Freelancing News
Creative industry bosses clash over Brexit withdrawal agreement
As creative groups, thinkers and advisers disagree, uncertainty seems to be the only certainty.
Nov 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelance body warns of ‘worrying labour trend’
Concern as unemployment’s first rise since January coincides with a 58,000 fall in freelancers.
Nov 15, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreatives' concern at Spring Statement reverting to a Budget
'Recognition of small suppliers is welcome, but reassurances might be vital.'
Nov 5, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers £52 better off, at most, under Budget 2018
Only top earners get a half-decent monthly rise in income, and that’s not until 2019/20.
Nov 1, 2018 | Freelancing NewsAutumn Budget 2018 likely to leave most freelancers cold
Or annoyed, as the self-employed seem to be part funding two of the chancellor’s giveaways.
Oct 30, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBudget 2018: what freelancers can expect
Hammond raiding 'Ltd' freelancers looks likely, on top of the rash but realistic option of him reforming IR35.
Oct 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsEU cities overrun in new co-working league table
Despite London’s dominance, much of Europe isn’t home to the top cities for collaborative work.
Oct 24, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative media's pay-gap ‘at least half the size in temp jobs’
But the industry’s women are still 10% worse-off when doing the same work as men.
Oct 21, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative freelancers reassured over Brexit talent plan
Traveling to the EU for ‘temporary business activity’ is what we’re working on -- Wright.
Oct 11, 2018 | Freelancing NewsThird of freelancers suffer ‘disheartening’ skills decay
Being less of an expert just to land the job is a requirement for one in three self-employed.
Oct 4, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative body brands immigration plans 'disappointing'
Freelancer-only visa call repeated, in light of all overseas creatives facing ‘non-preferential’ access.
Oct 3, 2018 | Freelancing NewsHuge freelancers’ party issues final invitations (to you)
Self-employed urged to register now to put on a freelance-friendly deal or event.
Sep 24, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative freelancers to get clued up on finance, IP
Experts will offer practical advice on what matters most to solo creatives.
Sep 13, 2018 | Freelancing NewsGovernment breaks promise to axe Class 2 NICs
A backtracking on a vow to simplify self-employed NI is condemned -- with a caveat.
Sep 12, 2018 | Freelancing NewsWhy is Manchester the best city for freelancers?
The article shows why Manchester is the best city in the UK for freelancers. Freelancers often struggle with networking and finding people in the relevant field, Manchester offers co-working spaces and a real community for the self-employed.
Sep 7, 2018 | Freelancing NewsPlan now for 'no-deal Brexit', creatives urged
A creative trade body recommends you take action today, should a UK-EU agreement not get struck.
Aug 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelanceUK readers, your final call to action
The biggest threat to your livelihood? Probably. You’ve just a few hours to fight it.
Aug 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative freelancers, are your digital skills 'future-proof'?
Revealed: which skills will be hot by 2030, and which look 'most likely to disappear.'
Aug 7, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFive freelancer-friendly online marketplaces to try
Buying and selling, or just browsing? Either way, here’s a platform for your penchant or product.
Aug 6, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative industries 'amplify success of DCMS sectors'
Minister trumpets the success of Music, but such traditional sectors are struggling the most.
Jul 31, 2018 | Freelancing NewsDeliveroo boss calls for new charter for self-employed
Let 'gig economy' giants grant benefits in isolation to status, government urged.
Jul 25, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBrexit White Paper 'lacks conviction for the creative industries'
Ministers told that creatives need them to more than just 'step in the right direction.'
Jul 16, 2018 | Freelancing NewsGovernment told of eight ways to boost the flagging self-employed
A signficant slump in sole traders' confidence warrants numerous actions, urges FSB.
Jul 11, 2018 | Freelancing NewsStaff hint pulling World Cup sickies isn’t the goal
Why employees will bunk work appears to be the underlying reason many want to freelance.
Jun 28, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreatives warn on Brexit-immigration deal
Three-quarters of firms fear being impeded by freedom of movement curbs.
Jun 25, 2018 | Freelancing News
Freelancers' Questions: On my CV, what is a value proposition statement?
Expert demystifies a key statement that can help freelancers win work.
Jun 24, 2018 | Freelancing NewsSix in ten self-employed 'unmoved by Brexit'
Most freelancers are unfazed about leaving the EU, but other worries loom large.
Freelancers invited to pilot money-making course
How to unlock premiums and A-list clients -- to be shared by a freelancer whose achieved both.
May 22, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCall to extend tax-free training to freelancers
'Giving sole traders tax breaks on new skills will boost their undereducated, youngest ranks.'
May 9, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers’ Questions: What if an Upwork freelancer we paid didn’t do the work?
How an out-of-pocket overseas client can tackle an errant online freelancer.
May 2, 2018 | Freelancing News