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Do IR35 changes apply to me?

IR35 reforms are set to hit the private sector in April 2020 and a lot of contractors are still none-the-wiser…

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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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Are you being treated lawfully as a contractor? A tale of Network Rail, Employer`s NI, IR35

Another month, another IR35 story but this one isn’t about the rollout to the private sector, but rather public sector…

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Kingsbridge hits 50,000 customers

Life is full of milestones. First steps. First words. First day of school. All of them triumphs and successes. But what…

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I`m a Celebrity and I`ve been caught by IR35: What lessons can we learn?

Lorraine Kelly, Christa Ackroyd, Eamonn Holmes, Robert Glenister, Kaye Adams. No, it’s not the latest Strictly line-up. The above TV…

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Substitution Clauses: What, Why and How

One subject that has come up repeatedly in our recent blogs, especially those focusing on IR35 regulations, is the idea…

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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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Nice try: dubious expenses claims

We can’t imagine a job at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs is always a barrel of laughs, but we’re sure…

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Five signs that you`re ready for self-employment

Everything is starting to feel a bit fresher and warmer. But sometimes the signs of spring can make going into…

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Private Sector IR35 reform: what will it mean for contractors?

Off-Payroll working ? What is it? Most contractors probably already have a basic understanding of IR35 legislation: HMRC’s framework to…

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Being Lorraine Kelly: IR35 status explained

HMRC’s most recent defeat by the queen of daytime TV, Lorraine Kelly, has thrust IR35 regulations in the spotlight once…

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Gotta Have IT: IT skills in demand this year

IT is still one of the biggest-expanding sectors in the UK economy. There are over 1.5 million jobs in the…

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What risks am I taking by operating without insurance?

Every contractor wants to keep their business outgoings to a minimum. When you’re looking to reduce your business spending, it…

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The Ongoing Issue of Late Payment

Although (like everything else) it might have been a bit overshadowed by Brexit, there was good news for contractors and…