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Contractors 13 Feb 2025

IR35: Small company threshold changes to OPW-exempt 14,000 clients

HMRC confirms to Kingsbridge an off-payroll working exemption for scores of currently medium-sized companies, with effect from April 6th 2026.…

by Kingsbridge

Contractors 24 Jan 2025

Bryan Robson v HMRC final score 1-1: a deep dive into football legend’s IR35 case

Bryan Robson is no stranger to making headlines; as a legendary figure in English football, his career has been defined…

by Kingsbridge

Contractors 09 Jan 2025

IR35 and sole traders: 2025 guide

“Is my sole trader business at risk because of IR35?” If you’ve asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many…

by Ryan Dawson

Trades 14 Feb 2025

Tradespeople fight back against tool theft: Major London rally demands tougher punishment

In a show of unity and frustration, tradespeople from across the UK took to the streets in a major van…

by Hannah Robinson

Trades

10 top tips for keeping your tools safe

The tools you work with are an essential part of your business and likely one of the biggest investments you’ve…

by Eleanor Hanwell

Trades

Funding and grants available for tradies

Running a business can be expensive, with the cost of tools, vehicles, employees, tax, insurance and more, all piling up!…

by Eleanor Hanwell

Trades

How to deal with the profit drain of scope creep

You may not have heard of the term “scope creep”, but if you’ve been running a business for any length…

by Eleanor Hanwell

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Uber loses contractor workers? rights appeal

On Friday 19th February, it was reported that Uber lost its contractor workers’ rights appeal to the Supreme Court. After initially losing employment tribunals and the Court of Appeal, Uber appealed to…
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70% of contractors without support throughout the pandemic

With it being almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic hit the UK, and now less than 2 months to go until the…
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2020 in review: What happened to contractors this year?

You may be thinking a round-up of 2020 is the last thing you want to read and, to be completely fair,…
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How to protect your data working from home

While data security is something every contractor should be aware of anyway, the increased levels of working from home during…
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Putting your family first with business insurance

If you were to ask contractors what motivates them, what keeps them getting out of bed every morning even when…
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How to deal with work-related stress

In general, work-related stress refers to stress that occurs when work places more demands on you than you can cope…
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Homeschooling: What resources are available?

Teaching is a highly specialised job and many parents are already beginning to appreciate the difficult job that our teachers…
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How to stop working stupid hours as a contractor or freelancer

It’s one of the most common complaints the Kingsbridge team hears from contractors and freelancers: “I went self-employed so I…
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How to set and achieve goals as a contractor

Christmas is just around the corner. In short, it’s the time of year when we naturally begin to think about…
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Do I get sick pay as a contractor or freelancer?

Working for yourself has so many benefits with the big one being the flexibility to work how you want. But…
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Do you know how to spin yourself?

No, we’re not talking about some crazy exercise fad or bizarre pastime. Instead, we’re talking about ways you can disguise…
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Personality turn-offs that could cost you a contract

While it’s popular to say “you do you”, this may not be the case if you’re in an interview situation.…
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Why you might want to return to self-employment

You were self-employed for a while but then got lured back to the bright lights of regular employment. Perhaps it…
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Four-day week: could it work for contractors?

May is one of our favourite months here at Kingsbridge. It’s not just the blossom falling from the trees, that…
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The biggest unexpected costs of self-employment

Self-employment as a contractor can seem like an easy way to keep your costs down: low overheads, no wage bill,…
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