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
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
Jersey: 2026 Minimum wage and Contribution Limits
Revenue Jersey have confirmed various values that relate to payroll. They issued the following on Monday 15th December 2025. The … Continue reading Jersey: 2026 Minimum wage and Contribution Limits
Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
The Collection of Student Loans consultation group has confirmed since all the repayment thresholds for 2026/2027 have been confirmed and … Continue reading Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, information on Labour supply change responsibilities have been issued: From 6th April … Continue reading New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
Grocery Salary Sacrifice! Buyer beware
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, HMRC have shared information on promoted Salary Sacrifices Grocery Schemes. They confirm … Continue reading Grocery Salary Sacrifice! Buyer beware
Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: December 2025
Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
UK recognises cryptocurrency as personal property
Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the … Continue reading UK recognises cryptocurrency as personal property
Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
Nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders leads to over 170 arrests Delivery riders caught working illegally across Britain face being … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders face removal following enforcement blitz
2026/2027 New Starter Checklist – getting prepared
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have kindly issued the new adjusted HMRC ‘New Starter Checklist’ to software developers to … Continue reading 2026/2027 New Starter Checklist – getting prepared
Day 1 sick pay for all going ahead
The government are progressing the Employment Rights Bill through Parliament. Although some elements are being ping ponged between the commons … Continue reading Day 1 sick pay for all going ahead
Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
As a result of the Employment Rights Bill currently going through parliament and anticipated as something that will be passed, … Continue reading Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Payroll 2026-27: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from April 2026 Dear PAYadvice.UK Following the Autumn Budget of 26 Ltd November 2025, … Continue reading HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
As part of budget 2025 announcements have been progressed in relation to collective money purchase schemes. What a CMP The … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)
This measure is about bringing Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) within the scope of the benefit in kind rules as … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)
2026/2027 Welsh Rate of Income Tax
Following the UK budget on 26th November 2025 which applied a freeze of tax bands and rates, potentially until 5th … Continue reading 2026/2027 Welsh Rate of Income Tax
OBR chair resigns over budget 2025 blunder
Richard Hughes has written to the Chancellor (1st December 2025) to resign as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility … Continue reading OBR chair resigns over budget 2025 blunder
Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
As part of budget 2025, Rachel Reeves announced a freeze of National Insurance thresholds and rates until April 2031. Well … Continue reading Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
Section 690 – Overseas Workday Relief
A new measure is introduced that will affect employers who notify HMRC through a PAYE-notification, often referred to as a Section … Continue reading Section 690 – Overseas Workday Relief
Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
What are umbrella companies? Umbrella companies are employment intermediaries that employ workers on behalf of agencies and end clients. Many … Continue reading Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
April 2026 Statutory payment rates announced
I have concluded my statutory annual review of …. benefit rates under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. The new … Continue reading April 2026 Statutory payment rates announced
Budget 2025 – Energy Bills
Billpayers to benefit from an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills. The government have announced in the Autumn Budget that … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Energy Bills
Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill. The Government convened a series … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
This working paper seeks views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses are inserted into … Continue reading Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
Tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards
Tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients will be legally required to register and meet minimum standards … Continue reading Tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards
Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
Extend employer National Insurance contributions veteran’s relief In April 2021, a National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief for employers that hire … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Employees who are required to work from home to perform the duties of their employment are entitled to tax relief … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Disguised remuneration: tax avoidance using unfunded pension arrangements
Tax avoidance arrangements seeking to avoid Corporation Tax, Income Tax and National Insurance contributions by using unfunded pension arrangements. HMRC … Continue reading Disguised remuneration: tax avoidance using unfunded pension arrangements
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
(c)2023 PSP The Department for Education… (26th November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
Independent Loan Charge review and response
The independent loan charge review and government response were published Wednesday 26th November 2025 following Budget 2025. At Autumn Budget … Continue reading Independent Loan Charge review and response
Budget 2025 speech
Budget 2025 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves - 26th November 2025 Madame Deputy Speaker. It is my understanding … Continue reading Budget 2025 speech
Budget 2025 – Two Child Benefit limit removed April 2026
It’s the kids that have paid the price As part of the Budget 2025, the chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Two Child Benefit limit removed April 2026
Budget 2025 – Tax free allowance freeze extended 3 years
As part of the budget 2025, the £12,570 tax free allowance freeze has been extended from the current freeze until … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Tax free allowance freeze extended 3 years
Budget 2025 – ISA changes announced
As part of the Budget 2025, changes are being progressed with ISAs. The annual limit will remain at £20,000 but … Continue reading Budget 2025 – ISA changes announced
Budget 2025 – Pension Salary Sacrifice to be subject to National Insurance April 2029
As part of budget 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced that earnings sacrificed for increased employer … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Pension Salary Sacrifice to be subject to National Insurance April 2029
