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 essential to get a better understanding of the tariff situation and to consider appropriate adjustments to their rates and costs. Industries experiencing the […]

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The Labour Party’s proposed ban on zero-hour contracts has sent ripples through the recruitment industry and freelance sector. With the potential for significant changes to hiring practices, both companies and independent workers are grappling with the implications now that PM Rishi Sunak has called for a general election on 4 July. Many, especially the self-employed, […]

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Study reveals Australia has some of the best-paid freelancers, UK ranks 9th New research has shed light on the countries where freelancers are paid on average the most per job, with Australia taking the top spot. The study, conducted by Australian invoicing software company Bookipi, analysed data from freelancing platform Upwork to determine average freelancer […]

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We explore what is happening in corporate UK hiring trends and how they could be impacting freelance recruitment Businesses are bemoaning that pay increases are not sustainable. Some are exploring other ways to attract and retain staff, including bonuses, free food and reduced hours. Others have cut bonuses or made targets so ridiculously high to […]

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A lot has been said about employment, inactivity and job vacancies over the pandemic, but what’s happening to earnings?  Salary trends in earnings using payroll data from HMRC revealed which sectors are seeing the highest pay rises. Is it time freelancers adjusted their rates accordingly? According to ONS figures, total pay (including bonuses) grew 7% in the […]

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According to one case study, many businesses are, “writing blank cheques in the race for survival.” During the pandemic, some specialist freelancers saw significant increases in their day rates as they became more in demand, demonstrating how pay for 25,000 UK freelancers has fluctuated during the pandemic depending on which profession they are in. According to […]

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