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What sole traders do differently april 2
Making Tax Digital: what sole traders will need to do differently from April 2026
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Here's what sole traders will need to start doing differently with their tax from April.

19 Mar 2026
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Fred Hicks
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Dividend tax rates rising in April: What it means for company directors
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IPSE's Joshua Toovey outlines what the hike to dividend tax rates will mean for company directors.

19 Mar 2026
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Josh Toovey
How to build self employed financial resilience 2
How the self-employed can build more financial stability
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Practical tips for the self-employed to manage income volatility, grow savings, and strengthen long-term financial resilience.

04 Mar 2026
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Josh Toovey
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The resilience gap: Self-employed finances in focus
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Our nationally representative research examines the financial resilience of the UK's self-employed, covering income, savings, day rates, and cost pressures.

Appetite for risk freelancing 2026 2
Why appetite for risk will define freelancing in 2026
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IPSE’s Josh Toovey argues that a changing risk–reward balance is making self-employment a harder choice for many people in the UK.

22 Jan 2026
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Josh Toovey
Which expenses can the self employed claim at Christmas 2
Which expenses can the self-employed claim at Christmas?
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The festive season is a chance to celebrate another year of hard work, thank clients and colleagues, and relax after filing your tax returns for the last financia...

17 Dec 2025
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Dan Thornton
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Tens of thousands of sole traders aren’t ready for this tax change in April 2026
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IPSE’s Josh Toovey outlines why tens of thousands of sole traders risk being unprepared for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April 2026, with new research rev...

03 Dec 2025
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Josh Toovey
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From spreadsheets to software: Supporting sole traders through Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
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IPSE, in partnership with Sage, conducted a study of 1,000 sole traders to understand their awareness and readiness for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

What was in budget for self employed 2
Budget 2025: What's changing for the self-employed?
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A summary of everything sole traders, freelancers and contractors need to know following the Budget statement.

26 Nov 2025
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Which taxes could change at Budget 2
Which self-employed taxes could change at the Budget?
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In this pre-Budget analysis, we explore the latest Budget rumours and assess how proposed changes could impact the self-employed.

12 Nov 2025
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The importance of income protection for the self-employed
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Discover why income protection is essential for the self-employed and how the right policy can safeguard your earnings and business continuity.

06 Nov 2025
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Chase de Vere
What Budget 2025 means for self employed 2
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Budget 2025: What it means for the self-employed
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At this free event, IPSE's team of policy experts will summarise what was announced at government's budget statement and what it al means for self-employed freela...

27 Nov 2025
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Securing your future: Retirement saving options for the self-employed
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This piece explores the reasons behind lower pension savings amongst the self-employed, alternative savings options and the ongoing policy reform efforts to impro...

18 Sep 2025
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Chase de Vere
Companies house changes 2
New Companies House rules for directors – what you need to know
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IPSE’s Joshua Toovey explains what the recent announcement of planned changes to Companies House reporting means for company directors.

26 Jun 2025
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Josh Toovey
How to build a strong financial foundation when youre self employed 2
How to build a strong financial foundation when you're self-employed
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Without the structure and benefits of traditional employment, it’s essential for self-employed professionals to take early action to secure their financial future...

02 Jun 2025
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Chase de Vere
Finish well retirement strategies for the final stretch 2
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Finish well – Investment strategies for the final stretch
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This webinar is designed for older freelancers who are close to retiring. We discuss how to prepare your retirement savings and investments and strategies to gene...

21 May 2025
1 hour, 3 minutes
Start strong retirement planning for the early years 2
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Start strong – retirement planning for the early years
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Are you a younger freelancer wondering about the best ways to secure your financial future? This webinar explores the benefits of starting your retirement savings...

21 May 2025
58 minutes
Why clients pay late and what you can actually do about it 2
Why freelancers don’t get paid and what you can actually do about it
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IPSE's Fred Hicks runs though the most common reasons freelance invoices get paid late, and what you can do to help yourself get paid promptly.

15 May 2025
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Fred Hicks
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