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We are the UK's authoritative source of information on the self-employed

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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...

Why 2026 cant come too soon for self employed 2
Why 2026 cannot come soon enough for the self-employed
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IPSE's Josh Toovey explains why 2026 could bring renewed opportunity for the self-employed after a tough 2025 of limited projects and rising costs.

17 Dec 2025
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Josh Toovey
Which expenses can the self employed claim at Christmas 2
Which expenses can the self-employed claim at Christmas?
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The festive season is a chance to celebrate another year of hard work, thank clients and colleagues, and relax after filing your tax returns for the last financia...

17 Dec 2025
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Dan Thornton
Christmas gift ideas for the self employed and freelancers 2
Christmas gift ideas for the self-employed and freelancers

If you’re running a business, the festive season is often a busy time with client projects to finish, tax returns to submit, and plans to make for the following y...

17 Dec 2025
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Dan Thornton
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