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Money now outweighs health as key to UK life satisfaction

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Money has overtaken health, time and relationships as the main driver of life satisfaction in the UK, new research from Intuit shows.
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Vinted side hustlers warned over surprise HMRC tax bills

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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e-commerce
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social media
Vinted sellers risk surprise HMRC tax bills as booming side hustles push more Britons over the £1,000 self-assessment threshold.
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UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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power / energy
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UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.
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UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.
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YouTube tops list as most popular global side hustle

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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youtube
A study by Printful reveals YouTube content creation as the world's top side hustle, with a 189% rise in global searches and UK earnings averaging GBP £4,192.
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Freelance like a pro: Insider tips from millionaire freelancers on Fiverr

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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microsoft
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autonomy
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customer service
Millionaire Fiverr freelancers share pivotal tips on thriving in the freelance world, from skill development to client relationships. Here's how to excel.
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Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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ipo
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crowdsourcing
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investment
Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.
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Kiwis get wise to Freelancer

Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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martech
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freelancing
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seo
Value of projects completed hits one million NZD for the Kiwi arm of the world's largest outsourcing and crowd-sourcing marketplace.
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The Freelancer's Guide to Accounting

Mon, 12th Sep 2011
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fintech
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financial systems
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accomplish
While every small business knows accounting is a vital task, freelancers often let this aspect of their business fall by the wayside.