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IPSE Research

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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

Read the latest insights from the team...

Suddenly government doesnt want to talk about tax listing
Suddenly, government doesn’t want to talk about tax
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IPSE’s Josh Toovey argues the employment status consultation tackles false self-employment but dodges tax, leaving it only half the job.

16 Oct 2026
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Josh Toovey
Employment status plans fall short for the self employed says IPSE listing
Employment status plans fall short for the self-employed, says IPSE
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IPSE warns the Government’s employment status reforms miss an opportunity to align tax and employment rights for the self-employed.

14 Oct 2026
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Why are more young people considering self employment listing
Why are more young people considering self-employment?
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Young people are choosing self-employment for flexibility, independence and tech-driven opportunities. Here’s what’s driving the shift in work.

09 Oct 2026
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