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IT SkillsWhat 5 Tech Skills will Dominate the Second Half of 2026?
Five tech skills will dominate the UK market in H2 2026: Generative AI, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, DevOps and data engineering. Scarce expertise is pushing salaries and contract rates higher, while employers must act faster to secure top talent.10 min
IT Career AdviceHow to negotiate a UK tech job salary in 2026-27
Negotiating a UK tech salary in 2026–27 requires strong timing, market research and clear proof of your value. Use recruiters, ask about budget flexibility, pause after making your case, and negotiate the full package, including bonuses, equity, training, leave and flexible working.8 min
IT market trendsThe UK’s temporary technology jobs are stirring back to life. Are you market-ready?
The UK temporary IT market is showing its first signs of recovery since 2023. To benefit, freelancers need more than technical skills: a clear niche, strong personal branding, market visibility, strategic networking, and a focus on delivering business outcomes.8 min
Forget BBC1’s The Traitors, it’s Saboteurs who IT job board users must banish
In 2026, a rising number of “saboteur” freelancers are damaging trust in IT contracting. From cheating in technical tests to breaching contracts and double-billing, these behaviours hurt clients, agencies and faithful freelancers alike.8 min
Contractor FinancesTop 5 best-paying IT roles at IM companies in 2025 be like…
IT contractor rates have dropped sharply in 2025 - even at top-paying IM firms. Discover the five best-paying tech roles still commanding high day rates, why the market shifted, and the 10 must-dos to secure premium pay in 2026.8 min
IT newsBusiness 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 2026.5 min
IT newsRight 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.8 min
IT Career AdviceClean Tech: Why the best time to net a climate-tech job is probably now
Next-generation 'green' technologies got a big boost at Spending Review 2025. Here's how to tap into the billions just poured in.5 min
ContractingAre there rules for working with multiple clients as an IT contractor /freelancer in the UK?
Working with different clients helps you increase your income, build a strong portfolio, and gain experience in various fields. Nonetheless, there are particular guidelines to follow when handling multiple clients.4 min
IT market trendsTop 5 'hot' engineering tech skills of summer 2025
Like temperatures of late, demand for technical engineering skills is rising, and not just here in the UK.5 min
IT Career AdviceKeeping your temporary IT job: three mistakes to avoid
Computer Futures says retaining a freelance tech role at the extension or renewal stage means NOT doing this trio.3 min
IT Career AdviceTech job interview preparation: a Business Analyst’s top tips
10 must-knows ahead of your next IT job interview, according to a Business Analyst with 40 years' experience in UK tech.8 min
IT Career AdviceHow to impress IT recruiters behind contract/perm tech jobs
Spot the 'red flags' on your tech CV as a contractor jumping to perm, or vice versa, as part of nailing the IT job application process, says Hays.6 min
OpinionWill Spring Statement 2025 be taxing for tech job board users?
With AI set to hit some contractor jobs, patching employer NIC changes may be the smarter move by the chancellor.6 min
IT Career AdviceTop cybersecurity job interview questions: revealed
Whether it's a 'technical test' or 'interview,' the inquisition between you and your dream IT security job isn't to be taken lightly.5 min
IT Career AdviceTen steps for tech employees seeking freelance IT jobs
How to land your very first temporary, freelance or contract tech assignment as a full-time IT worker.5 min