FreelanceUK News
Freelancers admit to anxiety over remote working
Exclusion, loneliness and disconnectedness. And the latter isn’t just a broadband issue.
Apr 26, 2019 | Freelancing NewsAtypical freelancers get EU-wide ‘gig economy’ rights
The limbo indirectly created by flexible work looks to be at an end for 3million people.
Apr 17, 2019 | Freelancing NewsCreative industry tables four-point Brexit plan
Giving firms access to freelancers is part of CIF’s 'must-agrees' for a pre-October deal.
Apr 16, 2019 | Freelancing NewsSole traders glad to see green light for pensions dashboards
User-friendly interfaces should open up nest eggs to those who don’t currently have them -- FSB.
Apr 10, 2019 | Money NewsFreelancers’ Questions: Are digital tax accounts for freelancers now live?
Turnover tells you if your freelance outfit is now expected to be digital for VAT purposes.
Apr 9, 2019 | Money NewsTwo creative sectors push for ‘rate-silent’ interviews
More money awarded to 60% of us, but the boosts may be bigger if pay was off-limits at interview.
Apr 5, 2019 | Freelancing NewsBroadband users to net cash when kept offline
Your provider will automatically pay you £8 a day when your internet is down.
Apr 2, 2019 | Technology NewsMusic biz owner jailed for not playing by VAT rules
Instrument tuner put behind bars for orchestrating a £240k fraud.
Mar 29, 2019 | Money NewsCreatives endure two-week wait to get paid
And that's on top of potentially prohibitive payment terms of up to 120 days.
Mar 28, 2019 | Money NewsBritish internet creatives called to compete
Pit your content, app or other online creation against Europe’s top talent.
Mar 21, 2019 | Freelancing NewsNew research highlights the risk of late payment for freelancers by region
Freelancers and small businesses are often the victims of late payments. Here, new research by Solna highlights the risk of late payment for freelancers by region, so freelancers can be selective when picking their clients.
Mar 18, 2019 | NewsMTD burden won’t be an excuse not to pay VAT digitally -- Stride
Minister says HMRC won’t ‘come down like a ton of bricks’ but will ‘hold the line.’
Mar 12, 2019 | Money NewsSelf-employed mum takes Universal Credit to court
Freelance actor left on less than a tenner a week will fight ‘illogical’ benefits policy.
Mar 7, 2019 | Money NewsSort 'no-deal' Brexit preparations now, tiny traders urged
Despite well-intentioned advice from officials, the FSB fears it's too little, too late.
Mar 6, 2019 | Money NewsFreelancers’ recruiter reports 28% surge in creative job applications
And responds with five fundamentals for freelance success in a crowded market.
Feb 28, 2019 | Freelancing 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 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 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-employment rise ‘could be scuppered by state policies’
Universal Credit and IR35 risk forcing freelancers to the wall, warns IPSE.
Jan 23, 2019 | Freelancing 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 News
