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In this blog, we explore what the new Employment Rights Bill means specifically for the self-employed and what IPSE believes government's next steps must be.

IPSE's Fred Hicks runs through what's included in IPSE's first Budget submission under Keir Starmer's government.

IPSE comments on new data indicating that freelance rates have dropped significantly in the second quarter of 2024.

IPSE's Fred Hicks discusses why new survey data is showing that tax rules - not the economy - are now freelancers' biggest business concern.

IPSE calls on the Chancellor to build a fairer, simpler tax system for millions of sole proprietors going it alone.

IPSE has praised the Conservative's manifesto pledge to scrap national insurance for the self-employed but warned that limited company directors need equivalent s...

IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews the latest labour market data to explore how contractors could help alleviate the concerns of clients and outlines how the Chancellor...

Joshua Toovey uses the findings of the latest IR35 Spotlight report to outline why the rules are deeply damaging to both UK businesses and the wider economy.

Joshua Toovey argues that the self-employed are suffering amidst political infighting and a lack of tailored policymaking from government.

IPSE’s Joshua Toovey argues that the Spring Budget was a missed opportunity as the latest findings from IPSE’s Freelancer Confidence Index reveal confidence and r...

Tens of thousands more over 50s are now running their own businesses despite an overall decline in self-employment since 2020.

Autumn Statements have become less like an update on the economy in the past few years – as was previously intended with them – and much more of a showcase event ...