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UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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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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Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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e-commerce
Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.
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Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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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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Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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hybrid & remote work
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workforce technology
TechDay spoke with Remote's CRO, Chris McNamara, to discuss the company's global impact and innovative workforce strategies.
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'Remote Talent', a global marketplace connecting remote workers & employers

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
'Remote Talent', a global marketplace aiming to link remote job seekers and employers, has been launched by HR platform Remote.
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Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand

Fri, 6th Jan 2023
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Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.
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UNIQLO operator chooses Adyen for multiple market payments

Thu, 7th Jul 2022
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open source
The operator of UNIQLO, Fast Retailing, has selected Adyen to power payments for its in-store and online checkout in multiple markets.
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Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Mon, 16th May 2022
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.
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How interconnection increased global data flows by 45X

Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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Global data flows surge 45x in a decade, driving a digital economy boom and reshaping global GDP, McKinsey report reveals.
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Kiwis get wise to Freelancer

Thu, 13th Sep 2012
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Value of projects completed hits one million NZD for the Kiwi arm of the world's largest outsourcing and crowd-sourcing marketplace.