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I thought Making Tax Digital would be expensive - but these 7 free MTD software options are perfect for freelancers
UK-based freelancers, sole traders, and landlords are required from April 2026 to adhere to new tax submission requirements. Making Tax Digital (MTD) requires self-employed UK residents to submit quarterly records, with record-keeping maintained…
As AI advances, translators forced to adapt to industry changes
When freelancer M took on what she thought was a manga translation job at a new company, she was unpleasantly surprised to find that the actual work turned out to be something else entirely. “They told me they wanted me to just edit AI…
HK gig workers' repayment behaviour in line with wider market: TransUnion
Gig workers, accounting for 13 percent of the domestic workforce in Hong Kong, showed strong repayment discipline, with 95 percent of them sitting in prime or higher credit tiers, according to TransUnion's study. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
How Spotlite is Rewriting the Rules of the Modeling Industry
In an industry long defined by opaque contracts, vanishing paychecks, and the “wild west” of social media casting, Benjamin A. Hori is drawing a line in the sand. As the chief strategy officer and co-founder of Spotlite, Hori isn't…
Sexual harassment is rife on comedy circuit and women lack protections, MPs told
Sexual harassment and abuse on the comedy circuit has is persistent and under-reported, with protections available to women often limited or absent, a comedian has told MPs. Performers and campaigners said many female comedians are left to rely on…
Creator Economy News: April 2026 Trends
The latest creator economy news points in one direction: up. U.S. creator ad spend hit $37.1 billion this year and is projected to climb to $43.9 billion in 2027, according to the IAB. Brand investment that was once speculative is now structural.
Mission-Driven Organizations Are Building Full Comms Teams Right Now
Something worth watching is happening in the advocacy and nonprofit space right now. Organizations aren't just filling one communications vacancy and calling it a day. They're building out entire teams simultaneously, posting PR and digital roles…
There Is Hope in the Job Market for Gen Z, After All
Trying to land your first job post-college is already hard enough for some, but trying to do so in this economy? When the job market has been notoriously out of control? Yeah, no thanks. But LinkedIn is saying it's not all doom and gloom for new…
SRF loses 'Sternstunde' presenter Yves Bossart
He was considered a philosophy rock star at Leutschenbach, but now he's leaving. The 'Sternstunde-Philosophie' host wants to concentrate more on his work as a freelance philosopher and high school teacher in future - but will remain on air until…
Used Car Of The Day: 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Today we have a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max pickup truck for you. This one has only 60K miles on it, and the seller said it was 'great', however, it now has a major problem. It overheated and the engine block cracked and the radiator blew. So, yeah…
BBC to cut 2,000 jobs in major restructure
The BBC is set to cut 2,000 jobs as part of a drive to reduce costs by 10 per cent over the next three years, sources have revealed. It is understood staff were informed of the significant redundancies during an all-staff call held on Wednesday…
Forget a Flowy White Dress: The Denim Midi Dress Is the Moment-And I'm Buying This $30 Old Navy One
If you're looking for a trusty, timeless spring wardrobe staple, look no further than the denim dress. A versatile fashion piece that transcends seasons and trends, it provides durability while serving effortless chic, whether you dress it up or…
Where are new grads finding job opportunities
It's a brutal hiring market for new grads. Hiring has slowed across multiple industries and competition is especially fierce given AI has recently begun to take on tasks usually associated with entry-level roles. According to a recent analysis from…
QOTD: What Automotive Job Did You Want When You Grew Up?
Today's post on a school for car designers got me reminiscing -- I, very briefly, wanted to be a car designer. When I was in junior high, right at the same time that I started getting into cars, one of my technology classes had a very simple CAD…
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New agency KALI bets on accountability over everything else
Seven agencies. One campaign. And when it fails, everyone points a finger at someone else. That is the problem Janardhan Pokala set out to solve when he co-founded KALI last year. 'Who's responsible for the campaign working or not working?
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