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Why do self employed women earn less than men 2
Why do self-employed women earn less than men?
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Self-employed women earn £51 less per day than men on average, research shows. But what is driving the gap, and how can we close it?

11 Mar 2026
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Self-employed gender pay gap is £51 per day, research finds
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Self-employed women charge £51 less per day on average than men, the UK's self-employed association said.

09 Mar 2026
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Join us for International Women’s Day: Financial security and gender, levelling the playing field

Join us for an empowering and practical session exploring how women, particularly those who are self-employed, can take greater control of their financial future ...

10 Mar 2026
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Self-employed maternity pay and maternity allowance
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A drop in income is often a major worry for expectant parents, especially if you’re self-employed. Understanding what you can claim, and preparing as early as pos...

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Panel: How can women turn their side hustles into full-time freelance success?
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To celebrate International Women’s Day we held this online event exploring how women can turn their side hustles into fully-fledged freelance careers.

06 Mar 2025
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Self-employed women have been let down – no wonder they’re leaving
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Recently, we’re seeing worrying signs that recent increases in women in self-employment are being reversed. But what's behind this, and what can be done about it?

20 Feb 2025
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Brave, bold & bonkers

Three amazing women, each sharing their journeys, in celebration of #IWD at this external event.

04 Mar 2025
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Is casual freelancing paving the path for a self employed recovery
Is casual freelancing paving the path for a self-employed recovery?
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IPSE's Joshua Toovey reviews how an increase in side hustles as well as the number of working mums is driving a self-employed recovery.

23 Jan 2025
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Panel: How can women turn their side hustles into full-time freelance success?

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day for an online event exploring how women can turn their side hustles into fully-fledged freelance careers.

06 Mar 2025
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Guide to freelance maternity leave
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New arrival on the way? Congratulations! Getting your business into shape beforehand doesn’t need to be difficult, with the help of our guide to freelance materni...

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Fireside chat with Annie Bartley

Join Vicks, Director of Membership at IPSE, and Annie Bartley, Founder and Creative Director at 'I Am Female', as they discuss neurodiversity, self-employment and...

12 Apr 2024
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IPSE Freelancer Awards 2023: Equality and Diversity Award Winner
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Ettie received Equality and Diversity Award at the 2023 IPSE Freelancer Awards for her business, ‘Fighting Talk’ – a communications consultancy specialising in im...

07 Jul 2023
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IPSE Freelancer Awards 2023: IPSE Member of the Year
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Solicitor and intellectual property expert Kim Huggins became the first winner of IPSE’s new Member of the Year Award category at the IPSE Freelancer Awards 2023.

07 Jul 2023
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IPSE Freelancer Awards 2023: Social Influencer Award Winner
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TV presenter and content creator Alex Outhwaite won the Social Influencer Award category at the 2023 Freelancer Awards in recognition of her work to attract new a...

07 Jul 2023
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Why should self-employed mothers get less?
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IPSE's Vicks Rodwell outlines the case for bringing Maternity Allowance in line with Statutory Maternity Pay so that freelance mothers can benefit from the initia...

08 Mar 2023
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Why the government should embrace flexible working practices with the same parental rights as employees
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We know from previous IPSE research that working mothers choose self-employment due to the freedom, flexibility and control it provides

30 Mar 2022
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Five mistakes to avoid when getting started in self-employment
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To help you make a great start, Workwell’s expert contractor accounts have developed a list of 5 contracting mistakes and tips on how to avoid them.

03 Mar 2022
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Women are more likely to stay in self-employment, despite pay gap
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Despite the onset of the pandemic, the ensuing lockdown restrictions and subsequent economic damage that has perpetuated for over twelve months now, women in self...

08 Mar 2021
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