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Tax breaks for self-employed welcome but government has "much more to do"

IPSE responds to the news of National Insurance cuts for the self-employed at the 2023 Autumn Statement.

Mandy Clarke steps back from IPSE's Board of Directors after seven years

Outgoing Co-Chair Mandy Clarke has stepped down as a Director after serving more than seven years as a member of the Board.

Boost in self-employed numbers “good news for business”

IPSE has celebrated new statistics showing that the self-employed population has grown for four consecutive quarters - the first time this has happened since the onset of the pandemic.

Britain’s top freelancer of the year celebrated for promoting transparency in journalism

The winner of the 'Outstanding Freelancer Award' was unveiled at the IPSE Freelancer Awards 2023.

A message from IPSE’s Co-Chair Iain Sturrock on National Freelancers Day

Find out what exciting things are happening at IPSE, what changes members can expect in the near future and how you can get involved in our campaigns.

Flexible expertise is needed to “power the NHS for another 75 years” says IPSE

As the the NHS turns 75 years old, IPSE calls on the government to urgently reconsider the vital role that specialist contractors and freelancers play in resourcing within the NHS.

Freelance tax grab sparks talent drain as one in five seek work abroad

New research, released today by IPSE, has revealed that more than one in five (22%) of the UK’s freelance population plan to seek contracts with firms overseas, in response to the IR35 reforms.

Self-employed pension crisis fears renewed as research suggests 45% aren’t saving

Calls for targeted measures to boost self-employed retirement savings have been renewed as new research suggests 45% of the self-employed aren't saving into a pension.