The self-employed have been hit particularly hard, with many excluded from government support.
However, IPSE has been here throughout the pandemic, advocating on your behalf, member or not, and supporting our members with helplines, webinars and advice.
Watch our latest webinar on Coronavirus support.
Learn about the fourth and fifth rounds of the Self-Employment Income Support Schem; the Job Retention Scheme (furlough) which can be accessed by some freelancers; help with tax bills and the Recovery Loan Scheme.
Stay up to date on the latest advice around COVID.
SEISS/furlough clawback is the process whereby HMRC investigate and then recoup excess or wrongly claimed support payments. If you're being investigated or want to learn more about how to prepare in advance, read our advice page here.
The complete step-by-step guide to easily and quickly claim the fifth round of the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme, with questions answered by the self-employment trade body IPSE.
IPSE provides the latest updates for members and the self-employed on the coronavirus, including what we're doing to lobby government and the advice available for freelancers.
IPSE's guide to the government's Bounce Back Loan Scheme: what the BBLS was, key features of the scheme, repayment of the loan and more.
Although most restrictions on social contact were lifted on 19 July, rules around self-isolation are still in place.
This report examines the impact of the pandemic, over a year on from its onset, on freelancers’ businesses and income whilst also reviewing the approaches taken by freelancers to mitigate against the pandemic and their plans for the future. The report also focuses on how the pandemic and gaps in economic support have influenced freelancers' attitudes towards government.
Read the report
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We have a dedicated advice page to help you navigate directly to specific sections including brexit, coronavirus, business insurances, and ways of working.
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Check our webinar hub regularly as we aim to answer some of your burning questions and discuss the latest developments of the COVID-19 crisis and all areas of self-employment.
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We're constantly updating our list of commonly asked questions from freelancers and the self-employed to reflect the latest government policy and advice.
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