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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Worrying new figures reveal that recruitment firms are going bust at the fastest rate in 15 years, with 120 businesses entering liquidation in the last six months alone, according to a City AM analysis of UK government insolvency filings. This analysis points to mounting economic pressures and a slowdown in companies hiring new staff. So, […]

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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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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, myths have arisen which have not been corrected or clarified to the general public. […]

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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 revealed that the eagerly anticipated relaxation of off-payroll working rules won’t happen overnight, potentially leaving many in limbo until the 2027/28 […]

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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 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 Insurance contributions begins to take effect. Research conducted by the Liberal Democrats reveals that workers in the worst-hit regions […]

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