u/DifficultShip5629

For those doing side gigs / self-employed work in the UK do you actually end up paying much tax on your earnings?

For example, if you make around £10,000–£15,000 a year from delivery work or another side income, how much tax do you normally end up paying after claiming legitimate business expenses?

Are there legal ways to reduce the taxable profit significantly through mileage, fuel, insurance, phone costs, vehicle expenses, equipment, etc.?

Just trying to understand how people manage their tax efficiently and legally rather than losing a big chunk of their hard-earned side income.

My wife and I are renting a room in a shared property with two other tenants (a man and a woman, both around 40+). They are not a couple and occupy separate rooms.

For some time, we’ve felt that they don’t want us living in the property. They have mentioned several times that they would prefer to have the entire property for themselves and that they would be interested in taking the whole property if they could get it for a lower price. The landlord has apparently chosen to accommodate other tenants instead.
Since then, there have been repeated situations that make us uncomfortable.

For example, the male tenant has made comments to my wife about how much we eat, including things along the lines of, “Do you eat this much?” and comments suggesting that we eat overnight. These comments have happened more than once, including when I wasn’t at home.

They also complain to the landlord about us working from home. We basically use a laptop and charger and don’t use a heater or anything that would create significant additional consumption. Despite this, the landlord has visited the property and questioned/observed what we are doing while working from home.

At the same time, the other tenants appear to use a significant amount of water for things such as cleaning a large plant/fish tank and gardening-related activities, but they seem particularly focused on our supposed consumption.

The overall situation is making us feel targeted and unwelcome in our own home. We don’t want unnecessary conflict, but the repeated comments and complaints are becoming stressful.

My questions are:
-At what point does repeated behaviour like this become harassment rather than simply unpleasant housemate behaviour?
-Would you consider this something that could reasonably be reported to the police, or is it primarily a landlord/tenancy dispute?
-Should we simply document every incident and avoid engaging with them?
-Has anyone experienced something similar, and how did you handle it?

I’m mainly looking for practical advice on what would be reasonable to do next.

I’ve recently started creating content around fashion, lifestyle & fitness, and I’m experimenting with different styles of content.

I’d genuinely love some feedback from people who are into this kind of content:

• What type of posts catch your attention most?
• What makes you want to follow a new creator?
• What could make the page more interesting?

If you’re interested, you can have a look at the page here: https://www.instagram.com/hemaah.i?igsh=MmV5YW15NWs3ZTNv

Honest feedback - good or bad is welcome. 👀

We’re looking for a creative video editor to join us on a long-term basis for editing lifestyle-focused content, including:
-Get Ready With Me (GRWM)
-Fitness & Gym
-Daily Lifestyle
-Reels and Short-form Content

Reference Style:
Bhavana Chowdary’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bhavanachowdaryy

Requirements:
-Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
-Able to create engaging, fast-paced edits with clean transitions, captions, sound effects, and music.
-Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content trends.

Tamil-speaking editors are preferred for smoother communication.

This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re looking for someone reliable, consistent, and creative.

How to Apply:

Please reply only if you are a Tamil-speaking editor and send:
-Your portfolio or previous editing work (Reels/Shorts preferred).
-The editing software you use (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
-Your editing charges (per reel or monthly, if applicable).

We’re looking for a creative video editor to join us on a long-term basis for editing lifestyle-focused content, including:
-Get Ready With Me (GRWM)
-Fitness & Gym
-Daily Lifestyle
-Reels and Short-form Content

Reference Style:
Bhavana Chowdary’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bhavanachowdaryy

Requirements:
-Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
-Able to create engaging, fast-paced edits with clean transitions, captions, sound effects, and music.
-Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content trends.

Tamil-speaking editors are preferred for smoother communication.

This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re looking for someone reliable, consistent, and creative.

How to Apply:

Please reply only if you are a Tamil-speaking editor and send:
-Your portfolio or previous editing work (Reels/Shorts preferred).
-The editing software you use (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
-Your editing charges (per reel or monthly, if applicable).

