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We can only make the UK a fairer place to be self-employed with up-to-date sources of data and information.
Some of our key pieces of research:
IR35 Spotlight Report
The Self-Employed Landscape
Confidence Index
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What the ideal client looks like, according to the self-employed
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We review the top traits the self-employed look for in their clients, based on research.
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Making Tax Digital: Separating fact from fiction
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This article debunks common myths about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and explains what the April 2026 changes will actually mean for sole traders.
12 Feb 2026
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Are Gen Z really driving a side hustle boom? Here’s what the data says
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Are Generation Z really behind a side hustle boom, or is it all hype? After digging into the latest data, IPSE's Fred Hicks has the answer.
12 Feb 2026
Fred Hicks
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