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Study: Self-employment could be good for your heart

Ever wondered if ditching the 9-to-5 grind might actually be good for your health? A major new study suggests it could be. At least if you're a woman. New research reveals that self-employed women have significantly lower…

UK’s self-employed: forced to become unpaid carers, then snubbed by clients finds IPSE report

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,…

Could Labour wipe out the UK’s £278bn freelance economy?

Labour's new legislative agenda promises enhanced rights and flexibility for workers. However, a lack of engagement with self-employment experts, advisers and freelancers before decisions are made could lead to financial ruin for the…

Flexeconomy: it contributes £37bn to the UK economy so why are agency contractors still excluded?

SPECIAL REPORT Agency contractors: where do they fit within the "Flexeconomy"? What's in this report: Flexibilty for all: cultural change in mind-set and how to argue your case for flexible workingUmbrella companies and…