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Could an electric blanket really save you £4,000 this winter? The heating alternatives that cost 98% less than central h...
18/12/2025

Could an electric blanket really save you £4,000 this winter? The heating alternatives that cost 98% less than central heating

Discover the five cheapest ways to stay warm this winter without central heating. Electric blankets cost just 2.7p per hour – 98% cheaper than running your boiler. Full cost breakdown inside.

People may wonder: Is a US President held to the same defamation legal standards as the rest of us?
18/12/2025

People may wonder: Is a US President held to the same defamation legal standards as the rest of us?

According to some, the BBC defamation case has much larger implications for freedom of speech than first thought

Employment Rights Bill: why the 2026 freelancer hiring boom could be short-lived
17/12/2025

Employment Rights Bill: why the 2026 freelancer hiring boom could be short-lived

Employment Rights Bill passes Lords but contracting experts warn six-month cliff edge will push SMEs away from permanent hiring towards contractors and project-based work. However, more scrutiny will fall on these contractors, which could make any freelancer hiring boom short-lived

Coyote Ugly Musical to Reignite Theatre’s Wild Side and dispell Dame Judi Dench’s worries
15/12/2025

Coyote Ugly Musical to Reignite Theatre’s Wild Side and dispell Dame Judi Dench’s worries

Coyote Ugly is becoming a West End musical in 2027 with songs by Diane Warren and direction by Jerry Mitchell. Could this cult classic bring younger audiences back to theatre?

Small business owners feel “mugged” again by Reeves
14/12/2025

Small business owners feel “mugged” again by Reeves

Small business owners are expressing their discontent over their exclusion from Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ December glitzy drinks party for scale-ups.

What should freelancers be doing right now to land clients in January?
11/12/2025

What should freelancers be doing right now to land clients in January?

Here are some end-of-year tasks to help freelancers land new clients in 2025.

Busted: Up to five years’ imprisonment for directors, senior managers who hire illegal workers
11/12/2025

Busted: Up to five years’ imprisonment for directors, senior managers who hire illegal workers

Workers found working illegally now face arrest, detention, and removal from the UK Employers in the UK who rely on foreign workers, such as those in the fast-food delivery and hospitality sectors, face unprecedented enforcement action as the government closes legal loopholes and introduces severe p...

HMRC updates tool for umbrella workers
10/12/2025

HMRC updates tool for umbrella workers

If you're working through an umbrella company or agency this Christmas, HMRC has updated its online tool to help you make sure you're being paid properly.

When freelance job platforms start offering credit, is it time to celebrate or address the payment crisis first?
10/12/2025

When freelance job platforms start offering credit, is it time to celebrate or address the payment crisis first?

A Youlend-Upwork partnership highlights growing freelancer reliance on credit to bridge cash flow gaps and take on bigger projects.

Stop the pay cut: why and how freelancers and umbrella workers must adjust their rates post-budget
08/12/2025

Stop the pay cut: why and how freelancers and umbrella workers must adjust their rates post-budget

UK freelancers and umbrella workers face a take-home pay cut due to 2025 post-Budget tax rises and threshold changes. Learn the essential rate increases (1.5% to 10%) needed to protect your income, with suggestions on calculating costs and communicating the change professionally. If your business ha...

Aspiring heritage entrepreneurs: here’s how to turn your traditions into a profitable tourism business
08/12/2025

Aspiring heritage entrepreneurs: here’s how to turn your traditions into a profitable tourism business

Turn family traditions into profitable tourism businesses with UK Living Heritage recognition. Application deadline 27 March 2026.

UK vs Jersey: Where do the self-employed pay less tax?
06/12/2025

UK vs Jersey: Where do the self-employed pay less tax?

Compare UK and Jersey tax rates for self-employed workers in 2025. Detailed breakdown of income tax, National Insurance, and social contributions to help freelancers decide where to base themselves.

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