Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2026 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Working through a red heat-health alert
The West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England will be under a red heat-health … Continue reading Working through a red heat-health alert
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Correction to some Plan 2 student loan balances. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 repayment employees … Continue reading The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
PSA deadlines and timing
As part of the Employers Bulletin June 2026, the HMRC is reminding employers on changes and deadlines for PSA reporting. … Continue reading PSA deadlines and timing
Get ready to pay Class 1A for benefits
It’s that time of year to get ready to pay the Class 1A 15% charge on benefits for the 2025/2026 … Continue reading Get ready to pay Class 1A for benefits
Low earner’s pension payment
As part of the employers bulletin June 2026 articles, the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued information on the … Continue reading Low earner’s pension payment
Pension tax relief – still getting it wrong
As part of the HMRC June 2026 Employer Bulletin, there is an article that highlights that the Low Incomes Tax … Continue reading Pension tax relief – still getting it wrong
Employer Bulletin: June 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: June 2026
Payrolling Benefits April 2027 phasing (MPBiKs)
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed a phased approach to the implementation of Payrolling for April 2027 and … Continue reading Payrolling Benefits April 2027 phasing (MPBiKs)
Payrolling 2027 (MPBiKs) – mandatory items confirmed
Company Cars and Vans are are part of mandatory Payrolling On Monday 15th June, HMRC have confirmed a simplification to … Continue reading Payrolling 2027 (MPBiKs) – mandatory items confirmed
Get ready for your 2027 (MPBiKs) Payrolling project
HMRC have indicated that benefits in kind must be payrolled from April 2027. This is being referred to as Mandatory … Continue reading Get ready for your 2027 (MPBiKs) Payrolling project
Dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”
HMRC crackdown targets criminals exploiting the high street. HMRC will carry out more than 30,000 interventions this year to tackle tax … Continue reading Dodgy shops: “We are coming for you”
Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
Aim to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years. more than half … Continue reading Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime
A new report released .. reveals the strides being made to improve the accuracy of the Companies House register and … Continue reading Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime
£4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries
New push to get qualified nursery teachers into England's most deprived communities so nurseries can offer more childcare places, helping … Continue reading £4,500 bonus to attract graduate teachers to deprived nurseries
New tools to help employers maximise AI productivity gains
Skills England report shows what works for AI training and new tools will help employers build the AI skills their … Continue reading New tools to help employers maximise AI productivity gains
Crack down on pension scams
Pension savers will be better protected from scams under new plans announced Tuesday 9th June 2026, as the Government acts … Continue reading Crack down on pension scams
Workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
The Government has launched a consultation on new workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, as part of … Continue reading Workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training.
... partnership between government, industry and trade unions to better support young people entering the job market. ✅ 400,000 disadvantaged … Continue reading Young people being supported into entry-level jobs of the future – AI bootcamps and tech training.
Seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protection
New laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters. thousands of seafarers working across the Channel are … Continue reading Seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protection
Tax fraud warning: ‘Bills of Exchange’
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has seen an increase in attempts to use ‘Bills of Exchange’ to pay a tax … Continue reading Tax fraud warning: ‘Bills of Exchange’
Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility
The government have launched (Tuesday 2nd June 2026) the consultation on Ending one- sided flexibility: reforms of zero hours and similar … Continue reading Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility
First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth … Continue reading First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
Employment lifeline for young people
Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work … Continue reading Employment lifeline for young people
On Fans’ Side
What the Football Governance Act means for you OK, not quite employment and pay related, but with the end of … Continue reading On Fans’ Side
Fit note system to be overhauled
Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the … Continue reading Fit note system to be overhauled
Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 21st May 2026 updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war … Continue reading Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
Business mileage for employees’ own vehicles increase by 10p to 55p
Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) are what an employer can pay employees for using their own vehicle for business journeys. They’re … Continue reading Business mileage for employees’ own vehicles increase by 10p to 55p
The Payroll Pivot: From Invisibility to Influence
The profession that runs in silence is about to get loud. Payroll controls up to 80% of an organisation's operating … Continue reading The Payroll Pivot: From Invisibility to Influence
Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening September 2026. Adults balancing … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Check if you need to register as a Tax adviser – that includes payroll
From Monday 18th May 2026, a new registration requirement for tax advisers will roll out. New mandatory tax adviser registration … Continue reading Check if you need to register as a Tax adviser – that includes payroll
5.4 million workers have employment rights breached
The final independent report of Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) commissioned assessment on the scale and nature of labour … Continue reading 5.4 million workers have employment rights breached
Self Assessment confusion: Bank and Building Society Interest
