IPSE warns Chancellor against self-employed tax rises ahead of March Budget
Alasdair Hutchison explains IPSE's Budget submission and its urgent calls for government not to raise self-employed taxes and harm the already fragile sector.
- 22 Jan 2021
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What IPSE is doing for you in 2021
As the dedicated membership body for the self-employed, the IPSE team is hard at work to support you in 2021.
- 15 Jan 2021
How to deal with a quiet spell as a freelancer
Freelance writer Fiona Thomas shares her top tips to re-evaluate your self-employed business and find freelance work.
- 12 Jan 2021
New proposal for limited company director support: how does it work?
IPSE's Alasdair Hutchison explains the Directors Income Support Scheme and why IPSE is supporting the idea.
- 12 Jan 2021
Brexit deal: a brief guide on what it means for freelancers
IPSE Alasdair Hutchison details what the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement will mean for freelancers.
- 8 Jan 2021
IPSE’s new report shines light on tough year for freelancers and their finances
IPSE's Alasdair Hutchison summarises our latest report on the impact of covid-19 on the self-employed and why government should improve its support to this group.
- 23 Dec 2020
Board elections: do you have what it takes to be an IPSE Director?
IPSE needs an effective non-executive Board to help set our strategy and guide us through these times. That is why we are looking to elect two talented and astute Directors to join us.
- 22 Dec 2020
How to get a mortgage as a self-employed worker
IPSE partner and contractor specialist mortgage broker CMME answers questions about how to access a mortgage for the self-employed.
- 11 Dec 2020
How freelancers and contractors can get ready for Brexit
IPSE's Alasdair Hutchison explains the latest Brexit developments, what they mean and how freelancers should prepare.
- 11 Dec 2020
Christmas gift ideas for the self-employed and freelancers
Choose the perfect present for the freelancer, self-employed worker, or consultant in your life.
- 11 Dec 2020
Treasury Minister faces a grilling from Lords on IR35
IPSE's Andy Chamberlain discusses a crucial IR35 hearing in the House of Lords and what it means for the new rules.
- 11 Dec 2020
How does the IPSE member referral scheme work?
Membership co-ordinator Patrick Carter talks through the rewards available to IPSE members through the referral scheme.
- 2 Dec 2020
10 tips for managing your expenses if you're self-employed
Starling Bank shares 10 tips on how to manage your expenses as a self-employed professional.
- 1 Dec 2020
Freelancer earnings remain low as new lockdown takes hold, is this the new normal?
In the latest addition of the Freelance Confidence Index we may be seeing the settling of several trends. IPSE's Economic Policy Advisor takes us through the latest results.
- 25 Nov 2020
Campaign for limited company directors continues – will the Treasury listen?
Ahead of the Spending Review, IPSE recaps our campaigning work for limited company directors and some new proposals on how government could support them during the covid-19 crisis.
- 25 Nov 2020
Late payment during the pandemic is harming freelancers’ financial prospects – but help may be on the way
IPSE's Alasdair Hutchison discusses our new research and how late payment is hitting freelancers' finances during coronavirus.
- 17 Nov 2020
Pension and life assurance for the self-employed: What do IPSE members get?
IPSE members benefit from access to life assurance and a pension. Membership co-ordinator Patrick Carter explains the future benefits of an IPSE membership.
- 6 Nov 2020
What can the last recession tell us about how freelancers will adapt after coronavirus?
In this third and final blog in our series, we take a look at what the last recession can tell us about what coronavirus means for freelancers.
- 6 Nov 2020