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Our research underpins our campaigning efforts

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

Read the latest insights from the team...

Year end tax planning 2026 2
Year-end tax planning opportunities for the self employed
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As the tax year draws to a close, our specialist financial advisory partner Chase de Vere summarise the key things to think about before tax year-end.

05 Mar 2026
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Chase de Vere
How to build self employed financial resilience 2
How the self-employed can build more financial stability
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Practical tips for the self-employed to manage income volatility, grow savings, and strengthen long-term financial resilience.

04 Mar 2026
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Josh Toovey
Self employed finances in fragile state 2
Self-employed finances in “fragile” state, warns IPSE
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New research into the financial health of the self-employed sector has found that more than 1.5 million have little cash in reserve, with many more struggling to ...

02 Mar 2026
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