Over 1 in 10 self-employed workers are unpaid carers, yet government support remains scarce Half a million and counting self-employed individuals in the UK are unpaid carers, shouldering immense responsibilities with little support, reveals a new report by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed). Unpaid care is a concern for all of […]

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Freelancers across the UK are feeling the pressure of government tax policies, with a new survey revealing that four out of five believe these policies are negatively impacting their businesses The latest Freelancer Confidence Index from IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) paints a concerning picture, with 54% of freelancers reporting less […]

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Freelancers left frustrated by latest government inaction over umbrella company tax avoidance protections Freelancers forced to work through umbrella companies were left disappointed today after the government’s announcement on tackling tax avoidance within the industry. Industry experts question why the taxmen have decided to kick the can instead of doing what they can. OPINION There’s […]

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An IPSE survey reveals a troubling trend: highly skilled UK freelancers are out of work due to IR35. The situation looks to have created the ideal environment for American companies to recruit British talent from across the Atlantic. Will politicians wake up to the trend or try to spin it? A recent survey by IPSE, […]

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California leads the way with Freelance Worker Protection Act. Will other US states follow suit? California’s Senate Bill 988, also known as the Freelance Worker Protection Act, proposes groundbreaking measures to safeguard a freelancer’s right to get paid on time and combat unfair treatment. While this news originates from the US, it carries significant implications […]

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Freelancers have found it increasingly difficult to access roles within the NHS at a time when they are desperately needed The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) is calling for the government to urgently change IR35 and Off-Payroll rules so that specialist contractors and freelancers can fix the National Health Service’s talent gap […]

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New research from IPSE suggests the self-employed sector’s contribution to the UK economy fell by an estimated £25bn in 2022. The findings are a “wake-up call” for government to change course on its agenda for the nation’s smallest businesses, said the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). The Off-payroll legislation has been an […]

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Recourse for contractors whose Off-payroll status has been incorrectly assessed appears not to be a priority for the government, according to contractor service specialists A recent HMRC report revealed that a third of businesses working with contractors had spent little or nothing on ongoing costs to comply with Off-payroll rules, more commonly referred to as […]

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Stories impacting freelancers that caught our eye this week. To spec or not to spec: the question facing many freelancers when interviewing for a new client or project. Here are some tips to help you decide: A job you’re interviewing for requires unpaid work. What should you do? – PR Daily The alleged umbrella company […]

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OPINION The news of the repeal of the IR35 OffPayroll reforms couldn’t have come at a better time for freelancers across the UK. And what a surprise the news was! No waiting months for some radical reform to happen. In one swift decision, hundreds of thousands of independent workers and the companies hungry to hire […]

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