FreelanceUK News
Freelancers’ recruiter reports 28% surge in creative job applications
And responds with five fundamentals for freelance success in a crowded market.
Feb 28, 2019 | Freelancing NewsPilot for digital tax accounts fails to take off
Only 16,500 have joined the MTD-VAT trial, out of the 500,000 who were invited.
Feb 27, 2019 | Money NewsLate self-assessors yet to receive £100 penalties
Brexit puts the brakes on fines for filing after the 31st, but ‘you’ll still be charged.’
Feb 25, 2019 | Money NewsMinister vows to keep backing creative darling high-end TV
Ahead of Spring Statement, spending on top tele hits its highest level since relief was introduced.
Feb 21, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancer told client’s passport request ‘isn’t justifiable’
Expert maps out a safer route for a FreelanceUK reader to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Feb 20, 2019 | Freelancing News'Inflation drop will boost freelancers, at least for now'
Respite from high prices is welcome, says IPSE, but not if it’s the start of an economic slide.
Feb 18, 2019 | Money NewsThink-tank echoes creatives’ concerns over Brexit immigration plan
Ministers told to redesign the UK temporary work package to avoid ‘great harm.’
Feb 14, 2019 | Freelancing NewsA UK freelancer’s overview of VAT
All you need to know about VAT if you’re self-employed, especially as Brexit looms.
Feb 12, 2019 | Money NewsCreative recruiter pledges not to ask your rate
To stop getting pigeon-holed, freelancers are urged to keep their pay to themselves.
Feb 6, 2019 | Freelancing NewsMore self-assessors meet tax deadline than ever before
Some 700,000 taxpayers prove it can be done last minute, just as 700,000 prove it can't.
Feb 5, 2019 | Money NewsCall for VAT traders to get better ‘no-deal’ Brexit guidance
Ministers told to delay MTD if they can’t be specific on VAT, ‘post-crashing out.’
Feb 5, 2019 | Money NewsFreelancers’ Questions: Should they pay what’s owed before I supply more?
Top tips for an audio engineer sounding regret at not getting an upfront fee.
Feb 3, 2019 | Freelancing NewsLuton seeks two creative freelancers to give it ‘real buzz’
Can you curate a tribute to 1919 using ‘People, Power and Passion’ for a prize in 2025?
Jan 31, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers yet to file a tax return get 11th hour tips
'Submit,' 'contact,' and 'estimate' is among the advice if you’ve still not self-assessed.
Jan 31, 2019 | Freelancing NewsAlarm as self-employed bankruptcies hit four-year high
Lots of pressures (and little support) force 1,000 sole traders to succumb to debt.
Jan 30, 2019 | Freelancing NewsMinisters urged to boost female freelancer training options
A broader Apprenticeship Levy could be freelance-friendly by expanding their development opportunities.
Jan 29, 2019 | Freelancing NewsMedia freelancers to get new IR35 guidance from HMRC
MPs quote the BBC as saying IR35 material for all self-employed media people is incoming.
Jan 28, 2019 | IR35 NewsCreative industries body wants second referendum
Undeniable cliff-edge means it’s time to go back to the people, says CIF.
Jan 25, 2019 | Freelancing NewsSelf-assessors get creative about missing the tax deadline
Too busy, too short and too cold. Revenue reveals what won’t fly (includes witches).
Jan 24, 2019 | Money NewsSelf-employment rise ‘could be scuppered by state policies’
Universal Credit and IR35 risk forcing freelancers to the wall, warns IPSE.
Jan 23, 2019 | Freelancing NewsRevenue reveals craziest expenses claims
Woolly underwear and other outlandish items fail to make the cut.
Jan 22, 2019 | Freelancing NewsPost-Brexit VAT cut floated amid record high in receipts
'Increasingly reliant' Treasury tipped to launch a VAT plan to protect a 79% surge.
Jan 20, 2019 | Money NewsFreelancers' Questions: Can I expense an iMac?
A freelancer cautious about HMRC can include the computer’s full cost, not just half of it.
Jan 17, 2019 | Freelancing NewsTax bills omit payment-on-account in new HMRC glitch
Peace of mind is why you best double-check what the Revenue demands this tax season.
Jan 16, 2019 | Money NewsFreelancers vote down Theresa May’s Brexit deal
But the PM’s withdrawal agreement is still better than no deal, the self-employed say.
Jan 15, 2019 | Freelancing NewsHow home-based freelancers can claim energy costs from HMRC
Turning up the heating this cold snap needn’t bite if you go ‘fair, reasonable’ or ‘flat.’
Jan 15, 2019 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers failed by immigration paper, says creative body
Alert over ‘disappointing blindness’ from officials on how Brexit will hit talent-supply.
Jan 13, 2019 | Freelancing NewsTwo million self-assessors ignore 'file early' alerts
Leaving it to the last-minute is the stressful, risky preference for 25% of HMRC customers.
Jan 11, 2019 | Money NewsFreelancers’ Questions: Am I due full pay if my retainer is cancelled?
For one freelancer, sticking to his guns could lead to the killing of goodwill.
Jan 9, 2019 | MoneyUber drivers ruled as workers, not self-employed -- again
Third time unlucky for the ride-hailing app, as another court rejects its ‘freelance’ argument.
Jan 9, 2019 | Freelancing News