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Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.

The UK government’s decision to integrate artificial intelligence into public sector operations has raised concerns over potential job losses, particularly within the civil service.

Government’s AI investment will create opportunities, not job losses, says tech leader

18 March 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

The UK government’s decision to integrate artificial intelligence into public sector operations has raised concerns over potential job losses, particularly within the civil service.

Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package.

Kemi Badenoch’s Net Zero U-turn: A Political Play or a Policy Disaster?

18 March 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package.

Thank heavens, indeed, for Mark Carney. After watching his Thanksgiving address, I’ve never been more delighted at the thought that the next Prime Minister of Canada could be one of the most able public figures on the planet.

Thank goodness for Mark Carney: The quiet genius poised to lead Canada

10 March 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Mark Carney’s measured leadership, global economic savvy, and calm persona make him the ideal next Prime Minister of Canada in this insightful opinion piece.

Discover how Manchester’s thriving business environment, top universities, and strategic location have propelled the city to become a key legal hub, according to Clarke Willmott’s Ed Foulkes.

Manchester’s legal sector: How the city rose to challenge London’s dominance

10 March 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Discover how Manchester’s thriving business environment, top universities, and strategic location have propelled the city to become a key legal hub, according to Clarke Willmott’s Ed Foulkes.

Bitcoin has surged to a fresh record high, briefly breaking through the $106,000 (£83,700) mark, after President-elect Donald Trump hinted that his incoming administration may build a “strategic reserve” of the cryptocurrency, akin to the United States’ longstanding emergency oil stockpile.

Sorry Donald, but we are carbon neutral and proud of it

2 March 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

As businesses roll back carbon neutrality under Trump’s ‘Drill Baby Drill’ influence, Capital Business Media stands firm.

A second term for Donald Trump promises to revive “Trumponomics” – policies defined by protectionism, deregulation, and strong-arm geopolitical tactics.

The five challenges and opportunities for UK SMEs under a second Trump presidency

2 March 20252 March 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Jamie Young 0 Comments

How a second Trump presidency could reshape UK SMEs’ trade, tax, currency, and supply chain strategies. Discover the challenges and opportunities of “Trumponomics” in a post-Brexit climate.

Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.

No-Shows, Ozempic, and the £50 Fee: Restaurants Have Had Enough

1 March 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.

On the 50th anniversary that Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party Richard Alvin looks at the era that would shape the country for decades.

50 years on from Thatcher’s rise: is Britain broken without her brand of leadership?

11 February 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Fifty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party, setting in motion an era that would shape the country for decades.

Wondering why is customer service important? Richard Alvin looks at how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.

Cheer up, Britain! Why customer service really matters—and it’s not that hard to get right

8 February 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Wondering why is customer service important? Discover how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had 'no interest' in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful. 

Bridget Phillipson thinks she knows better than successful head teachers

7 February 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had ‘no interest’ in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful. 

Sainsbury’s warns that unclear tax proposals from the Chancellor are dampening consumer confidence, with shoppers holding off on big-ticket purchases. The supermarket urges clarity ahead of the Budget.

Chancellor needs to stop relying on selling futures and rethink economic strategy for the present

29 January 202529 January 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

Leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg is calling on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reconsider her approach to boosting the UK economy.

For SME business owners contemplating a sale, the recent Capital Gains Tax (CGT) increases announced in the Budget present new challenges.

Protecting your business value: Cybersecurity & compliance in a post-CGT Hike era

23 January 202523 January 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Not Ltd 0 Comments

CGT hikes will bring a new era of M&A, warns Ed Bartlett, CEO of Hicomply

Richard Alvin looks at how Sorkin’s political drama influenced real leaders, from Blair to Trudeau, and why Trump isn’t as far from Bartlet as you might think.

Bartlet vs. Trump: the surprising West Wing secrets that still shape global politics

20 January 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

How Sorkin’s political drama influenced real leaders, from Blair to Trudeau, and why Trump isn’t as far from Bartlet as you might think.

Labour Party

Did Ben Elton predict his beloved Labour’s taxing future?

13 January 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights Richard Alvin 0 Comments

There’s a certain clairvoyance required of a great satirist, an almost supernatural knack for holding up a mirror to society and forcing us to see the grotesque reflection that lurks behind our glossy veneers.

Why forcing teams back to the office is a regressive move, stifling productivity, morale, and profits in an era proven fit for remote work.

Why forcing a return to the office is a step backwards for business

5 January 20258 November 2025 Freelancer Opinion & Insights, This Is How I Run My Business Richard Alvin 0 Comments

Why forcing teams back to the office is a regressive move, stifling productivity, morale, and profits in an era proven fit for remote work.

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The mental health impact of late payments is finally being acknowledged, with new guidance launched to help freelancers and small business owners cope when cashflow uncertainty starts to bite.

New guidance set to tackle the mental health toll of late payments

New guidance highlights the mental health impact of late payments, but freelancers say enforcement — not wellbeing advice — is what’s really needed.

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Most self-employed and freelancers failing to save for retirement, Aviva finds

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