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By Aurora Johnson

Self-employed individuals have flourished throughout the recession in the UK, with around 40% of all being created by freelancers and contractors. The number of freelancers has also increased by 9% since the beginning of the recession, and it’s thought that employers are choosing to go down the outsourcing route thanks to the savings that can be made.