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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Recruitment agencies and contractors alike are bracing themselves as the new government’s Budget proposals loom large, with potential changes that could drastically alter the recruitment landscape. Mary Maguire, Managing Director at Astute Recruitment Ltd, is among many recruiters warning that the impact of the pending UK Budget could be significant on recruitment levels. The concern […]

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