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are indicating that they are aware of concerns raised by representative bodies about tax payers … Continue reading Self Assessment confusion: Bank and Building Society Interest
Families face age 16 apprenticeship penalty
Families face financial penalties when young people take up apprenticeships. A new report from the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) … Continue reading Families face age 16 apprenticeship penalty
RTI submission problems — incorrect handling of payroll ID
As part of the HMRC April 2026 Employers Bulletin, the HMRC are again blaming employers for problems with the HMRC … Continue reading RTI submission problems — incorrect handling of payroll ID
Employer Bulletin: April 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners
Winter Fuel Payments paid in winter 2025 will be recovered from pensioners with income above £35,000 Check if your payment … Continue reading Winter Fuel Payment scams targeting pensioners
Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update
Statutory Sick Pay: record sheet (SSP2) has been updated to reflect changes brought in by the Employment Rights Act 2025, … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update
Statutory Payments uprating error
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have notified software developers on a difference in this year Department for Work … Continue reading Statutory Payments uprating error
Happy 7th Birthday PAYadvice.UK – reaching 1 million hits
Wishing PAYadvice Ltd a very happy 7th Birthday. On 9th April 2019 PAYadvice Ltd was registered with companies house and … Continue reading Happy 7th Birthday PAYadvice.UK – reaching 1 million hits
Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly created role to support working women across … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Thousands to be supported into work with reforms to welfare system
Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of … Continue reading Thousands to be supported into work with reforms to welfare system
Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. Millions of employees to benefit from reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, ensuring they can take time … Continue reading Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Crackdown on subscription traps
Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions New measures set out to make subscriptions clearer and far easier … Continue reading Crackdown on subscription traps
Keep Britain Working – an update
Britain faces an urgent economic inactivity crisis driven in large part by ill-health and the barriers to work faced by … Continue reading Keep Britain Working – an update
National Living Wage rises to £12.71
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New minimum wage rates come into force [for pay reference period starting{ from 1st April [2026], following … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71
Employers required to keep holiday records
Holiday pay clampdown is on its way with new employer recording obligations and Holiday Pay compliance being introduced alongside the … Continue reading Employers required to keep holiday records
Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Families encouraged to use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on their childcare bills. Working families encouraged to cut the cost … Continue reading Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Mileage rates review to support working people
Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit from a review of approved mileage rates. Millions of drivers who … Continue reading Mileage rates review to support working people
SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes on 6th April 2026 as a result of the Employment Rights Act. More employees will … Continue reading SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
With new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules applying from 6th April 2026, the DWP have updated form SSP1 for use … Continue reading SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
Two-child limit removal becomes law
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit has become law, putting 450,000 children on a pathway out of poverty in … Continue reading Two-child limit removal becomes law
Get ‘Tax Confident’
HMRC launches Tax Confident, a new website to help people understand tax in plain, simple terms. HMRC launches ‘Tax Confident’ website designed to fill tax knowledge … Continue reading Get ‘Tax Confident’
Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
389 employers … named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. Employers told … Continue reading Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions … Continue reading AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
Global taskforce to hunt down overseas scammers
UK drives international action to go after scammers at the Global Fraud Summit, hosted by the United Nations in Vienna … Continue reading Global taskforce to hunt down overseas scammers
Nursing funding boost to help better community care
Care homes providing tailored nursing care to patients in the community will benefit from a funding rise of more than … Continue reading Nursing funding boost to help better community care
Help with the cost of living in 2026
taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026
Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas
Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has been appointed as the new Chair of Acas. Baroness Maggie Jones of Whitchurch has … Continue reading Baroness Maggie Jones appointed new chair of Acas
Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
Raising the English fluency level will allow migrants to contribute and integrate into British life. Migrants will need to speak … Continue reading Higher standard of English now required to settle in the UK
Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update to their transitional protection guidance (version 3) via the … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
Spring Forecast 2026 speech
No further payroll related changes were announced within the Chancellors speech. The following is the speech as delivered (minus political … Continue reading Spring Forecast 2026 speech
New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Jobseekers and those starting new jobs encouraged to download the HMRC app for essential job-related information. With National Careers Week … Continue reading New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day … Continue reading Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Shut down of Four companies linked to scheme aiding directors to walk away from debts
Wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations Four companies have been shut down after investigations revealed they were … Continue reading Shut down of Four companies linked to scheme aiding directors to walk away from debts