Budget 2025 – The Red Box
The Red Budget Box According to information published by Parliament, the word Budget comes from an old French word ‘bougette’ … Continue reading Budget 2025 – The Red Box
Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
As the festive season approaches, many businesses rely on staff working longer hours, picking up extra shifts or staying late … Continue reading Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
Polling shows more than half of young people do not feel there is enough government support to help them get … Continue reading Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
New Cryptoasset reporting rules – Jan 2026
From 1st January 2026 if you provide cryptoasset services in the UK, you’ll have new responsibilities for collecting data and … Continue reading New Cryptoasset reporting rules – Jan 2026
Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer
Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been expanded to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries giving families more choice in how … Continue reading Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer
220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of … Continue reading 220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
New Resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice
Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and … Continue reading New Resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice
Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
The Government’s Make Work Pay plan is designed to help more people to stay in work, support workers’ productivity and … Continue reading Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
UK to enforce ETA scheme Feb 2026
From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. Visitors from 85 nationalities, … Continue reading UK to enforce ETA scheme Feb 2026
Good employment week 24-28 November 2025
Good Employment Week 2025 Good Employment Week is an annual week of activities, that aims to raise awareness of good employment … Continue reading Good employment week 24-28 November 2025
Investigation into $28 million crypto scheme
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) (20th November … Continue reading Investigation into $28 million crypto scheme
A fairer pathway to UK settlement
The Home Secretary's statement setting out significant reforms to the UK’s legal migration model. Oral statement to Parliament 20th November … Continue reading A fairer pathway to UK settlement
Prescription charges frozen
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients … Continue reading Prescription charges frozen
First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of … Continue reading First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year. … Continue reading Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments … Continue reading Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England. Countdown begins for the … Continue reading No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
Tackling ill-health and keep Britain working
60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is … Continue reading Tackling ill-health and keep Britain working
Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history. … Continue reading Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
SLC has received more than 1.1 million refund requests through its Digital Refund Service, which offers a self-serve route for … Continue reading Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap
New report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock … Continue reading Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap
Electric vehicle (EV) charging at home to be easier
Reforms to open up affordable home charging to thousands more households new proposed planning reforms to cut red tape giving … Continue reading Electric vehicle (EV) charging at home to be easier
Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Consultation on extending legislation to prevent illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements This Home Office … Continue reading Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
100 days to Self Assessment deadline
Self Assessment filers reminded to file their tax return with 100 days to go to the deadline Self Assessment filers … Continue reading 100 days to Self Assessment deadline
Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave … Continue reading Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Victims freed from NDA silence
Victims and direct witnesses of crime who sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will no longer be gagged from speaking out … Continue reading Victims freed from NDA silence
Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Half a million workers are set for a pay boost as over 16,000 employers are signed up to pay the real Living … Continue reading Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Student Loan deduction guidance corrected
Guidance for employers on making employees’ student loan and postgraduate loan deductions in different circumstances has been updated with a … Continue reading Student Loan deduction guidance corrected
Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
As part of the October 2025 shaming list of employers who have been named and fined for National Minimum Wage … Continue reading Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
Employee Notice of Tax Code – Commissioners’ Direction
(c)2025 PAYadvice.UK Direction about the approved method of electronic communication to give an employee notice of a tax code. The … Continue reading Employee Notice of Tax Code – Commissioners’ Direction
HMRC impacted by Amazon internet problems
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd HM Revenue and Customs have shared that they are aware that users of their web and app … Continue reading HMRC impacted by Amazon internet problems
Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
Although employers may have set payment rates at or above the National Minimum Wage for their workers and employees, some … Continue reading Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks UK workers paid below … Continue reading In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Of the 491 recently shamed employers for breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) by the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audit … Continue reading Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) audit teams from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have caught and fined another 491 employers … Continue reading Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
Update on the move to eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. Moving … Continue reading Update on the move to eVisas
Focus on reading to drive up standards
all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards. A national focus on … Continue reading Focus on reading to drive up standards
Employer Bulletin: October 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: October 2025
Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work
Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out … Continue reading Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work
FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026. Taylor Review author Matthew Taylor appointed as first … Continue reading FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation