Whether you’ve just taken out a professional indemnity policy or you’re shopping for new business insurance, chances are you’ve come…
Employer’s liability insurance isn’t just a box to tick – it’s a legal safeguard that protects businesses and their employees,…
Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…
With the IR35 reforms here, now is the time for you to look at your contracts and working practices to…
If you’re self-employed, be it contractor or freelancer, your contract is vital in helping you to protect yourself against any…
In general, work-related stress refers to stress that occurs when work places more demands on you than you can cope…
As the lockdown is eased, many of us are reassessing our finances in all aspects of our lives. When it…
As all contractors should be aware by now, the private sector IR35 reforms will be rolling out in April 2021. This was set in…
As lockdown measures ease and we find ourselves adjusting to the new normal, some contractors are starting to see clients return,…
It sounds trite to say that the last few months have been tough for the self-employed, but they have been.…
If the global COVID-19 pandemic hadn’t happened, the IR35 reform would have been three-months old by now, and and getting to…
The private sector IR35 reform has been cemented to go ahead in April 2021 after MPs voted against another delay to…
Over the last 12 weeks of lockdown, there’s been a whole lot of unclear advice and direction, including the government…
Business insurances are one of those things that every contractor knows they need but doesn’t really want to spend too…
Helen Fospero was the second limited company contractor in under a week to win an IR35 appeal in 2019, following…
Limited company contractors and anti-IR35 campaigners alike are left disappointed but unsurprised by this inaction, with many hoping the 12-month…
On Monday 27th April, it was confirmed during the daily House of Commons proceedings that the private sector IR35 reform…
After months and months of preparation for the IR35 reform due to launch on 6th April, it was announced that…
In an unexpected move yesterday evening, the Government called a temporary halt to the introduction of IR35 reforms. Originally due…
Contractors, recruiters, accountants, end clients and everyone else in the sector have been waiting with eager interest for the Spring…
On 20th February 2020, Kingsbridge ran a webinar hosted by Kingsbridge’s own Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, Matt Tyler from IR35…
With just over a month to go until the new IR35 legislation kicks in on 6th April 2020, our key…
Depending on who you talk to, January has either been the slowest, most tedious month of the lot, or else…
It’s one of the most common complaints the Kingsbridge team hears from contractors and freelancers: “I went self-employed so I…
As you may know, back in September Kingsbridge teamed up with IPSE to deliver a webinar on the forthcoming rollout…
Professional Indemnity cover is usually required by recruiters and clients before taking on a contractor. It’s also included as standard…
Christmas is just around the corner. In short, it’s the time of year when we naturally begin to think about…
As we hurtle towards another new year, people everywhere start thinking about pay rises, and contractors are no exception. You…
On Friday 29th November , Kingsbridge played host to an industry insight event in London designed to prepare recruiters for…
Working for yourself has so many benefits with the big one being the flexibility to work how you want. But…
It’s an unpleasant fact about contracting and freelancing: occasionally you may come across clients who either pay late or don’t…
Back in September, Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance’s Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, teamed up with Andy Chamberlain, Deputy Director of Policy at…
While it’s popular to say “you do you”, this may not be the case if you’re in an interview situation.…
We recently saw a report on a survey compiled by CV-Library which revealed the most and least trusted professions in…
Contracting is often thought of the arena of people further on in their careers, when they’ve built networks and gained…
It’s fairly commonplace these days for contractors to employ their spouse or partner to assist them – often in an…
When you’re purchasing contractor insurance, you really are taking a leap of faith. You’re depending on that company to treat…
There have been reports in recent weeks that some well-known financial service companies, including Morgan Stanley and HSBC, will cease…
Expenses can be the bane of a contractor or freelancer’s life. On the one hand, it’s great that you can…
IR35 reforms are set to hit the private sector in April 2020 and a lot of contractors are still none-the-wiser…
You were self-employed for a while but then got lured back to the bright lights of regular employment. Perhaps it…
Another month, another IR35 story but this one isn’t about the rollout to the private sector, but rather public sector…
Lorraine Kelly, Christa Ackroyd, Eamonn Holmes, Robert Glenister, Kaye Adams. No, it’s not the latest Strictly line-up. The above TV…
One subject that has come up repeatedly in our recent blogs, especially those focusing on IR35 regulations, is the idea…
May is one of our favourite months here at Kingsbridge. It’s not just the blossom falling from the trees, that…
Self-employment as a contractor can seem like an easy way to keep your costs down: low overheads, no wage bill,…
We can’t imagine a job at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is always a barrel of laughs, but we’re sure…
Everything is starting to feel a bit fresher and warmer. But sometimes the signs of spring can make going into…
Off-Payroll working ? What is it? Most contractors probably already have a basic understanding of IR35 legislation: HMRC’s framework to…
HMRC’s most recent defeat by the queen of daytime TV, Lorraine Kelly, has thrust IR35 regulations in the spotlight once…
IT is still one of the biggest-expanding sectors in the UK economy. There are over 1.5 million jobs in the…
Every contractor wants to keep their business outgoings to a minimum. When you’re looking to reduce your business spending, it…
Although (like everything else) it might have been a bit overshadowed by Brexit, there was good news for contractors and…
