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…
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…
Right now, everyone we speak to – be it contractor, recruiter or end client – has one hopeful question on…
With the IR35 reforms only six months away, contractors, recruiters and end clients are busy preparing for the change in responsibility…
The journey to the IR35 reforms has been anything but dull and this past year has been something of a…
After years of worry for recruiters, contractors and end clients alike, the IR35 reform is definitely on its way next April. While…
Being self-employed is great. Nothing quite beats the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss. Don’t fancy working Fridays?…
With coronavirus and Brexit dominating both local and national headlines, it’s sometimes easy to forget that other news is happening. But despite the…
We’re sure most of you know by now that the IR35 legislative reforms (originally due for April 2020) are set…
When the UK went into lockdown in March, the effect on the nation’s self-employed was instantaneous. Around 15% of the UK workforce – which…
Earlier in the year, we launched a survey asking recruiters about the impending IR35 reforms, which were delayed from April 2020…
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, commonly known as the furlough scheme, was announced back in March and was part of…
Earlier this month we ran a webinar hosted by Kingsbridge’s own team of IR35 experts to arm recruiters, accountants, and end clients with the information they need to prepare themselves and their contractors for the…
We’re hosting another IR35 webinar on Tuesday 8th September to help you prepare for the off-payroll reform due to be implemented in 2021. On the panel…
It’s putting things mildly to say that coronavirus has left something of a dent in public finances. According to a report…
It’s probably understating things to say that there’s a lot going on right now, and we certainly don’t want to…
If you were to ask contractors what motivates them, what keeps them getting out of bed every morning even when…
Always seek advice from a qualified accountant before making any decisions that could affect your income. This guide is a…
As a contractor, there are a few different ways you can handle your accounts. The first option is to do…
Coronavirus has had an impact on every area of the UK economy for better or worse, and the energy sector…
As the ‘new normal’ becomes, well, normal, opportunities for contractors are beginning to come to the fore once again. This means that, for…
It’s time for What the IR35?! again – Kingsbridge’s podcast for all things IR35. In this, the sixth episode, hosts…
Kingsbridge MD Tom Wynne and Legal Manager Nicola Hayman are back with their podcast What the IR35?! and a riveting…
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…
The IR35 reform has dominated contractor news since the public sector rollout in April 2017. It’s generally accepted that this…
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…
Innovation sits at the heart of everything we do here at Kingsbridge. We’re constantly striving to create better products so…
Kingsbridge’s MD Tom Wynne and Legal Manager Nikki Hayman continue their What the IR35?! podcast, joined this week by Matt…
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…
Written by Zara Butt, IR35 Status Specialist The private sector IR35 reform was cemented to go ahead in April 2021 after…
Kingsbridge continues its What the IR35?! podcast series with a packed second episode. This week, Kingsbridge’s MD Tom Wynne and…
The private sector IR35 reform has been cemented to go ahead in April 2021 after MPs voted against another delay to…
Out of the three major IR35 employment status tests – the other two being mutuality of obligation (MOO) and client…
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…
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown keeping us all at home, IR35 reforms continue to loom on the horizon, albeit delayed until…
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…
On 20th February 2020, Kingsbridge ran a webinar hosted by Kingsbridge’s own Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, Matt Tyler from IR35…
Kingsbridge have been hosting a series of online and offline events; the latest being an Industry Insight panel discussion held in…
Contractors, recruiters, accountants, end clients and everyone else in the sector have been waiting with eager interest for the Spring…
In an unexpected move yesterday evening, the Government called a temporary halt to the introduction of IR35 reforms. Originally due…
With just over a month to go until the new IR35 legislation kicks in on 6th April 2020, our key…
As we hurtle towards another new year, people everywhere start thinking about pay rises, and contractors are no exception. You…
Christmas is just around the corner. In short, it’s the time of year when we naturally begin to think about…
