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Over the next ten years, there should be fewer freelance workers in the creative industries and more people with “secure ideas” of their employment, the Minister for Creative Industries and Arts has said. Speaking at a Culture, Media and Sport Committee meeting on 8 July, Chris Bryant MP said he understood why lots of people want to work freelance, but he was not sure it was “really good for the industry”. Referencing his mother, who was employed by the BBC as a makeup artist, he said, “There are no makeup artists who are employees today.” He continued, “In the end,…

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TOOELE, Utah — President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” touches on many different things, including Medicaid, which is the single largest health insurance program in the US, and the impacts of the cuts may be felt across Utah.The Andersen family from Tooele is worried about what the cuts could mean for them.Jack Anderson was diagnosed with Leigh Syndrome before he turned one. It’s a rare neurological disorder. Regardless of his diagnosis, Andersen’s mother, Emily, said her son loves being at home, playing with his toys, watching TV, and spending time with his friends and family.Children with Leigh Syndrome typically don’t live…

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Freelancing and gig economy platformsFor freelancers and side hustlers in today’s gig economy, money-making apps have become invaluable tools. These platforms act as digital marketplaces, connecting individuals with specific skills to work opportunities.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, here are some of the most popular freelancing and gig economy platforms to try.UpworkUpwork is one of the largest global freelancing marketplace platforms, connecting businesses with freelancers for a variety of services. You can choose from both hourly and fixed-price projects – with inbuilt tools for communication, time tracking, and secure payments.Freelancers create detailed profiles, showcase their portfolios, and…

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Gold Technical Analysis The gold market continues to be very noisy, but ultimately, I think you’ve got a situation where traders are just simply trying to sort out where to go next mainly due to the noise that we have seen over the last several weeks, perhaps in a bid to try to work off some of the froth from the move higher. Furthermore, you also have to keep in mind that traders are looking at a plethora of different things going on at the same time. Geopolitical concerns, there are concerns about the US dollar, what the Federal Reserve…

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Freelancer works from homegetty Quiet periods of business shouldn’t just be dead zones. They are opportunities for smart freelancers and solopreneurs to future-proof their businesses. Rather than worrying about when or where the next lead will come in, you can use this time to intentionally build your personal brand, develop your skills, forge new relationships, create content, and make strategic moves that help to generate hot new leads and revenue for your business. Read on for 10 ways to take advantage of a slow season: 1. Audit Your Business It’s time to give your business a thorough audit. Review everything…

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U.S. stock futures were pointing to losses at the market open on Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements threatened to pour cold water on the previous day’s Nvidia-led rally.Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 112 points, or 0.3%. S&P 500 futures were falling 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures were also dropping 0.2%.Trump announced in a letter late Wednesday that the U.S. will charge a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods starting Aug. 1. It is the highest level announced so far among the raft of letters sent to various national governments, with the White House citing legal action…

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Freelancer Financials has relaunched its website and branding with a new focus on serving the wider flexible Labour workforce across the UK.  The broker, part of Mortgage Quest Limited, has expanded its services beyond limited company and umbrella payroll contractors to now support all types of contract workers and self-employed people.  This includes locums, agency workers, zero-hour contract workers and CIS subcontractors in jobs such as seafaring, law, dentistry, IT and oil rigging. John Yerou, managing director of Mortgage Quest Limited and founder of Freelancer Financials, said: “Our industry has changed and so have we.  “This relaunch goes beyond a…

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