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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...

Locking in a mortgage deal early why it can be worth reviewing your options listing
Locking in a mortgage deal early: Why it can be worth reviewing your options
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Some lenders let you secure a new mortgage deal up to 6 months before your fixed rate ends. See how it works, plus fee-free advice for IPSE members.

12 Nov 2026
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Chase de Vere
Budget 2026 Whats changing for the self employed listing
Budget 2026: What’s changing for the self-employed?
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Budget 2026 explained for the self-employed, including mileage rates, parental pay, the trading allowance, Carer’s Allowance and tax changes.

28 Oct 2026
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Josh Toovey
Budget leaves the UKs self employed short changed says IPSE listing
Budget leaves the UK’s self-employed short-changed, says IPSE
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IPSE reacts to Budget 2026: mileage rates and business rates reform help, but high hiring and running costs still hold back the UK’s self-employed.

28 Oct 2026
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