A tax avoidance scheme promoter has been hit with a £1 million fine after a legal challenge by HM Revenue … Continue reading Tax avoidance promoter fined £1 million
Tax avoidance promoter fined £1 million
Month: July 2022
£400 energy bills discount this winter
The UK government sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme. Households to start receiving £400 off their … Continue reading £400 energy bills discount this winter
Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support
Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years to benefit from wraparound childcareMore than 20,000 service children will be … Continue reading Military families to benefit from £3,000 of childcare support
Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
The TUC has issued a new toolkit designed to help union reps ensure that the health and safety of members … Continue reading Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers
Fear and insecurity mean workers do not report underpayment
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has published a report on non-compliance and enforcement of the minimum wage in Leicester’s textiles … Continue reading Fear and insecurity mean workers do not report underpayment
Tax residence indicator tool
HMRC have launched a new tool to help determine tax residence status. Tax on furlough reign income : UK residence … Continue reading Tax residence indicator tool
PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) — new PSA1
HMRC have completed a review of feedback from employers who use PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSAs). Acting on that feedback HMRC … Continue reading PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA) — new PSA1
Improving the data HMRC collects – consultation
The government have launched a consultation to improve data in relation to employment and self employment. The consultation Proposes a … Continue reading Improving the data HMRC collects – consultation
Rises to teachers’ salaries
Teachers are to benefit from pay increases of between 5% and 8.9% from September 2022, as the government has accepted … Continue reading Rises to teachers’ salaries
£4.5 billion Recovery Loan Scheme extended
Scheme supporting access to finance for small businesses extended for two yearsNearly 19,000 businesses supported since the scheme launched in … Continue reading £4.5 billion Recovery Loan Scheme extended
1.2 million low earners to see boost in take-home pay
Low earners who save through a Net Pay Arrangement (NPA) pension will get the same level of government top-up as … Continue reading 1.2 million low earners to see boost in take-home pay
Get kids active over the summer holidays
Disney-inspired campaign relaunches to help kids get one hour of physical activity every day over the summer holidays. Only 45% … Continue reading Get kids active over the summer holidays
New law allow businesses to hire agency workers to plug gaps caused by strike action
Law changed to allow businesses impacted by industrial action to fill vital roles with temporary, skilled workersReforms to help ensure … Continue reading New law allow businesses to hire agency workers to plug gaps caused by strike action
ROYAL DOCKS SEEKS TO EXCEL AS A LIVING WAGE PLACE
ExCeL London becomes Accredited Living Wage Employer The Royal Docks receives formal recognition from the Living Wage Foundation for Making a … Continue reading ROYAL DOCKS SEEKS TO EXCEL AS A LIVING WAGE PLACE
Harpur Trust (Appellant) v Brazel (Respondent) [2022]UKSC 21 On appeal from: [2019] EWCA Civ 1402
Justices Lord Hodge, Lord Briggs, Lady Arden, Lord Burrows, Lady Rose. Background to the Appeal This appeal concerns the calculation … Continue reading Harpur Trust (Appellant) v Brazel (Respondent) [2022]UKSC 21 On appeal from: [2019] EWCA Civ 1402
Supreme Court Holiday Pay ruling – 12.07% is unlawful
The Supreme Court have dismissed the Harpur Trust appeal against the Court of Appeal ruling on percentage holiday pay scheme … Continue reading Supreme Court Holiday Pay ruling – 12.07% is unlawful
Jobcentre closures in areas with red severe weather warning
Jobcentres and health assessment offices in areas issued with a red severe weather warning for Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th … Continue reading Jobcentre closures in areas with red severe weather warning
Heat-health advice issued
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office is reminding people to take precautions … Continue reading Heat-health advice issued
New law ensures all staff keep their tips
Government backs new reforms making it unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff. New legislation to make it unlawful … Continue reading New law ensures all staff keep their tips
Parents whose babies require neonatal care to receive paid leave under new law backed by government
Government backs laws providing additional paid leave to parents whose babies require neonatal care after birthreforms will allow parents to … Continue reading Parents whose babies require neonatal care to receive paid leave under new law backed by government
More than 33,600 tax credits customers use HMRC app to renew
More than 33,600 have successfully used the HMRC app to renew their tax credits claim so far this year, a … Continue reading More than 33,600 tax credits customers use HMRC app to renew
New bursaries will support learners in over 100 flexible short courses
Learners who could struggle with study-related costs such as books and childcare fees can now apply for up to £2.5 … Continue reading New bursaries will support learners in over 100 flexible short courses
Call to check vehicles before travelling as 41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues
With daily life returning back to the new normality, more vehicle are back on the road and more journeys are … Continue reading Call to check vehicles before travelling as 41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues
Dominic Harris is the preferred candidate for the role of Pensions Ombudsman and Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman
Harris is currently a Partner in the Pensions Team at law firm CMS. He also serves as Chair of the … Continue reading Dominic Harris is the preferred candidate for the role of Pensions Ombudsman and Pensions Protection Fund Ombudsman
7 in 10 adults want social media firms to do more to tackle harmful content
Ipsos study finds over 4 in 5 adults are concerned about harmful content online. 68 per cent want more action … Continue reading 7 in 10 adults want social media firms to do more to tackle harmful content
Pension Credit Day of Action saw claims double
Claims for Pension Credit more than doubled during the Department for Work and Pension’s Pension Credit Day of Action. Over … Continue reading Pension Credit Day of Action saw claims double
One in four families get first government Cost of Living Payment
Almost one in four families across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will get £326 sent directly to them, with … Continue reading One in four families get first government Cost of Living Payment
Minister calls on pension schemes to get “data ready” for dashboards
Minister for Pensions Guy Opperman has called on pension schemes of all types and sizes to make sure their data … Continue reading Minister calls on pension schemes to get “data ready” for dashboards
7 in 10 young people in work 4 months after leaving government’s Kickstart Scheme
Tuesday 12th July 2022, senior Cabinet Ministers awarded young people and employers for their contribution to tackling high youth unemployment … Continue reading 7 in 10 young people in work 4 months after leaving government’s Kickstart Scheme
Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
The Mid-life MOT is a review for workers in their 40s and 50s that helps them take stock of their … Continue reading Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
New DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has issued new guidance around eligibility for DBS checks, for people in the charity … Continue reading New DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations
New guidance ensures all forms of domestic abuse recognised
New Domestic Abuse statutory guidance sets out that domestic abuse can take many forms, not just physical violence, and can … Continue reading New guidance ensures all forms of domestic abuse recognised
Curfews for parents who fail to pay child maintenance
The change is being considered as part of proposals that will get more of the money that is owed to … Continue reading Curfews for parents who fail to pay child maintenance
Bill ensures thousands of seafarers receive fair pay
new pay protection laws on minimum wage for thousands of seafarers regularly entering UK waterslaws will prevent firms undercutting fair … Continue reading Bill ensures thousands of seafarers receive fair pay
Resignations and appointments
Nadhim Zahawi appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer The Queen has approve the appointments of the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP … Continue reading Resignations and appointments
New support to help over 50s back into work
The government announces millions of pounds of new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits. New measures … Continue reading New support to help over 50s back into work
Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
All new public buildings should have separate male and female toilets, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced … Continue reading Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes
The change is set to support patients getting advice and fit notes from their healthcare professional - without having to … Continue reading Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
With school summer holidays less than a month away, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reminding families of financial support … Continue reading Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.