing with Google and Amazon for […]

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Imagine working alongside the companies redefining the future. The CNBC Disruptor 50 list for 2024 isn’t just for investors – it can be a good indicator for companies looking for specialised freelance talent. We analysed these disruptors’ careers pages and external recruitment sites to identify some of the contractor hotspots (and in some instances where […]

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Inflation is driving permanent hire and salary freezes, which is influencing more people to go into self-employment to gain greater control over their earning power “While there may be a fall noted in jobs in the UK, the uptick in the number of people in self-employment is indicative of a continued growth in demand for […]

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