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Freelancer FinancesCan I claim Universal Credit as a director of a limited company in 2026/27?
Can company directors claim Universal Credit in 2026/27? Between the £16k capital limit, Regulation 77 and the Minimum Income Floor, eligibility is complex. Here's what really determines your chances—and why many freelancers may still miss out.7 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
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 market trendsTop pay for contract network engineers in 2025 be like…
The best rates as a freelance, temporary or contract network engineer aren't to be sniffed at.6 min
IR35How outside IR35 appeals, and what outside IR35 looks like
Why limited company contractors shun 'inside IR35,' plus top tips if a 'client' starts acting like your 'employer.'5 min
IT Career AdviceBest paying freelance tech project manager jobs in 2025 be like…
How much project management skills will fetch next year, pending six factors returning day rates ranging from £400 to £850-plus.5 min
IT market trendsHow much can freelance programme managers earn in IT?
Rates top out at £1,200, but your own take-home hinges on sector, complexity, location and crucially, IR35.6 min
Contractor FinancesHow do IT freelancers manage their pension savings?
Six quick steps to help assess, start, and manage your retirement savings as a self-employed techie.10 min
OpinionAutumn Budget 2024: a tech/IT contracting veteran speaks up
Some say it was a 'neither-good-nor-bad' Budget. But for UK tech, it will limit future pay rises and even curb job creation.9 min
IR35Autumn Budget is here, unlike far-off Single Worker Status
Whenever it does finally and potentially affect Free-Work users, SWS will still come with a scrutiny of your status.4 min
Freelancer FinancesHow IT contractors can handle clients who won’t pay up
Late payments can be a real headache for IT contractors, but you don't have to suffer in silence! This article offers practical tips and insights on how to handle late or non-payment issues, including legal options and helpful government resources.5 min
Guide to FreelancingHow IT contractors can set competitive pay rates
There's no single magic bullet for pricing your technology services, but that doesn't make it any less of an art or science -- SThree.4 min
Contractor FinancesWhat is a director’s loan?
The good, bad, and ugly of director loans -- those deserving an accountant's input to avoid HMRC trouble.5 min
IT market trendsHow much do AI and Data contractors earn?
Benchmark your pay (or expectations) against what the IT jobs market is paying today for cutting-edge skills.3 min
HR Guide for EmployeesDifferences between contractors and employees: explored
If structure, security and regularity appeal go perm. But if you've tried contracting, the autonomy genie is probably already out of the bottle.9 min
Contractor FinancesDo contractors pay National Insurance tax?
Free-Work hears from a top accountant when and in what circumstances freelance IT work will incur you an NI bill from HMRC.4 min