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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...

Tips for working from home in a heatwave listing
Tips for working from home in a heatwave
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Working from home in hot weather can be challenging at times, but you can make it a lot more pleasant and manageable with some small changes and inexpensive gadge...

01 Jul 2026
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Dan Thornton
Political change must deliver for the self employed listing
Political change must deliver for the self-employed
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IPSE's Josh Toovey asks whether Andy Burnham's government will benefit the self-employed and sets out what the new Prime Minister must do from day one.

23 Jun 2026
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Josh Toovey
The self employed discussions Westminster should be having listing
The self-employed discussions Westminster should be having
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IPSE's Josh Toovey sets out four reforms the self-employed need from the next government: IR35, Making Tax Digital, parental pay and security vetting.

11 Jun 2026
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Josh Toovey
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