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Martin Baxter



Contractor Guides

Do UK contractors need to hold public liability insurance?

If you are new to contracting, you’re probably still trying to fathom which insurances you actually need and which are…

Contractors

Can IR35 be backdated?

With the IR35 reforms now just over a month away, it really is time to get your house in order…

Contractors

Spring statement 2022: the key stories for contractors

On Wednesday 23rd March, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the Spring statement 2022. This will be followed…

Contracting Life

The best website builders for self-employed contractors

In a world dominated by digital, having your own website is becoming essential for contractors. It’s a great way for…

Partner News

Recruiter Productivity Tips

With more of us heading back into the office regularly, we are having to readjust to the ways we used…

Partner News

Kingsbridge Group Announces Paul Havenhand Will Succeed James Twining as Chief Executive Officer

Kingsbridge Group, the UK’s leading provider of specialist insurance services to skilled contractors, freelancers and the recruitment industry, announced today…

Contractors

Presenter Adrian Chiles wins First-Tier IR35 Tribunal against HMRC

Presenter and journalist Adrian Chiles has reportedly won his IR35 appeal against HMRC, after undergoing years of protracted HMRC investigation…

Contractor Guides

Does a contractor need professional indemnity insurance?

Professional indemnity, along with public liability, is one of the key insurance covers that most UK limited company contractors will…

Contractors

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: contractor interviews

Today, Friday the 11th of February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The annual awareness day…

IR35 Hub

Contractor survey: businesses continue to struggle with IR35 reform

The anniversary of the IR35 reforms in the private sector is fast approaching. At Kingsbridge, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the contracting market.…

Partner News

The 10 best LinkedIn profiles for recruiters to follow

LinkedIn is an essential tool for recruiters to find contractors, freelancers and other employment opportunities. As a recruiter, you are most likely…

Partner News

How to protect your recruitment company from cyber-attacks

At the end of September, it was reported that Recruitment agency Giant Group had been hit by a sophisticated cyber-attack, which resulted…

Contractors

Autumn Budget 2021: what does it mean for contractors?

On the 27th October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered the Autumn Budget 2021 announcement. The speech emphasised…

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)…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

Why buy a policy with Kingsbridge?

Sorting out business insurance at the top of your to-do list? You may still be undecided on who to go…

Contractor Guides

Is your business insurance meeting your needs?

So, your business insurance is due for renewal, or perhaps you’ve let your current cover lapse over lockdown. Reviewing your…

Contractor Guides

How to write a contract

Not all contractors will send their clients a written contract, but this can leave you unprotected in the event of…

Contractors

Time sheets and contract extensions: Ask Andy Answers

It’s now almost three months since the IR35 reforms came into effect in the private sector, and we are still welcoming questions…

Contractor Guides

Avoiding copyright infringement as a contractor

Do you know what your rights and responsibilities are as a contractor creating intellectual property of any sort? They say that imitation…

Contractor Guides

Why contractors should consider financial protection after covid

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

Contractors

How does IR35 work for umbrella companies?

Last month, it was reported that more than 40,000 people from the Philippines had been recruited to front British companies as part…

Contractors

Why are so many celebrities targeted for IR35?

Last month, we reported that Gary Lineker was being targeted by HMRC over a £4.9 million tax bill. Gary Lineker follows in the…