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ITV Green Room expands to Manchester and Cardiff with call for 50 freelancers

ITV and the Film and TV Charity are recruiting for the second cohort of the programme, which aims to tackle loneliness among freelancers between jobs.

By Digital Gossip, 3 November 2026

Software

York production professional Kieran Nicholson launches Crew&Co freelance network

The global membership platform, opening on 5 January 2027, aims to help production companies and agencies find vetted freelance crew at short notice.

By Digital Gossip, 15 October 2026

Opinion

Designer Sophie O’Connor warns of paid briefs that train AI on creative taste

The brand designer says AI companies are approaching designers with flattering, paid briefs whose real purpose is to teach models judgement and aesthetics.

By Digital Gossip, 5 October 2026

Software

FreeAgent urges sole traders to act as HMRC begins Making Tax Digital auto sign-ups

HMRC will this month start automatically enrolling thousands of landlords, sole traders and small business owners into Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Scottish accounting software firm FreeAgent says those affected should move now.

By Digital Gossip, 16 September 2026

Regions

Manchester creative freelancers borrowing and taking second jobs, Loqbox survey finds

Research from Loqbox shows 79% of Manchester creative freelancers have seen their credit score fall since going self-employed, and every one surveyed has seriously considered quitting the industry.

By Digital Gossip, 10 September 2026

Opinion

Freelancers

ITV Green Room expands to Manchester and Cardiff with call for 50 freelancers

York production professional Kieran Nicholson launches Crew&Co freelance network

Designer Sophie O’Connor warns of paid briefs that train AI on creative taste

FreeAgent urges sole traders to act as HMRC begins Making Tax Digital auto sign-ups

Manchester creative freelancers borrowing and taking second jobs, Loqbox survey finds

Paul Burke criticises LinkedIn recruiters who crowdsource candidates then ignore them

FreeAgent warns sole traders of Making Tax Digital penalties

Six North East freelancers launch NE Comms Collective

Only 12% of sole traders fully understand Making Tax Digital rules, FreeAgent finds

Greater Manchester opens £10.5m production fund for film and TV

Half of creative freelancers say stress has risen as budgets tighten

FreeAgent warns freelancers heading to World Cup over expense claims and US tax