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Working inside and outside the UK: Ask Andy

Five months on from the introduction of the new IR35 legislation and we’re still getting questions from contractors for Kingsbridge’s Head of…

Contractor Guides

Insurances you should consider as a Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you’re used to being on the ball and getting everyone on your project organised – no matter the field you’re…

Contractors

IR35 survey: we need your help!

Back at the start of 2021, we asked your thoughts on the contracting market. Now that the third (and hopefully final)…

IR35 Hub

HMRC vs the DWP, Home Office and HMCTS. What’s happened so far?

In recent months it has been revealed, via their respective 2020-21 Annual Report and Accounts, that three public sector bodies – the Department of…

Contractor Guides

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

This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. You should consult with your…

Contractors

The Kingsbridge Experts: Customer Service Edition

We’ve sat down with the leaders of each department at Kingsbridge, to give us an insight into their daily role.…

Contractors

Navigating IR35: Ask Andy Answers

It’s now almost 5 months since the IR35 reforms came into effect, and with lockdown no more, things are beginning…

Contractor Guides

How to increase rates as a contractor

It’s the debate every contractor needs to have with themselves periodically: whether or not to increase your rates and how to do…

Contractor Guides

What you should look for in a business insurance policy

Choosing your business insurance as a contractor can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many different policies…

IR35 Hub

HM Courts and Tribunal Service receive £12.5m IR35 bill

HM Courts and Tribunal Service have become the latest victim of the IR35 legislation, and have been hit with a…

IR35 Hub

Why you need your IR35 compliance in place

Recruiters and contractors should give themselves a big pat on the back for the largely smooth switch into the new IR35 regulations…

Contractor Guides

Do I need personal accident cover as a contractor?

When you consider the insurances you need as a contractor, you’ll naturally leap to professional indemnity and public liability, but…

Contractors

IR35 Upper Tribunal: George Mantides Limited vs HMRC

George Mantides Limited has challenged HMRC in an Upper Tribunal, having received a split decision to IR35 status in the First-tier Tribunal in 2019. Mantides, a contractor urologist, operates through his own…

Partner News

Changing your onboarding practices post-COVID

COVID-19 turned our lives upside down, and now that things are getting back to normal, recruiters might be looking to…

Contractor Guides

Are you on the best “contractor mortgage rate”?

Read on below for a guest article by CMME. This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

Contractors

IR35 four months in: What`s happened so far?

With lockdown now over, things are slowly but surely starting to return to something like normal – even if that’s…

IR35 Hub

Home Office fined by HMRC over incorrect IR35 assessments

The Home Office are the latest Government body to be subject to an IR35 bill, following on from the recent…

Contracting Life

Contractor news round-up: July 2021

If we’re being honest, gathering up this month’s top news was a little harder than normal. Not because it was…

Contractor Guides

SEISS Grant 5: Everything you need to know

As most self-employed people are probably well aware by this point in the pandemic, SEISS stands for Self-Employment Income Support…

Contractors

Overseas clients: Ask Andy Answers

The private sector IR35 reform is now very much a part of normal life for contractors, recruiters, and clients alike. But as expected with this…

IR35 Hub

We`ve updated our IR35 Status Tool!

After listening to your feedback, we’re happy to announce that we have made some changes to the IR35 status tool. We’ve made some…

IR35 Hub

DWP hit with £87.9m IR35 bill by HMRC over contractor status

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), a Government Body, has been issued with a staggering tax bill of £87.9…

Contractor Guides

The benefits of being a Kingsbridge customer

We recently shared a blog on the top reasons to hold a policy with Kingsbridge. We understand how important it…

Partner News

Cyber and data risks as a recruiter

We all remember poor Fatima the ballerina and how she was threatened intimidatingly with a career in cyber in those government…

IR35 Hub

Why you should use anything but CEST

Last month, it was revealed that over 210,000 users of the CEST tool received an indeterminate result, according to statistics released by GOV.UK. The data, which…

Contractor Guides

What is a small business for IR35?

With all of the discussion surrounding the implementation of new IR35 rules back in April, one thing that didn’t get mentioned as…

Contractor Guides

Contractor Mortgage FAQ`s with CMME

Read on below for a guest article by CMME.    This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…

Contractors

The rise of cybercrime since lockdown began

The Financial Stability Board (which coordinates financial rules for G20 nations) has said that remote working from home has fuelled…

Contracting Life

Lockdown is over! How to get back to work

It’s been a long, long time in the making, but after being delayed by an extra month, lockdown is finally over! With legal restrictions lifted…

Contractor Guides

Why you should ask your clients to review your services

When was the last time you bought something without checking the reviews first? Whether it’s a new shirt for you,…