2020 Q4 key findings

Freelancers’ 12-month confidence index in the UK economy has increased to its highest level since 2017.

Coronavirus continues to be the top factor negatively influencing freelancers’ business performance.

Freelancers’ spare capacity recovered slightly for the second quarter in a row but remained very high at 4.3 weeks.

Freelancers expect an average decrease of 9.1% in their day rates over the next 12 months.