We’re looking for a creative video editor to join us on a long-term basis for editing lifestyle-focused content, including:
-Get Ready With Me (GRWM)
-Fitness & Gym
-Daily Lifestyle
-Reels and Short-form Content

Reference Style:
Bhavana Chowdary’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bhavanachowdaryy

Requirements:
-Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
-Able to create engaging, fast-paced edits with clean transitions, captions, sound effects, and music.
-Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content trends.

Tamil-speaking editors are preferred for smoother communication.

This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re looking for someone reliable, consistent, and creative.

How to Apply:

Please reply only if you are a Tamil-speaking editor and send:
-Your portfolio or previous editing work (Reels/Shorts preferred).
-The editing software you use (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
-Your editing charges (per reel or monthly, if applicable).

We’re looking for a creative video editor to join us on a long-term basis for editing lifestyle-focused content, including:
-Get Ready With Me (GRWM)
-Fitness & Gym
-Daily Lifestyle
-Reels and Short-form Content

Reference Style:
Bhavana Chowdary’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bhavanachowdaryy

Requirements:
-Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
-Able to create engaging, fast-paced edits with clean transitions, captions, sound effects, and music.
-Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content trends.

Tamil-speaking editors are preferred for smoother communication.

This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re looking for someone reliable, consistent, and creative.

How to Apply:

Please reply only if you are a Tamil-speaking editor and send:
-Your portfolio or previous editing work (Reels/Shorts preferred).
-The editing software you use (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
-Your editing charges (per reel or monthly, if applicable).

We’re looking for a creative video editor to join us on a long-term basis for editing lifestyle-focused content, including:
-Get Ready With Me (GRWM)
-Fitness & Gym
-Daily Lifestyle
-Reels and Short-form Content

Reference Style:
Bhavana Chowdary’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bhavanachowdaryy

Requirements:
-Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
-Able to create engaging, fast-paced edits with clean transitions, captions, sound effects, and music.
-Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content trends.

Tamil-speaking editors are preferred for smoother communication.

This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re looking for someone reliable, consistent, and creative.

How to Apply:

Please reply only if you are a Tamil-speaking editor and send:
-Your portfolio or previous editing work (Reels/Shorts preferred).
-The editing software you use (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
-Your editing charges (per reel or monthly, if applicable).

We’re looking for a creative video editor to join us on a long-term basis for editing lifestyle-focused content, including:
-Get Ready With Me (GRWM)
-Fitness & Gym
-Daily Lifestyle
-Reels and Short-form Content

Reference Style:
Bhavana Chowdary’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bhavanachowdaryy

Requirements:
-Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.
-Able to create engaging, fast-paced edits with clean transitions, captions, sound effects, and music.
-Good understanding of Instagram Reels and short-form content trends.

Tamil-speaking editors are preferred for smoother communication.

This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re looking for someone reliable, consistent, and creative.

How to Apply:

Please reply only if you are a Tamil-speaking editor and send:
-Your portfolio or previous editing work (Reels/Shorts preferred).
-The editing software you use (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve).
-Your editing charges (per reel or monthly, if applicable).

Where can I find B-roll footage to support storytelling? For example, if I'm narrating a story, I need relevant video clips that visually complement what I'm saying.

Hey everyone,

I’m 29F and I never learned how to swim growing up. I’ve finally decided I want to fix that, but honestly I have no idea where to start or what’s normal when it comes to lessons.

I’m based in the UK (Edinburgh area if that helps), and I’m wondering:
-Where do adults usually go for beginner swimming lessons?
-Is it better to start with group classes or go for 1-to-1 coaching?
-Roughly how much should I expect to pay?
-And realistically, how long does it take to feel comfortable in the water?

I do feel a bit nervous starting this late, especially seeing kids who already swim so easily 😅 but I really want to learn properly and not just mess around in the shallow end forever.

If anyone has done this as an adult or knows good places/instructors around here, I’d really appreciate your advice.

Thanks a lot!

