The government has published a call for evidence on the umbrella company market. Umbrellas - what are they? Umbrella companies … Continue reading Call for Evidence: umbrella company market
Call for Evidence: umbrella company market
Month: November 2021
Steps to modernise and simplify UK tax system
As part of Tax Administration and Maintenance Day the government has set out more detail on work to deliver a … Continue reading Steps to modernise and simplify UK tax system
April 2022 Statutory payments changes confirmed
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have issued the confirmed statutory payment rates applicable from April … Continue reading April 2022 Statutory payments changes confirmed
Precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant
Face coverings From 4am Tuesday 30th November 2021 face coverings are compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, … Continue reading Precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant
Check on illegal working practices in the security industry
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) and HMRC have carried out joint operations in London, Bradford and Glasgow last week to … Continue reading Check on illegal working practices in the security industry
New qualification to give core digital skills
Ofqual has launched a second consultation on its remaining policy proposals and draft: Technical consultation on regulating Digital Functional Skills … Continue reading New qualification to give core digital skills
Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd – 28th November), Minister … Continue reading Employers urged to help un-pause the careers of women in menopause
National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
The theme of “Build the Future” continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 7th … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
Workplace bullying
ACAS remind business that they should take steps to prevent workplace bullying. Employers and managers should do everything possible to … Continue reading Workplace bullying
Job scams
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has been working with JobsAware and Cifas, to understand the impact of scams, and … Continue reading Job scams
Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
“The new appointment will bolster government’s continued efforts to protect and enhance workers’ rights while stamping out workplace exploitation” Margaret … Continue reading Margaret Beels appointed as Director of Labour Market Enforcement
Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Tax Administration and Maintenance Day – 30th November 2021
A Tax Administration and Maintenance day (TAMD) will take place on 30th November 2021.Consultations for announcements made at Autumn Budget … Continue reading Tax Administration and Maintenance Day – 30th November 2021
Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2022/2023 EB5 (updated to reflect the Spring Statement 2022)
The HMRC Software Support Team (SDST) have issued the National Insurance Contributions guidance for software developers. 6th April 2022 - … Continue reading Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2022/2023 EB5 (updated to reflect the Spring Statement 2022)
Health and Social Care payslip message issued
On 7th September 2021, the government announced a new 1.25% Health and Social Care Levy to fund investment in the … Continue reading Health and Social Care payslip message issued
Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart
Launched as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, Kickstart has helped young people in all corners of the country … Continue reading Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart
Self Assessment – Don’t be scammed!
800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last 12 months HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is preparing to issue emails … Continue reading Self Assessment – Don’t be scammed!
Helping families access Child Trust Funds
Families seeking access to small funds belonging to loved ones who lack mental capacity are to benefit from a simpler … Continue reading Helping families access Child Trust Funds
Made in the UK, Sold to the World
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has published a 12-point plan to help UK businesses hit £1 trillion in exports. … Continue reading Made in the UK, Sold to the World
Millions paid below the real Living Wage
4.8 MILLION JOBS IN THE UK PAY BELOW THE REAL LIVING WAGE 1 in 6 (17.1%) of UK jobs pay below the real … Continue reading Millions paid below the real Living Wage
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Over 300,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost More than £1.6 billion in extra wages has gone … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Warning highlighting online shopping product safety risks!
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), has issued an Important Product Safety Message in the run up to … Continue reading Warning highlighting online shopping product safety risks!
Employers – are you Disability Confident
The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring in the workplace. … Continue reading Employers – are you Disability Confident
Just some extra cash!
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reminding individuals that obtaining additional income from various sources may need to be declared … Continue reading Just some extra cash!
New rules put pension savers’ interests first
Plans to protect small pension pots from being eroded by charges will be introduced in April 2022. Hundreds of thousands … Continue reading New rules put pension savers’ interests first
COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment for frontline health and social care workers
Health and social care workers, including volunteers who have face to face contact with service users, will need to provide … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccination a condition of deployment for frontline health and social care workers
Drivers miss out by not renewing licences online
New figures released by DVLA show that drivers missed out on £2.3 million of savings by not renewing their photocard … Continue reading Drivers miss out by not renewing licences online
Time or running out for claimants with post office card accounts
Around 24,000 HMRC claimants with a Post Office card account have just three weeks left to update with new payment … Continue reading Time or running out for claimants with post office card accounts
New measures protect pension savers from scams
New measures to protect pension savers and help stop scam transfers in their tracks became law Monday 8th November 2021. … Continue reading New measures protect pension savers from scams
Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Furlough numbers for September at record low
The number of people on furlough fell to a record low during its September 2021 last month of operation. Figures … Continue reading Furlough numbers for September at record low
Welsh Government Attachment of Earnings Orders consultation
The Welsh Government is seeking views on the proposal to amend earnings thresholds for Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEO) issued … Continue reading Welsh Government Attachment of Earnings Orders consultation
Agent view of Employer liabilities and payment for PAYE
The HMRC customer engagement team have provided the following in relation to payroll agents access to client information. Update on … Continue reading Agent view of Employer liabilities and payment for PAYE