Header logo
Log in

Research

We are the UK's authoritative source of information on the self-employed

Hero image other campaigns

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...

What was in budget for self employed 2
Budget 2025: What's changing for the self-employed?
+5 more

A summary of everything sole traders, freelancers and contractors need to know following the Budget statement.

26 Nov 2025
About us simpler
IPSE
Listing News Opinion
IPSE: Company directors come off worst from Budget 2025

The UK's self-employed association gives its initial verdict on the 2025 Budget statement

26 Nov 2025
About us simpler
IPSE Press Office
Which taxes could change at Budget 2
Which self-employed taxes could change at the Budget?
+3 more

In this pre-Budget analysis, we explore the latest Budget rumours and assess how proposed changes could impact the self-employed.

12 Nov 2025
About us simpler
IPSE
IPSE-LOGO-HEADER

Join our newsletter

Registered in England and Wales, no 03770926. 4th Floor, 95 Gresham Street, City of London, London EC2V 7AB