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I haven't been paid

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The difference between defects, scope, and fair wear.

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I'm not sure if I'm really self-employed

The three tests HMRC actually uses, in plain English.

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I've just disturbed asbestos

Stop. Get out. Don't clean up. Here's the first five minutes.

HSE has just turned up

What they're allowed to do, what you can refuse, what to say.

My van's been broken into

Police, crime reference, insurance, Immobilise (in that order).

I haven't been paid

The Construction Act, late payment rights, and when to stop work.

I've been sacked on the spot

Your rights to notice, final pay, and a written reason.

HMRC letter just landed

Paste it in. We'll tell you what it means and the real deadline.

Client's refusing a snag

The difference between defects, scope, and fair wear.

Someone's had an accident on site

RIDDOR, HSE, the first-aid record (in the order they happen).

I'm not sure if I'm really self-employed

The three tests HMRC actually uses, in plain English.

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Starting Out

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Payment & Money

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Contracts & Disputes

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Site Safety & HSE

CDM regs, RAMS, site safety duties and reporting injuries.

HMRC & Tax

CIS, VAT, tax returns and dealing with HMRC.

Tool Theft & Security

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The big five things that catch UK tradespeople out.

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Getting Paid

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Staying Safe

Risk, RAMS, PPE, RIDDOR. The rules that actually apply to you.

Tax for Builders

CIS, self-assessment, tax codes. Stop losing money to HMRC confusion.

Know Your Rights

What your boss, client or main contractor can and can't make you do.

Building Regs Explained

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