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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...

Which taxes could change at Budget 2
Which self-employed taxes could change at the Budget?
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In this pre-Budget analysis, we explore the latest Budget rumours and assess how proposed changes could impact the self-employed.

12 Nov 2025
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Listing advice How is IR35 status determined
The importance of income protection for the self-employed
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Discover why income protection is essential for the self-employed and how the right policy can safeguard your earnings and business continuity.

06 Nov 2025
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Chase de Vere
Listing Worst time to raise VAT
Why now is the worst time to force small businesses into VAT registration
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IPSE’s Joshua Toovey argues that lowering the VAT registration threshold now would burden small businesses with extra tax and admin at the worst possible time.

16 Oct 2025
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Josh Toovey
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