Job Title: Freelance Video Editor – Social Media (Reels/Shorts)
Location: Remote (India – South India Preferred)
Job Type: Part-Time / Retainer Freelance

About the Project:
We are scaling a premium high-performance personal brand centered around an elite athlete's routine (Guinness World Record Holder, Athlete, 9-to-5 corporate professional). The content focuses on the "Functional Athlete Build"—combining strength training, high-velocity skating, productivity, and mindset.
We are looking for a creative, disciplined video editor to handle post-production for daily Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Key Responsibilities:
Edit raw footage (gym, street skating, cooking vlogs, desktop work) into highly engaging 30-60 second vertical videos.
Craft fast-paced, high-retention edits using speed-ramping, visual hooks, clean sound design (SFX), and color grading.
Generate and animate clean, bold English subtitles over spoken Tanglish (Tamil + English) voiceovers.
Maintain a premium, modern, global aesthetic

Reference:
https://www.instagram.com/manaskr.thapa
https://www.instagram.com/isaacoppermann
https://www.instagram.com/fitwithakshuuu
https://www.instagram.com/imtiazz\_
https://www.instagram.com/ved.iyer?igsh=M2NlZHBlMTlsbDA3
https://www.instagram.com/ayan.fitss?igsh=NjVtdHVlajUzcGZq
https://www.instagram.com/jaketm11

Requirements:
Proven portfolio of editing highly engaging vertical content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts).
Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
Strong understanding of pacing, current social media audio trends, and retention hooks.
Fluency/strong familiarity with spoken Tamil/Tanglish is preferred to ensure sound cues and subtitles match perfectly.

How to Apply:
Please submit your portfolio containing links to your top vertical/short-form video edits along with your commercial expectations (per video rate or monthly retainer for 15-20 videos).

Job Title: Freelance Video Editor – Social Media (Reels/Shorts)
Location: Remote (India – South India Preferred)
Job Type: Part-Time / Retainer Freelance

About the Project:
We are scaling a premium high-performance personal brand centered around an elite athlete's routine (Guinness World Record Holder, Athlete, 9-to-5 corporate professional). The content focuses on the "Functional Athlete Build"—combining strength training, high-velocity skating, productivity, and mindset.
We are looking for a creative, disciplined video editor to handle post-production for daily Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Key Responsibilities:
Edit raw footage (gym, street skating, cooking vlogs, desktop work) into highly engaging 30-60 second vertical videos.
Craft fast-paced, high-retention edits using speed-ramping, visual hooks, clean sound design (SFX), and color grading.
Generate and animate clean, bold English subtitles over spoken Tanglish (Tamil + English) voiceovers.
Maintain a premium, modern, global aesthetic

Reference:
https://www.instagram.com/manaskr.thapa
https://www.instagram.com/isaacoppermann
https://www.instagram.com/fitwithakshuuu
https://www.instagram.com/imtiazz\_
https://www.instagram.com/ved.iyer?igsh=M2NlZHBlMTlsbDA3
https://www.instagram.com/ayan.fitss?igsh=NjVtdHVlajUzcGZq
https://www.instagram.com/jaketm11

Requirements:
Proven portfolio of editing highly engaging vertical content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts).
Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
Strong understanding of pacing, current social media audio trends, and retention hooks.
Fluency/strong familiarity with spoken Tamil/Tanglish is preferred to ensure sound cues and subtitles match perfectly.

How to Apply:
Please submit your portfolio containing links to your top vertical/short-form video edits along with your commercial expectations (per video rate or monthly retainer for 15-20 videos).

Job Title: Freelance Video Editor – Social Media (Reels/Shorts)
Location: Remote (India – South India Preferred)
Job Type: Part-Time / Retainer Freelance

About the Project:
We are scaling a premium high-performance personal brand centered around an elite athlete's routine (Guinness World Record Holder, Athlete, 9-to-5 corporate professional). The content focuses on the "Functional Athlete Build"—combining strength training, high-velocity skating, productivity, and mindset.
We are looking for a creative, disciplined video editor to handle post-production for daily Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Key Responsibilities:
Edit raw footage (gym, street skating, cooking vlogs, desktop work) into highly engaging 30-60 second vertical videos.
Craft fast-paced, high-retention edits using speed-ramping, visual hooks, clean sound design (SFX), and color grading.
Generate and animate clean, bold English subtitles over spoken Tanglish (Tamil + English) voiceovers.
Maintain a premium, modern, global aesthetic

