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Do IT contractors need insurance?

According to ContractorUK, demand for IT contractors skyrocketed earlier this year to a 32-month high, thanks to businesses requiring IT solutions…

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IR35: Alternatives to CEST

The reform of IR35 legislation has left contractors wanting to check their IR35 status, to give themselves peace of mind that their end…

Contractors

UK court rules Deliveroo couriers are self-employed

The Independent Workers’ Union of GB (IWGB) has been embroiled in court battles since 2017 to have Deliveroo riders classified…

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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…

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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…

Contractors

IT Contractor loses IR35 appeal to HMRC

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…

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Why do contractors need professional indemnity cover?

Quite often we hear new contractors tell us that although they know they are required to have certain types of…

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…

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How contractors can recognise a phishing scam

It was reported last year that scams were on the rise during lockdown, going up by a massive 66%. This has shown…

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How contractors can win back old clients

Now lockdown is over and restrictions are gradually easing, more and more contractors are finding that work is beginning to…

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What is retroactive cover?

When looking at your contractor insurance options, it’s important to understand exactly what the policy is offering you, to ensure…

Contractors

Contractor News: May

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),…

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Freelancing and accountancy: Ask Andy Answers

We’re nearly two months on from the introduction of the IR35 reforms in the private sector, but many of you…

Contractors

Terms of engagement and end client issues: Ask Andy Answers

As contractors get to grips with the IR35 reforms, they continue to be a source of confusion for many. Kingsbridge’s…