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IPSE welcomes the appointment of Emma Jones OBE as the new Small Business Commissioner, calling on government to equip the role with increased powers to tackle la...

IPSE’s Joshua Toovey explains what the recent announcement of planned changes to Companies House reporting means for company directors.

In this secret contractor blog, an anonymous IPSE member shares their verdict on how much more you should charge for working inside IR35.

Without the structure and benefits of traditional employment, it’s essential for self-employed professionals to take early action to secure their financial future...

IPSE's Joshua Toovey uses the latest data to outline how many freelancers are currently operating in the UK.

IPSE's Fred Hicks runs though the most common reasons freelance invoices get paid late, and what you can do to help yourself get paid promptly.

IPSE's Joshua Toovey argues that our political parties have lost their way when it comes to the UK's smallest businesses.

As a self-employed professional, your ability to earn an income is your most valuable asset. But what would happen if illness or injury stopped you from working –...

IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines the top five tax tips for the self-employed so you can get ahead of next year's tax year end.

IPSE's Joshua Toovey runs through the key announcements for the self-employed at the 2025 Spring Statement.

Following a ruling that four sports broadcasters broke rules on coordinating their freelancers' pay, IPSE's Fred Hicks looks at the options for levelling the play...

The government has revealed plans to lift a key tax threshold for side hustles - IPSE's Fred Hicks explains what you need to know.