Half of freelance creatives (50.7%) say rising stress levels are affecting their work as client budgets tighten across the industry, according to new research from The Accountancy Partnership. At the same time, half of respondents (50.2%) say client budget cuts had the biggest negative impact on their work in 2025, suggesting that financial pressures affecting businesses may be reducing demand for creative services. Key findings from creative freelancers Half (50.2%) say client budget cuts are the biggest challenge affecting their work Over half (50.7%) report increased stress or anxiety Around…
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