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IPSE launches Better Self-Employment campaign

We're calling on the government to improve parental leave for the self-employed, cut the bureaucracy and constant tax tweaks that hold small businesses back, and simplify labour market rules so self-employment is a viable choice for everyone.

In brief

IPSE reacts as almost 300,000 sole traders and landlords miss Making Tax Digital deadline arrow_forward

IPSE raises alarm over HMRC's monthly payments consultation arrow_forward

Josh Toovey given a seat on government's Small Business Regulatory Taskforce arrow_forward

Vicks Rodwell joins the Small Business Minister at Downing Street to discuss youth self-employment arrow_forward

Campaigning

What we continue to fight for

Parental pay. Self-employment shouldn't mean losing maternity and paternity pay. We're calling for parity with employed parents.
Making Tax Digital. Keep those earning under £30,000 out of MTD's scope, so modest incomes aren't hit with costs they can't absorb.
IR35. These rules make it too hard to hire flexible talent. We want the 2017 and 2021 reforms reversed.
Artificial Intelligence. Your work shouldn't train AI models without your consent or your pay. We want creative freelancers protected.
Late payment. Clients shouldn't fund their cash flow by making you wait. We want 30 days as the standard term.
Employment status. UK employment status law is a maze. We want one clear legal test.

Parity for parents

Parental pay

Self-employment shouldn't mean losing maternity and paternity pay. We're calling for parity with employed parents.

Making Tax Digital

Keep those earning under £30,000 out of MTD's scope, so modest incomes aren't hit with costs they can't absorb.

IR35

These rules make it too hard to hire flexible talent. We want the 2017 and 2021 reforms reversed.

Artificial Intelligence

Your work shouldn't train AI models without your consent or your pay. We want creative freelancers protected.

Late payment

Clients shouldn't fund their cash flow by making you wait. We want 30 days as the standard term.

Employment status

UK employment status law is a maze. We want one clear legal test.

Why our campaigning matters

Today, one in every 13 workers in the UK are self-employed. They provide vital support to businesses across the UK, making a huge contribution to our economy and our society in the process.

We believe they should get a better deal in return.

Without an official support structure, the self-employed often face gaps they must navigate alone. That's why we take the issues that matter to you to the highest levels of government, from Downing Street roundtables to select committee evidence sessions. And why we need your voice behind us.

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