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MTD for Income Tax: What IT Freelancers Must Do

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: what must self-employed IT workers do?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is here. If you’re a self-employed IT professional earning £50k+, new rules apply from April 2026. Discover what changes, your obligations, and how to stay compliant with HMRC without disrupting your workflow.

9 April 2026

5 min

Did Spring Forecast 2026 boost tech job-seekers? It certainly leaves a lot to AI

Spring Statement 2026 puts AI at the heart of UK growth, but leaves tech job seekers navigating a tougher market. With fewer roles and rising competition, success now depends on sharper positioning, upskilling, and targeting the right opportunities.

1 April 2026

6 min

What Data centre job candidates can expect at technical interview

Technical interviews for data centre roles test real-world skills: hardware handling, diagnostics, networking basics, SLAs, safety and communication. Candidates must show structured problem-solving, operational discipline and calm execution in live, high-pressure environments.

26 December 2025

4 min

Here’s the 5 best-paid tech jobs of 2025. Does yours stack up?

Discover the five best-paid tech jobs of 2025 in the UK, from AI to cybersecurity. Salaries, contractor day rates, and expert insight reveal which skills command top pay today - and the rare tech blend set to dominate earnings in 2026.

18 December 2025

5 min

Business analyst day rates: what you’re not being told

BA demand is steady, yet day rates barely shift. IR35, hybrid work, rising skill expectations and automation quietly reshape earnings. Here’s what’s really driving rate stagnation, and which Business Analysts will secure premiums in 2026.

2 December 2025

5 min

What tech workers I place need Autumn Budget 2025 to deliver

Discover 10 bold budget moves UK tech workers and freelancers want to see in Autumn Budget 2025 — from AI taxation to IR35 repeal. A tech recruiter reveals what would finally restore confidence across the UK’s IT jobs market.

26 November 2025

9 min

Right to work checks are in the tech ‘gig economy’ next. Are you ready?

Right to Work (RTW) checks are expanding to the tech gig economy — and freelancers, contractors, and employers must prepare. Learn who’s affected, what’s changing, and how to avoid £60,000 penalties under the new BSAI Bill.

12 November 2025

8 min

Green Coding: can we really code in an eco-friendly way?

What if coding differently could make digital technology more sustainable? Green coding invites developers to rethink performance, efficiency, and environmental impact for a more responsible and lucid technological future.

30 October 2025

7 min

Self-Healing Software: when code learns to survive on its own

When code becomes autonomous: self-healing software detects, corrects, and prevents failures without human intervention. A revolution for developers, SREs, and the future of software engineering.

29 October 2025

6 min

The big comeback of native : when CSS and HTML finally simplify your UI components

CSS and HTML are going into turbo mode in 2025 : carousels, selects, and hover cards are becoming native, stylable, and accessible. Less JS, better performance, and a new era for your front-end design systems.

4 September 2025

6 min

Techies told to report LinkedIn thread hijackers, CV spam, and spoof jobs

'Spray and pay' recruitment is among three blights on IT hiring that candidates are being urged to blow the whistle on.

3 June 2025

9 min

The Countdown is on: Just 4 Weeks Until TechEx Global 2025!

London will host one of the year’s most anticipated tech events as TechEx Global 2025 returns to Olympia on 5-6 February.

9 January 2025

3 min

TechEx 2025 is returning to London!

7000+ tech professionals will join together to explore the latest technology advancements from over 150 exhibitors and 200 speakers.

5 December 2024

3 min

Autumn Budget 2024: key takeaways for IT contractors and the tech industry

The Autumn Budget 2024, presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, introduces significant measures impacting IT contractors and the broader technology sector. Here’s a breakdown of the key points that contractors and industry stakeholders should be aware of.

31 October 2024

4 min

Is Information Technology Ageist?

A new poll of IT professionals has thrown up some interesting results.

12 June 2024

1 min

Five of the best free iOS apps to help you with your IT career

Looking for a new career in IT can be tough, especially if you're always on the move.

12 June 2024

2 min

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