Reference:
https://www.instagram.com/manaskr.thapa
https://www.instagram.com/isaacoppermann
https://www.instagram.com/fitwithakshuuu
https://www.instagram.com/imtiazz_
https://www.instagram.com/ved.iyer?igsh=M2NlZHBlMTlsbDA3
https://www.instagram.com/ayan.fitss?igsh=NjVtdHVlajUzcGZq
https://www.instagram.com/jaketm11

Requirements:
Proven portfolio of editing highly engaging vertical content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts).
Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro.
Strong understanding of pacing, current social media audio trends, and retention hooks.
Fluency/strong familiarity with spoken Tamil/Tanglish is preferred to ensure sound cues and subtitles match perfectly.

How to Apply:
Please submit your portfolio containing links to your top vertical/short-form video edits along with your commercial expectations (per video rate or monthly retainer for 15-20 videos).

HIRING: British On-Camera Presenter — 30-Second Channel Intro (Paid, Full Buyout)

About the project

We are looking for a warm, authentic British presenter to record a 30-second on-camera intro for a YouTube channel a British nostalgia and heritage channel celebrating working-class Britain from the 1960s to the 1980s.

What we need

•	30-second scripted piece to camera  
•	Script is provided — no writing required  
•	Clean, steady shot — face clearly visible  
•	Good natural lighting  
•	Clear audio — no background noise  
•	Raw or lightly edited MP4 file delivered digitally

The right person

•	British accent (any region welcome)  
•	Aged 45 or over preferred — must feel authentic to the audience  
•	Warm, trustworthy, natural delivery  
•	No presenting experience required — genuine feels better than polished

What you receive

•	Fixed one-time payment upon delivery  
•	Rate: £30-£70 depending on experience  
•	Payment via PayPal or bank transfer

Rights and agreement

This is a paid work-for-hire commission. By accepting this job you agree that:

•	All rights to the footage transfer fully to the client upon payment  
•	You make no claim to channel ownership, revenue, or brand  
•	The footage may be used on YouTube and associated social platforms indefinitely  
•	You will sign a simple one-page work-for-hire agreement before filming begins

How to apply

Send a short video message (even a phone selfie video is fine) introducing yourself and saying a few words in your natural voice. No showreel required.

Been getting proper into watching documentaries about old Britain lately. The kind of stuff that actually shows what life was like, pit villages, factory towns, the high streets we lost, industries that just vanished overnight.

Can’t seem to find many channels that do it well though. Most of what comes up is either too academic or just feels hollow.

Anyone got any recommendations? Doesn’t matter if they’re big or small channels, just genuinely good ones that treat the subject with a bit of respect.

Looking for a video editor who can create cinematic AI-generated content for disaster documentary videos — dramatic, atmospheric, and story-driven with a strong voiceover and copyright-free b-roll.

What we need:
• Cinematic AI video generation (Runway, Kling, Pika, Sora, etc.)
• Disaster/documentary visual style — storms, floods, collapses, historical events
• Storytelling-led structure with voiceover sync
• Copyright-free b-roll only
• 10–12 minute long-form videos

The deal:
• 💰 $20 per video
• ⏱️ 2–3 day turnaround
• 📅 1 video/week to start

To apply:
Portfolio only. No “hi”, no intros, no empty messages.
Just drop your work. If it has AI-generated disaster or documentary content, we’ll talk. If not, don’t send.

Looking for a video editor who can create cinematic AI-generated content for disaster documentary videos — dramatic, atmospheric, and story-driven with a strong voiceover and copyright-free b-roll.
What we need:
• Cinematic AI video generation (Runway, Kling, Pika, Sora, etc.)
• Disaster/documentary visual style — storms, floods, collapses, historical events
• Storytelling-led structure with voiceover sync
• Copyright-free b-roll only
• 10–12 minute long-form videos

The deal:
• 💰 $20 per video
• ⏱️ 2–3 day turnaround
• 📅 1 video/week to start

To apply:
Portfolio only. No “hi”, no intros, no empty messages.
Just drop your work. If it has AI-generated disaster or documentary content, we’ll talk. If not, don’t send.