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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Jury duty if you’re self-employed can be the last thing you need. If you’re a freelancer or contractor and a…
Earlier this month Kingsbridge brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the implications of the government’s new JSL…
Big changes to the world of work have been on the horizon for a while and the Royal Assent of…
Insurance sounds like a good idea, but how do you know what insurance you need as a tradesman? No two…
As tool theft continues to dominate headlines and social feeds, many tradespeople are no longer relying on standard security –…
However big or small your construction project is, contract works insurance could be a lifesaver if something happens. When you’re…
On October 30th, 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her Autumn Budget, setting out a path for a “decade of national…
Does IR35 apply to foreign contracts, or when working outside of the UK? That’s a question we’re often asked at…
The NIS2 Directive is legislation which aims to achieve a high common level of cyber security across the European Union.…
PGMOL is the body responsible for match officials in English professional football, providing officials for the Premier League, the Football Association and the English Football League (EFL). Its…
One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…
There’s a reason every company you interact with these days is desperate for you to leave your feedback: reviews are…
The Labour Party has a long history of advocating for workers’ employment rights and social justice. In recent years, the…
Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…
With accurate IR35 assessments, you’ll reduce the risk of non-compliance and potential penalties for your business. But, with so many…
It’s a situation every tradesperson dreads: your client isn’t happy with the result of your hard work. Mistakes and misunderstandings…
With another General Election on the horizon, the political landscape is once again filled with debates, manifestos, and promises. For…
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re exhibiting at the upcoming Accountex event at The ExCel London, 15th-16th May. What is…
As businesses adapt to the changes brought about by the 2023 Autumn Statement and the introduction of the offset mechanism,…
In a critical examination, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meticulously assessed HMRC’s performance in 2022-23, placing particular emphasis on its…
What does outside IR35 mean? To answer that, we need to look at what IR35 is and how it has…
Off-payroll IR35 laws are coming into force in April, and end clients and recruiters need to act now to prepare.…
When you consider the insurances you need as a contractor, you’ll naturally leap to professional indemnity and public liability, but…
Networking has changed a lot over the years. While face-to-face networking is still an incredibly important aspect of relationship-building for…
January is well and truly upon us. Most of us have completed our first full week back in work and…
Taking the decision to go self-employed can be a difficult one. After all, there are so many variables that you…
IT contractors have never been in more demand than they are right now, so if you’ve been toying with the…
If you’re a setting out engineer it’s more than likely you’ve seen a rise in your insurance premiums recently (or,…
We know it can be a minefield for contractors when it comes to purchasing the right insurance cover to protect…
It’s understandable that, as a contractor, the last thing you want is to be investigated by HMRC for IR35. We’re…
At Kingsbridge Wholesale, we know that building relationships is a crucial part of success. That’s why events like Broker Expo…
Picture this: you are a successful Personal Services Company (PSC) contractor, but just when you think you have everything under…
A little over three months ago, the UK government announced it would conduct a consultation on off-payroll working (IR35) rules. …
At Kingsbridge Wholesale, we celebrated our first year of trade in April. It was a promising and impressive formative year.…
New information reveals that HMRC’s CEST tool, was unable to provide an answer regarding a contractor’s IR35 status over 278,000…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
This is a guest post from Stuart Juggins, founder of Aardent. You can find more information about who Aardent are…
For any contractor who has previously been in traditional employment, you probably didn’t think that much about what would happen…
Don’t panic if you don’t have all of the skills below yet. These are just a few of the many…
Are you thinking about a job change? It might be slightly better pay, but will you feel truly satisfied? If…
When you start working for yourself you can start to feel overwhelmed when it comes to managing your productivity throughout…
One of the most common questions we get asked at Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance is ‘Why do I need insurance?’. No…
We’ve no doubt that you’ve heard of Professional Indemnity insurance before. You may know it by a different name; errors…
Are you struggling with managing multiple clients and projects in your work as a freelancer or contractor? Managing your workload…
Contractors operating Personal Service Companies (PSC) are likely well aware of the need to be vigilant when it comes to…
One of the biggest challenges facing the contracting industry in recent years has been the implementation of the IR35 Off-Payroll…
If you’re working in the energy sector but getting tired of working for someone else, you might be starting to…
Read on below for a guest article by SThree. “This is yet another insightful whitepaper from Kingsbridge, using data to tell…
It’s the case that another public sector body, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has received an IR35 bill. This one…
The Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool has been a source of contention since its launch in 2017. The…
With IT contractors in serious demand, there’s never been a better time for IT professionals to be self-employed. Although there…
As a freelancer, you’ve probably heard about the IR35 reforms. Some freelancer platforms have been spotted using the new legislation…
Most contractors love the flexibility and control over your working life that being self-employed gives you. However, it does involve…
Yesterday HMRC were shown the red card in their case against Match of the Day presenter – Gary Lineker. The…
Recently, some of our clients have been reporting back to us that they have been receiving letters from HMRC, informing…
