Freelancing News
Freelancers defy the odds with their brightest outlook since 2015
The UK’s ‘resilient, determined problem-solvers’ shrug of Brexit and IR35 reform.
Aug 15, 2018 | Freelancing NewsSlight slip in self-employment ‘not cause for concern’
But ‘pressures and threats’ facing freelancers will drag economic performance, warns IPSE.
Aug 14, 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 NewsMore SMEs are Remainers than pre-Brexit vote
The type of firms freelancers supply have grown more resolute that ‘Leave’ was lamentable -- poll.
Aug 8, 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 NewsGovernment told how to make freelance work 'good'
Three if not four proposals are enough to support the self-employed, says IPSE.
Aug 3, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers strive to be experts, not entrepreneurs – report
The views of empire-builders among freelancers? Possibly. Their goals? Not so much, finds IPSE.
Aug 1, 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 NewsGig worker proposal ‘alarmingly similar to IR35 reforms’
Freelance work sector warns the OTS that its PAYE plan has 'unintended consequences.'
Jul 25, 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 NewsManchester tops table of promptest-paying cities
Almost nine in 10 freelancers get paid on time in the Capital of the North.
Jul 22, 2018 | Freelancing NewsDraw up temps' Brexit-immigration policy, ministers urged
The REC slams a ‘lack of clarity’ for the likes of freelancers from 2021.
Jul 19, 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 NewsThe case of the plumber, the tool and a fix for IR35 mayhem
A status lawyer sums up recent implications for freelancers, and says how HMRC can be silenced.
Jul 12, 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 NewsHoliday pay: a timely overview for freelancers
Cases like Uber, Deliveroo and Pimlico are only the start of paid leave changing.
Jul 11, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Is sector-specific IR35 guidance the way to go?
Ex-inspector says her old boss understandably wants to understand working practices.
Jul 5, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative freelancers with designs on growth to speak up
Growing or not? The Creative Industries Federation wants to hear from you.
Jul 5, 2018 | Freelancing News'Define self-employment in wake of Hermes, Deliveroo'
Two cases of mislabelling freelancers require a four-fold definition, says IPSE.
Jul 4, 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 NewsPut back digital accounts until 2020, taxman told
'As most traders only know MTD by name, next year is far too soon for it.'
Jun 27, 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 NewsSelf-employed primed to be World Cup winners
Freelancers who set their own hours will be less tempted to show work the red card.
Jun 21, 2018 | Freelancing NewsBBC emails reveal 'Ltd' was presenters' 'only option'
As a new CEST is rumoured, emails show that companies was all but compulsory for BBC talent.
Jun 20, 2018 | Freelancing NewsCreative jobs dominate happiest freelance trades
A league table ranking life improvement is top-heavy with jobs needing creativity.
Jun 17, 2018 | Freelancing NewsFreelancers' Questions: Can I send a cover letter instead of applying online?
Bypassing the hirer’s preferred process probably won’t end well, even if it is error-prone.
Jun 15, 2018 | Freelancing NewsPimlico plumber wins claim he wasn't self-employed
Firms warned they face a ‘tsunami of claims’ from ex-freelancers demanding cash.
Jun 14, 2018 | Freelancing NewsMost small firms want a second EU referendum
Like freelancers, tiny enterprises are unmoved by Brexit, but they'd still like another say.
Jun 12, 2018 | Freelancing News