You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…
HMRC confirms to Kingsbridge an off-payroll working exemption for scores of currently medium-sized companies, with effect from April 6th 2026.…
Bryan Robson is no stranger to making headlines; as a legendary figure in English football, his career has been defined…
“Is my sole trader business at risk because of IR35?” If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many…
In a show of unity and frustration, tradespeople from across the UK took to the streets in a major van…
The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…
Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…
As most self-employed people are probably well aware by this point in the pandemic, SEISS stands for Self-Employment Income Support…
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…
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…
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), a Government Body, has been issued with a staggering tax bill of £87.9…
We recently shared a blog on the top reasons to hold a policy with Kingsbridge. We understand how important it…
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…
With all of the discussion surrounding the implementation of new IR35 rules back in April, one thing that didn’t get mentioned as…
Read on below for a guest article by CMME. This article is for information purposes only and should not be seen as…
The Financial Stability Board (which coordinates financial rules for G20 nations) has said that remote working from home has fuelled…
When was the last time you bought something without checking the reviews first? Whether it’s a new shirt for you,…
So, your business insurance is due for renewal, or perhaps you’ve let your current cover lapse over lockdown. Reviewing your…
Not all contractors will send their clients a written contract, but this can leave you unprotected in the event of…
Since the changes to IR35 legislation were introduced in April, contractors are regularly being recommended to purchase IR35 insurance alongside their…
According to ContractorUK, demand for IT contractors skyrocketed earlier this year to a 32-month high, thanks to businesses requiring IT solutions…
The reform of IR35 legislation has left contractors wanting to check their IR35 status, to give themselves peace of mind that their end…
The Independent Workers’ Union of GB (IWGB) has been embroiled in court battles since 2017 to have Deliveroo riders classified…
It’s now almost three months since the IR35 reforms came into effect in the private sector, and we are still welcoming questions…
Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are as a contractor creating intellectual property of any sort? They say that imitation…
An IT contractor has lost their Upper-Tier Tribunal to HMRC. In the recent case, contractor Robert Lee, who was contracting for Nationwide Building Society under his…
Quite often we hear new contractors tell us that although they know they are required to have certain types of…
Last month, it was reported that more than 40,000 people from the Philippines had been recruited to front British companies as part…
If the COVID-19 crisis showed us anything, it’s that working from home can be just as productive as working from…
Last month, we reported that Gary Lineker was being targeted by HMRC over a £4.9 million tax bill. Gary Lineker follows in the…
It was reported last year that scams were on the rise during lockdown, going up by a massive 66%. This has shown…
Now lockdown is over and restrictions are gradually easing, more and more contractors are finding that work is beginning to…
We’re guilty of it too – concentrating solely on IR35 at the expense of…well, everything else! IR35 presented big changes…
When looking at your contractor insurance options, it’s important to understand exactly what the policy is offering you, to ensure…
The month of May saw further lockdown restrictions ease, with the rules changing to finally allow people to hug their loved ones again. We can also now meet inside (with restrictions),…
We’re nearly two months on from the introduction of the IR35 reforms in the private sector, but many of you…
As contractors get to grips with the IR35 reforms, they continue to be a source of confusion for many. Kingsbridge’s…