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@tallsam
I've been self employed a few times. Here are some findings:
Budget well and plan correctly and holiday pay is something you manage yourself (ie save up and live off that in holiday time). Obv you need to be paid well enough in the first place for this to work.
Also have you ever completed a tax return? Its not very hard tbh. So paying your own taxes isn't an issue plus you can claim tax back on things related to your work that you spend money on.
Finally if its all too hard then get an Umbrella company to do it all for you. That way you get proper payslips, tax paid at source (no bills), holiday pay etc... I did this once, it cost me £20 a month and was lovely and easy.