One of the greatest obstacles if you’re a contractor, recruiter or end client that engages with contractors, is dealing with…
Operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC) and working outside IR35 provides contractors with a wealth of benefits. For instance,…
Since the IR35 reforms came into effect in 2021, most contractors will no longer be responsible for their own IR35…
If you’re self-employed, be it contractor or freelancer, your contract is vital in helping you to protect yourself against any…
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…
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…
The private sector IR35 reform has been cemented to go ahead in April 2021 after MPs voted against another delay to…
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…
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…
Teaching is a highly specialised job and many parents are already beginning to appreciate the difficult job that our teachers…
In an unexpected move yesterday evening, the Government called a temporary halt to the introduction of IR35 reforms. Originally due…
Contractors, recruiters, accountants, end clients and everyone else in the sector have been waiting with eager interest for the Spring…
On 20th February 2020, Kingsbridge ran a webinar hosted by Kingsbridge’s own Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, Matt Tyler from IR35…
With just over a month to go until the new IR35 legislation kicks in on 6th April 2020, our key…
Depending on who you talk to, January has either been the slowest, most tedious month of the lot, or else…
It’s one of the most common complaints the Kingsbridge team hears from contractors and freelancers: “I went self-employed so I…
As you may know, back in September Kingsbridge teamed up with IPSE to deliver a webinar on the forthcoming rollout…
Professional Indemnity cover is usually required by recruiters and clients before taking on a contractor. It’s also included as standard…
Christmas is just around the corner. In short, it’s the time of year when we naturally begin to think about…
As we hurtle towards another new year, people everywhere start thinking about pay rises, and contractors are no exception. You…
Working for yourself has so many benefits with the big one being the flexibility to work how you want. But…
It’s an unpleasant fact about contracting and freelancing: occasionally you may come across clients who either pay late or don’t…
On Friday 29th November , Kingsbridge played host to an industry insight event in London designed to prepare recruiters for…
Back in September, Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance’s Legal Manager, Nicola Hayman, teamed up with Andy Chamberlain, Deputy Director of Policy at…
No, we’re not talking about some crazy exercise fad or bizarre pastime. Instead, we’re talking about ways you can disguise…
