A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
Month: January 2022
Student Loan Plan 2 and Post-Graduate loan thresholds frozen
The Plan 2 and PGL thresholds for 2022/2023 have been confirmed. Statement - Higher Education update Both thresholds remain at … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 2 and Post-Graduate loan thresholds frozen
Campaigners call for urgent action on diversion of tax refunds
In light of reports of problems from taxpayers that are increasing in both number and seriousness, the Low Incomes Tax … Continue reading Campaigners call for urgent action on diversion of tax refunds
Sick pay self-certification returns to 7 days coverage
End to temporary changes to the self-certification period for sickness absence In December 2021, the government made regulations to extend … Continue reading Sick pay self-certification returns to 7 days coverage
Funding boost to Citizens Advice to deliver ‘Help to Claim’ Universal Credit support
Free confidential and impartial support to help people make a Universal Credit claim will continue to be delivered across Great … Continue reading Funding boost to Citizens Advice to deliver ‘Help to Claim’ Universal Credit support
COVID-19: England returns to plan A
All measures under Plan B have been lifted meaning face coverings are no longer mandatory in indoor venuesCOVID Passes are … Continue reading COVID-19: England returns to plan A
Scottish changes to working from home
Hybrid working to resume in Scotland from 31st January 2022. The Scottish government has confirmed that businesses can prepare to … Continue reading Scottish changes to working from home
Reported HMRC scam calls drop 97%
Reports of scam HMRC phone calls have fallen by 97% over the last 12 months, latest HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures … Continue reading Reported HMRC scam calls drop 97%
Help to Grow: Digital scheme – letter to FTSE 250 leaders
The Secretary of State for BEIS has written to FTSE 250 leaders about the newly launched Help to Grow: Digital … Continue reading Help to Grow: Digital scheme – letter to FTSE 250 leaders
Returning to offices
Cabinet Office Minister calls for Government departments to accelerate the return to office based working to boost staff collaboration and … Continue reading Returning to offices
England to return to Plan A
People will no longer be advised to work from home, face coverings will no longer be mandatory in indoor venues, … Continue reading England to return to Plan A
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate (SSPR) service opens
HM Revenue and Customs have written to employers and agents to let them know that the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay Rebate (SSPR) service opens
New measures introduced to protect savers and boost pension guidance take-up
New rules to ensure savers are fully informed of their options when seeking to access their pension pots became law … Continue reading New measures introduced to protect savers and boost pension guidance take-up
The 2022 annual report on the National Insurance Funds
Focus on the National Insurance Fund The Government Actuary has published the annual report on the National Insurance Fund (NIF) … Continue reading The 2022 annual report on the National Insurance Funds
TV licence fee frozen
The TV licence fee has been frozen for two years as the government moves to support families in the face … Continue reading TV licence fee frozen
Tax refund companies under fire for high fees
People are losing out on hundreds of pounds after being enticed into using third-party companies to claim tax rebates instead … Continue reading Tax refund companies under fire for high fees
From Monday 17th January, self-isolation ends after 5 full days
People self-isolating with COVID-19 will have the option to reduce their isolation period after 5 full days if they test … Continue reading From Monday 17th January, self-isolation ends after 5 full days
HMRC responds to claims
HMRC, 100 Parliament Street Responses to myths, misconceptions and inaccurate stories or claims about HMRC. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) … Continue reading HMRC responds to claims
Small pension pot protection
New measures to protect small pension pots from being eroded by charges were laid in Parliament Monday 10th January 2022. … Continue reading Small pension pot protection
State Pension Age review
The next review of State Pension age has been launched. The review considers whether the rules around pensionable age are … Continue reading State Pension Age review
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month … Continue reading HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
New critical workforce testing measures
The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has acknowledged the disruption to the workforce caused by the spread of Omicron and set … Continue reading New critical workforce testing measures
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Source: HMRC, Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics The House of Commons library has published the statistical report for the Coronavirus … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment