More than £1 billion has been recovered from the proceeds of crime and tax offenders since the formation of a … Continue reading HMRC fraud squad takes back £1 billion from offenders
Month: December 2021
Support to help more disabled people into work
New package of support to help thousands of disabled people into work as Government builds back fairer.15 Jobcentre Plus sites … Continue reading Support to help more disabled people into work
2,828 ’elf Assessments filed on Christmas Day
More than 31,000 Self Assessments submissions for the 2020 to 2021 tax year over the festive period. HM Revenue and … Continue reading 2,828 ’elf Assessments filed on Christmas Day
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Protect yourself from online sales scams
The government is urging the public to protect themselves from online sales scams through five actionable steps. The public must … Continue reading Protect yourself from online sales scams
£1 billion support for businesses impacted by Omicron
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 per … Continue reading £1 billion support for businesses impacted by Omicron
Self-isolation reduced from 10 to 7 days
New guidance enables the 10-day self-isolation period for people who have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) to be reduced to … Continue reading Self-isolation reduced from 10 to 7 days
Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme (SSPRS) reopens
Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has announced support for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron variant with the reopening of … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay rebate scheme (SSPRS) reopens
Trusted and modern: HMRC’s vision for the future
The Rt Hon Lucy Frazer QC MP Location: HMRC’s Regional Centre in Stratford.Delivered on: 6th December 2021 (Transcript of the … Continue reading Trusted and modern: HMRC’s vision for the future
Cyber laws to protect personal tech
Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable … Continue reading Cyber laws to protect personal tech
Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently
Local hospitality businesses no longer need planning permission to put up marquees on their land and councils will no longer … Continue reading Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently
Welsh Devolved Taxes and Welsh Rates of Income Tax – Draft Budget 2022-2023
Welsh Rates of Income Tax The draft Budget assumes the three Welsh Rates of Income Tax (basic, higher and additional) … Continue reading Welsh Devolved Taxes and Welsh Rates of Income Tax – Draft Budget 2022-2023
HMRC to name tax avoidance promoters
Naming tax avoidance promoters As part of the approach to support taxpayers to steer clear, or move out, of tax … Continue reading HMRC to name tax avoidance promoters
HMRC late payment interest rates to increase
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 0.25%. The … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates to increase
Temporary changes to the self-certification period for sickness absence
HMRC have issued the following and asked that we share: On 12th December, the Prime Minister launched the Omicron Emergency … Continue reading Temporary changes to the self-certification period for sickness absence
Free rapid lateral flow tests
Make sure you take a rapid lateral flow test before meeting up with friends and family – especially those who … Continue reading Free rapid lateral flow tests
Gender neutral X passport case lost
In an appeal judgement given by the Supreme Court, the requirement for the passport office to issue gender neutral passports … Continue reading Gender neutral X passport case lost
Skills boost to support jobs
Nine new Institutes of Technology and a multi-million-pound investment in skills and technical training to level up opportunities. Adults and … Continue reading Skills boost to support jobs
Employee Sickness self-certification extended to 28 days
The DWP and HMRC have applied a statutory instrument which comes into force on Friday 17th December 2021 which extends … Continue reading Employee Sickness self-certification extended to 28 days
New CDC pension scheme one step closer
A new type of pension scheme delivering reliable returns – and potentially boosting retirement incomes for millions, will soon become … Continue reading New CDC pension scheme one step closer
Consultation: disability workforce reporting
The Minister for Disabled People launches a consultation on disability workforce reporting as part of the National Disability Strategy Consultation … Continue reading Consultation: disability workforce reporting
Crackdown on directors who dissolve companies to evade debts
Rogue directors who dissolve companies and avoid paying liabilities to staff, creditors and the taxpayer can now be disqualified from … Continue reading Crackdown on directors who dissolve companies to evade debts
Record £1 billion child support
New figures reveal a record £1 billion in child maintenance payments has been collected and arranged in the last 12 … Continue reading Record £1 billion child support
Record number of people on payroll
The December 2021 Office of National Statistics (ONS) report: Labour market overview, UK: December 2021 The data comes from HM … Continue reading Record number of people on payroll
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Second State Pension Age Review
The next review of State Pension age has been launched by the Government. The Review is to consider whether the … Continue reading Second State Pension Age Review
TUC want to hear from Childcare workers
The TUC is looking to engage with childcare workers to understand their experiences of working in the sector before and … Continue reading TUC want to hear from Childcare workers
HMRC December 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC December 2021 Employer Bulletin
Scottish budget 2022-2023 sets out Scottish Income Tax changes
The following is extracted from the document Scottish Budget: 2022-23 issued alongside the budget delivered on 9th December 2021. The … Continue reading Scottish budget 2022-2023 sets out Scottish Income Tax changes
Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Government has named and shamed another 208 businesses which failed to pay the minimum wage to 12,000 of the lowest … Continue reading Why are employers breaking minimum wage law? ‘don’t be a Scrooge – pay your staff properly’
Record numbers study nursing and midwifery
Record numbers of students accepted places to study nursing and midwifery in England this year for the second year running. … Continue reading Record numbers study nursing and midwifery
More help to train and test new HGV drivers
First intensive short courses in HGV driving under way to help tackle skills shortages and support 11,000 people launching new … Continue reading More help to train and test new HGV drivers
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment