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Photo of a presentation screen at an event held by Kingsbridge on the JSL legislation and what it means for recruitment agencies
Partner News

What JSL will mean for you: Five lessons from our expert panel

Earlier this month Kingsbridge brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the implications of the government’s new JSL…

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Trades Life

What is contract works insurance?

However big or small your construction project is, contract works insurance could be a lifesaver if something happens. When you’re…

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Trades Life

Who needs trades insurance?

If you work in the trades, chances are you’ve already heard people chatting about tradesman insurance, but have been left…

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Contractor Guides

Professional indemnity insurance: what’s a retroactive date

Whether you’ve just taken out a professional indemnity policy or you’re shopping for new business insurance, chances are you’ve come…

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Contractor Guides

A ‘Making Tax Digital’ wake-up call for sole traders

The way Britain pays tax is entering its biggest modernisation in a generation, with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income…

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Partner News

Employment Rights Act 2025 ‘brings world of work into 21st century’

Big changes to the world of work have been on the horizon for a while and the Royal Assent of…

HMRC Self Assessment tax return letter for 2025 tax year sent to UK taxpayer with UTR and NINO
Contractor Guides

Online Self Assessment tax return deadline: what to know for 2026 (and beyond)

If you’re required to file a Self Assessment tax return for the 2024/25 tax year, the deadline to submit it…

Contractor Guides

What is the difference between a sole trader and a limited company?

One of the big questions for any contractor when they first set up as self-employed is whether you should operate as a…

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Trades Life

Trades cover: who’s considered high risk for insurance

If you’re in the trades, you already know the job isn’t without its risks. But did you know those risks…

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Partner News 15 Dec 2025

The Finance Bill is here: what recruiters need to know now

The Finance Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 2nd December 2025 and is unlikely to meet too…