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Upcoming Changes to Right-to-Work Checks in the UK: Self-Employed Contractors to be Included
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced plans to extend right-to-work checks to include self-employed contractors. This initiative...
Rochelle Henry
Apr 32 min read
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CIS Updates for 2025: What You Need to Know
When operating within the construction sector, it's essential to stay updated on changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). Here...
Rochelle Henry
Mar 122 min read
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Company Size Thresholds Are Changing in April 2025!
Starting 6 April 2025, the government will update the legal classification of company sizes. This change aims to make it easier for...
Rochelle Henry
Feb 172 min read
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Why Compliance Matters
Construction Industry Insiders Jailed for £22 Million Taxpayer Fraud What Happened: Seven individuals linked to a construction...
Rochelle Henry
Feb 62 min read
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Changes to BRP’s
As of 31 December 2024, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards will no longer be issued or valid due to the need for next-generation...
Rochelle Henry
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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Understanding Insurance
To fully protect our supply chain, we ensure that our contingent workforce hold appropriate insurance cover for any accidents or...
Rochelle Henry
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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How might the impact of the Budget impact the Contingent Workforce and Umbrella Employees?
Following on from our previous post regarding the outcome of 2024 UK Budget, let’s have a look at how changes may impact our contingent...
Rochelle Henry
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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30th October 2024 Budget Announcement Headlines
Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget announcement outlined significant developments that will affect both the umbrella and...
Rochelle Henry
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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The Importance of Preventing Illegal Working in Our Industry
To protect the integrity of our contingent workforce and ensure fair working practice, it is crucial that we take a firm stance against...
Rochelle Henry
Oct 14, 20241 min read
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Right to Work in the UK
This week, our Compliance and Customer Service Team Leaders attended an insightful workshop on maintaining effective right to work...
Rochelle Henry
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS): Understanding What Falls Inside and Outside
Navigating the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is crucial for maintaining tax compliance and minimising tax evasion within the...
Rochelle Henry
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Maintaining Compliance for Self-Employed Construction Operatives
In the ever-changing world of construction, compliance isn’t just about meeting legal obligations - it’s fundamental in running a...
Rochelle Henry
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Embracing Diversity Within Construction
The UK construction industry hosts a diverse workforce with a substantial number of roles filled by Non UK workers alongside UK workers....
Rochelle Henry
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Managing IR35 Compliance
Managing IR35 Compliance The recent disclosure by HS2 of a £6.2million fine to HMRC following a compliance review stresses the critical...
Rochelle Henry
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Accidents in the Workplace: When and How to Report an Accident
When and how to report an accident? Here at Stonebridge, we provide our contingent workforce with Personal Accident Insurance cover as...
Rochelle Henry
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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Sole Trader vs. Limited Company - What’s the difference?
Sole Trader vs. Limited Company - What’s the difference? Self-employment refers to an individual who works for themselves rather than...
Rochelle Henry
Jul 30, 20242 min read
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CIS Exemptions: What Are They and Who Qualifies?
CIS Exemptions: What Are They and Who Qualifies? The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requires tax to be deducted at source for...
Rochelle Henry
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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How might a Labour government impact our contingent workforce?
How might a Labour government impact our contingent workforce? After 14 years of Conservative control, the general election saw the...
Rochelle Henry
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Does HMRC’s “name and shame” list expire after one year?
Since April 2022, HMRC have been able to “name and shame” serious tax evaders on their website. This list which names tax avoidance...
Rochelle Henry
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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Shortage Occupation List (SOL) – Changes for Construction Sector
The UK Shortage Occupation list (SOL) is the official record of jobs that are considered by the UK immigration authority, the Home...
Rochelle Henry
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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