Isle of Man Budget 2026 changes tax, National Insurance and Minimum Wage
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas MHK emphasised financial discipline and investment in services alongside a substantial rise in the personal allowance … Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2026 changes tax, National Insurance and Minimum Wage
Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible for unpaid parental leave from their first day of employment. Unpaid parental … Continue reading Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible to give notice to take Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave from … Continue reading Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
Payroll services to register as Tax Advisers and have AML responsibilities
HMRC are introducing the requirements to register in stages. From 18th May 2026, HMRC will introduce an online registration system … Continue reading Payroll services to register as Tax Advisers and have AML responsibilities
Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
From 6th April 2026, a new right to Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave will support employees who lose the mother or primary adopter of … Continue reading Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
From 18th February 2026, upgraded employment rights will begin to take effect. These changes will be introduced gradually between 2026 … Continue reading New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the … Continue reading New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
HMRC electronic payment deadline for February and March 2026
As part of the February Employer Bulletin, the HMRC are reminding employers that the regular electronic payment deadline of 22nd … Continue reading HMRC electronic payment deadline for February and March 2026
Payroll technical specifications: Income Tax April 2026
The 'Specification for PAYE tax table routines' has been updated to version 24.0 (February 2026). HM Revenue and Customs have … Continue reading Payroll technical specifications: Income Tax April 2026
Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
HMRC as part of the February edition of the Employer Bulletin is reminding employers to get ready for the changes … Continue reading Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
The February edition of the HMRC Employers Bulletin out lines the changes to Statutory Sick Pay which applies from 6th … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
Employer Bulletin: February 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: February 2026
Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Monday 9th February 2026, the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) have further clarified added areas of transitional arrangements with … Continue reading Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
£10 million financial support package for families of children and young people with cancer to cover travel costs to and … Continue reading Government to cover travel costs of children with cancer
11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
Millions filed their Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by the deadline. 97.25% of tax … Continue reading 11.48 million beat the Self Assessment deadline
Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap
Millions of working women will be better off with new measures being introduced to tackle historic gender pension gap. Millions … Continue reading Pension scheme reforms to tackle gender pension gap
Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support … Continue reading Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
Small Employers Relief increased to 9%
HMRC have issued the following (edited) information on Wednesday 21st January 2026, effective for payments from 6th April 2026. Dear … Continue reading Small Employers Relief increased to 9%
Payroll 2026-2027: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds – updates on Income Tax
(c)2025 Photo by PSP The HMRC issued the following (edited) information on Friday 16th January 2026 confirming the U.K. tax … Continue reading Payroll 2026-2027: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds – updates on Income Tax
Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
NEW TUC POLLING: 1 in 7 women (14%) have lost their job - or felt forced to leave their job - due … Continue reading Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April 2026. Over 18 million workers across the … Continue reading Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
Move to eVisas update
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa eVisas will … Continue reading Move to eVisas update
Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Enforcement raids skyrocket by 77% … leading to an 83% increase in arrests. Illegal working arrests and raids have reached the highest level in … Continue reading Illegal working – raids reach highest level in UK history
Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
Majority of [Scottish] taxpayers will pay less income tax than in rest of the UK. Changes to the basic and … Continue reading Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
UK Armed forces launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme
Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces Britain’s young people … Continue reading UK Armed forces launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme
Fuel margins remain “persistently high”
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices … Continue reading Fuel margins remain “persistently high”
HMRC app surge on those taking control of their tax
Over 4.2 million HMRC app downloads in 2025. More than 136 million logins, a 20% increase on 2024. Older and retired people … Continue reading HMRC app surge on those taking control of their tax
Chancellor announces date of 2026 Spring Forecast
The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026 The Chancellor of the … Continue reading Chancellor announces date of 2026 Spring Forecast
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
HMRC revises interest rates
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 3.75% on … Continue reading HMRC revises interest rates
Crackdown on rogue landlords
Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords. … Continue reading Crackdown on rogue landlords
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/2027
The automatic enrolment earnings trigger determines at what point an eligible person gets automatically enrolled into a workplace pension. The … Continue reading Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/2027
2026/2027 P60 & eP60 substitute adjustments
The HMRC have issued the RD1 Specification for employer substitute form P60 and e P60 for the tax year 2026 … Continue reading 2026/2027 P60 & eP60 substitute adjustments