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*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
“Following the PM’s announcement on further restrictions across the country we have decided to extended the furlough scheme for a … Continue reading Breaking News – Furlough scheme extended to March 2021
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading ACAS Job Support Scheme agreement templates now available
Although the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is ending on 31 October 2020, it is being replaced with the Job Support … Continue reading Employment Related Securities and COVID-19 Job Support Scheme
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Millions of jobs continue to be supported as Job Support Scheme (JSS) launches – now delayed due to extension of CJRS
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension provides support in the form of two grants, each for three month periods … Continue reading Self Employment Income Support Grant – claim from 14th December 2020
HMRC have confirmed that ‘Tax credits claimants who are temporarily working fewer hours due to COVID-19 will continue to be … Continue reading Tax credit claimants working reduced hours
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2020 the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – what are ‘usual hours’?
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – what is ‘reference salary’?
Saver protections will be bolstered by government plans revealed today to “nudge” people towards taking pensions guidance. The proposals follow … Continue reading Nudge to knowledge: Government to boost pensions guidance take-up
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading ACAS provide a Job Support Scheme timetable
Defence minister Johnny Mercer: “Every year, 14,000 people leave the military - people with incredible skills that can enhance your … Continue reading Hire ex-military talent – The career transition partnership
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – temporary working agreements
Administration charge fees removed from rail Advance tickets. rail passengers holding Advance tickets across Great Britain will not lose out … Continue reading Admin fees removed for COVID disrupted rail travel on Advance tickets
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2020, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme and National Minimum Wage
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – financial impact test
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme – which employees?
Working parents who are on the Government’s coronavirus support schemes will still be eligible for childcare support even if their … Continue reading Protections for working parents eligible for childcare support
HMRC have issued a reminder to those who are required to submit a self assessment tax return. Dear @PAYadvice, There … Continue reading Ready, steady, 100 days till the Self Assessment deadline
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Further information available on the Job Support Scheme
Grants for the self-employed doubled to 40% of previous earnings Self-employed grant The Thursday 22nd October 2020 announcement increases the … Continue reading Chancellor increases financial support for the self-employed
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme changes 22nd October 2020
You do not need a National Insurance number to work in the United Kingdom. The government provide an online service … Continue reading Prove your right to work in the UK
In light of #COVID19, HMRC has updated guidance on the operation of Section 690 agreements. Information about operating PAYE on … Continue reading Employee coming to work from abroad – agreement to operate PAYE on earning for UK work – Section 690
In the United Kingdom there are legal minimum entitlements to paid holiday. They are enshrined into UK law under the … Continue reading Holiday – what is my entitlement?
Convoluted pension statements are set to be a thing of the past as the Pensions Minister today unveils innovative plans … Continue reading Simple Pension Statements
The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches 'time is running … Continue reading BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
With less than 6 months until new law comes into effect, has your business put in place plans to implement … Continue reading Off-payroll workers – have you prepared?
SD Worx are hosting its next edition of payroll question time on Friday 6th November 2020 at 2pm with its … Continue reading Payroll Question Time? – 6th November 2020
Around a million pensioners across the UK will receive £140 off their fuel bills, thanks to government efforts working with … Continue reading A million pensioners to benefit from £140 winter fuel bill discount
Brits will be able to get cashback from shops without needing to buy anything under new proposals to protect the … Continue reading Protecting the future of cash
I wanted to take a moment to explain how the Job Support Scheme compares to other countries and how it … Continue reading Rishi Sunak explains ‘the Job Support Scheme‘
The U.K. government have introduced a tool to help you find out the coronavirus restrictions in your local area by … Continue reading What is my local COVID Alert level?
National Insurance Number delays The October 2020 HMRC bulletin provides additional guidance on National Insurance requirements.Due to COVID-19, the Department … Continue reading No National Insurance number? So what!
Dear @PAYadvice, [The] Employer Bulletin (October 2020, Issue 86) includes all of the latest COVID-19 updates to help [employers] continue … Continue reading October 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Since 6th April 2020, employers have been able to pay employees up to £6 a week or £26 a month … Continue reading 54,800 customers claim tax relief for working from home
Local COVID alert levels set out information for local authorities, residents and workers about what to do and how to … Continue reading Local COVID alert levels
Dear @PAYadvice, We’re writing to provide you with further information on the support schemes available to help you and your … Continue reading Further guidance on business support schemes, including recent government announcements
World Mental Health Day is Saturday 10th October. With the pandemic causing so much upheaval to work and personal lives, … Continue reading ACAS resources – mental health at work
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) is expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as … Continue reading Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions
If you think that you’re eligible for the second Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant and you have not yet claimed, … Continue reading SEISS claim deadline 19th October
The National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) re-launched Small Business Guide sets out five key areas for businesses to help improve … Continue reading Small business guide to Cyber Security
What do you do when you need time to support children. Could you loose your job or be passed over … Continue reading Employee Parental leave rights
MM&R by PSP(c)2020 You may be entitled to receive NI credits if you are a grandparent, or other family member, … Continue reading Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
The HMRC Internal PAYE manual has been updated 6th October 2020. In Budget 2018, the Chancellor announced that the Government … Continue reading UPDATE – PAYE special arrangement for short term business visitors (STBV) appendix 8
Dear @PAYadvice, Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 October mean that employers will need to fund 20% of furloughed … Continue reading #COVID19: Employer support – live webinars
HMRC has written to universities, through Universities UK, asking them to help ensure their students know how to spot a … Continue reading Students warned of tax scam dangers
Acas has found that over a third of employers (37%) are likely to make staff redundancies in the next 3 … Continue reading Redundancy – ACAS research
The government have confirmed that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) closes on 31st October 2020 and want to make … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims final deadline set as 30th November 2020
Further information has been published on how businesses can claim the government’s Job Retention Bonus, with millions set to benefit … Continue reading Job Retention Bonus
government extends protection to guarantee National Minimum Wage for maritime workersnew wage law to ensure fair pay for over 10,000 … Continue reading Seafarers to receive fair pay as UK changes law on national minimum wage
Work and Pensions Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has introduced a technical Bill in the House of Commons that will give the … Continue reading Pension boost protected by new bill
Self Assessment taxpayers can apply online for additional support to help spread the cost of their tax bill into monthly … Continue reading Self Assessment – enhanced payment plan changes