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Labour to spend £54m to recruit up to 80 foreign researchers covering 100% of relocation and visa costs for dependents
18/07/2025

Labour to spend £54m to recruit up to 80 foreign researchers covering 100% of relocation and visa costs for dependents

The new £54 million Global Talent Fund will recruit a total of 60-80 top researchers (both lead researchers and their teams) to 12 UK universities, working in the 8 high-priority sectors critical to our modern Industrial Strategy, including life sciences and digital technologies.   The Global T...

Freelancers that miss second payment on account could trigger an HMRC investigation
17/07/2025

Freelancers that miss second payment on account could trigger an HMRC investigation

Millions of self-employed individuals in the UK, from seasoned freelancers to new side-hustlers, face the second Payment on account deadlne on 31st July. For those with a tax bill exceeding £1,000, this payment acts as an advance towards next year’s tax liability, effectively spreading out tax pa...

Cheapest cities to see Peter Kay live
16/07/2025

Cheapest cities to see Peter Kay live

Find Peter Kay's cheapest 2025 tour tickets in UK cities.

“Nothing beats your own due diligence on an employer”: Take these steps before you become an umbrella company worker
16/07/2025

“Nothing beats your own due diligence on an employer”: Take these steps before you become an umbrella company worker

Don’t want a surprise tax bill? Here’s what to ask your umbrella company and recruitment agency before your first day of work as an umbrella company worker.

The world’s top beach spots for remote working
16/07/2025

The world’s top beach spots for remote working

Whether you are looking for something more permanent or just a working holiday, we uncover some of the world's best beach locations for remote workers this summer.

“It’s a young department — how will you cope?”: The brutal reality of ageism in British recruitment
14/07/2025

“It’s a young department — how will you cope?”: The brutal reality of ageism in British recruitment

Experienced TV professional faces shocking age discrimination interview question

Government’s umbrella company tax warnings not getting through to the right people
14/07/2025

Government’s umbrella company tax warnings not getting through to the right people

UK workers missing vital government warnings on dodgy umbrella tax schemes.

No iron? No problem. How to keep your clothes wrinkle-free when travelling this summer
13/07/2025

No iron? No problem. How to keep your clothes wrinkle-free when travelling this summer

Expert reveals travel hacks to keep clothes wrinkle-free without an iron

Is this £12.55/hour job a social butterfly’s dream, or a costly career move?
13/07/2025

Is this £12.55/hour job a social butterfly’s dream, or a costly career move?

Is the ONS's urgent need for data being met at a cost to the very workers it hopes to employ?

What to consider when taking on a part-time PAYE job as a freelancer
13/07/2025

What to consider when taking on a part-time PAYE job as a freelancer

When a freelancer in the UK takes on a part-time job while also continuing to freelance, they need to consider several aspects related to tax, National Insurance, and administration.

Government launches £200k+ packages in recruitment drive for scientific advisers
13/07/2025

Government launches £200k+ packages in recruitment drive for scientific advisers

The UK government has launched a recruitment campaign targeting scientific experts for high-profile advisory roles, offering lucrative salaries and the chance to influence policy at the highest levels of government. Lucrative salary packages The recruitment drive features some of the most attractive...

Don’t feel like a fool again. Bulletproof your freelance contracts with essential contract clauses
12/07/2025

Don’t feel like a fool again. Bulletproof your freelance contracts with essential contract clauses

Time and time again, a freelancer will receive a brief from a client, agree on the rate (that the client proposes – first mistake) along with a deadline to submit the work. This is all done via email. Then, the freelancer files the work, sends an invoice and just presumes a client’s accounts pay...

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