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Top 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.

3 December 2025

8 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

Best data engineer/scientist/analyst certifications of 2025

Firebrand Training previews for Free-Work next year’s five top certifications as a data professional.

28 November 2025

6 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

My ‘Land a Dream Tech Job’ webinar is intentionally now, not New Year 2026

Waiting for 2026 to boost your tech career is a risk. This article explains why proactive job-search planning now is essential, and how CV, LinkedIn, personal branding and strategy can get you closer to your dream tech role before the New Year rush.

17 November 2025

10 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

Curveball tech interview questions: ranked, with answers

Why IT job hirers ask curveball questions and how to catch them (includes actual answers you can throw back).

21 October 2025

4 min

Why employers now seek candidates who can code, create and demonstrate

Having a rounded knowledge of the emerging creative technology and advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are skills that are valued in today’s constantly changing IT industry.

14 October 2025

4 min

What Cybersecurity Job Candidates Face in a Technical Test

No two cybersecurity tests are the same, with five different types, attached to seven separate roles, assessing three specific abilities.

8 October 2025

5 min

Clean 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.

6 October 2025

5 min

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5 tips on switching to a career in tech

Switching to a career in technology can be daunting, especially if your previous experience and education are in a different field.

1 October 2025

3 min

Are 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.

24 September 2025

4 min

5 reasons why you should always keep your CV up to date

Updating your CV can be a daunting task, that we only usually do when we are on the lookout for a new job opportunity.

18 September 2025

3 min

What Python Developers can expect at a technical interview

The FIFTY most frequently asked questions of wannabe Python Developers.

12 September 2025

5 min

'Why do you want this IT job?' Best reply at interview be like…

How full-timers and freelancers should answer an age-old tech job query 'without selling your soul to the interview devil.'

10 September 2025

7 min

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