FreelanceUK News
Creative 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 NewsFall in inflation 'unlikely to ease freelancers' financial fears'
September's cheaper prices may have merely moderated freelancers' financial anxiety levels.
Oct 18, 2018 | Money 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 NewsBrexit could shelve IR35 reform at Budget 2018
UK-EU uncertainty may kick the IR35 reform can down the road to Spring Statement 2019.
Oct 10, 2018 | IR35 NewsWhy you should ditch the real-life office
We have entered a transcendent age where technology is at the forefront of everything we do. This has transformed multiple business processes, including the conventional office environment.
Oct 10, 2018 | Working from HomeThird 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 NewsA guide to Individual Voluntary Arrangement
The guide to Individual Voluntary Arrangement highlights what exactly an IVA is and how it can benefit the self-employed. It can help sole traders pay their debts without losing their business and personal finances.
Sep 27, 2018 | Your AccountsHuge 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 NewsFreelancers to feel inflationary squeeze 'more than employees'
Rising cost of travel to hard-hit those who have to absorb it themselves.
Sep 21, 2018 | Money NewsThe Rise of the Self-Employed
The number of self-employed is rising due to the many benefits. Individuals are either taking up a side hustle or going full employed because of the extra income and the flexibility which supports the work-life balance. Here is how you can become self-employed.
Sep 19, 2018 | Start UpsFreelancers' Questions: Now they're staying, what are Class 2 NICs?
Tax charity clarifies why a levy on the self-employed isn’t going anywhere.
Sep 18, 2018 | Money 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 NewsBBC presenter Christa Ackroyd lodges IR35 appeal
Despite 'many' and 'strong' pointers to the BBC employing her, one PSC isn't giving up.
Sep 12, 2018 | IR35 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 NewsHMRC gets short shrift in IR35 reform consultation
The defiant dozen: HMRC’s proposal is being severely resisted by 12 IR35 consultation respondents.
Aug 14, 2018 | IR35 NewsMPs call to bring self-employed under pension auto-enrolment
Tax returns tabled as the means to automatically deduct a small income percentage for your retirement.
Aug 13, 2018 | Money 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 NewsTop 5 bad bookkeeping habits to avoid
Cut out these bad bookkeeping habits and make your bookkeeping organised and up to date.
Aug 1, 2018 | Running Your BusinessCreative industries 'amplify success of DCMS sectors'
Minister trumpets the success of Music, but such traditional sectors are struggling the most.
Jul 31, 2018 | Freelancing NewsWorking from home: the pros and cons
Find out whether working from home will suit you or not, before you make the leap.
Jul 28, 2018 | Working from HomeFreelancers’ essentials for a tip-top copywriting portfolio
Four ‘must-dos’ to stand out from the copywriting competition as a freelancer.
Jul 26, 2018 | CopywritingDeliveroo boss calls for new charter for self-employed
Let 'gig economy' giants grant benefits in isolation to status, government urged.
Jul 25, 2018 | Freelancing News'Self-employed face inflationary pressure if IR35 changes'
Already above its two per cent target, inflation will hit harder should IR35 be reformed -- IPSE.
Jul 18, 2018 | IR35 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 News