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IPSE Research

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...

New member events listing
Introducing a new series of member events
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Discover IPSE's new member events. Solve business challenges, plan ahead and connect with like minded business owners.

31 Jul 2026
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Louis Burrin
Monthly tax bills for the self employed It just doesnt add up
Monthly tax bills for the self-employed? It just doesn’t add up
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IPSE's Josh Toovey explains why HMRC's proposal to make the self-employed pay tax monthly, based on last year's income, doesn't add up.

30 Jul 2026
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Josh Toovey
Four ways we can make starting a small business in Britain easier listing
Four ways we can make starting a small business in Britain easier
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IPSE's Vicks Rodwell outlines proposals to make self-employment easier, from a higher Trading Allowance to fairer Universal Credit rules.

08 Jul 2026
Vicks Rodwell
Vicks Rodwell
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