Almost 100,000 workplace training places have been delivered in the past year for jobseekers, beating the Government’s 80,000 annual target, … Continue reading Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Month: April 2024
Free business management course for small businesses
Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course filled with practical advice and resources for … Continue reading Free business management course for small businesses
Solucionis named by HMRC as tax avoidance promoter
The HMRC has named another Umbrella company who is promoting tax avoidance schemes that they claim don’t work! Solucionis claims … Continue reading Solucionis named by HMRC as tax avoidance promoter
HMRC notify new scam alert
HMRC picked up a new VAT email scam associated with a QR code. We have posted about it on social/digital … Continue reading HMRC notify new scam alert
‘Big Four’ get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive
Britain's biggest businesses are being urged by the government to recruit prison leavers as part of a national campaign. KPMG … Continue reading ‘Big Four’ get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive
Modern slavery registry
The modern slavery statement registry has been updated to encourage businesses to upload their annual modern slavery statements. The changes … Continue reading Modern slavery registry
Tips guidance published
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, … the Code of Practice is published and … Continue reading Tips guidance published
National Minimum Wage 2025 – what will it be?
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has been given the remit for 2025 by the UK government. They have asked the … Continue reading National Minimum Wage 2025 – what will it be?
Britain’s “sick note culture” to be tackled
In a major speech Friday 19th April 2024, the Prime Minister unveiled a package of welfare reform measures to tackle … Continue reading Britain’s “sick note culture” to be tackled
Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
The government has announced that it intends to bring forward a legislative change to mandate employers operating in a Freeport … Continue reading Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Companies Market
The government remains concerned about the scale of non-compliance in the umbrella company market, and the detrimental impact that this … Continue reading Tackling Non-Compliance in the Umbrella Companies Market
eVisa rollout begins
Millions invited to switch from physical immigration documents to an eVisa – a key step in creating a modernised and … Continue reading eVisa rollout begins
IT consultant given directorship ban over concealing Covid loan
IT consultant applied for two Bounce Back Loans and failed to disclose existence of first loan to liquidators Syzmon Jastrzebski … Continue reading IT consultant given directorship ban over concealing Covid loan
Childcare rollout on track
New data shows 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for two-year-olds Hundreds of thousands of parents are be able to … Continue reading Childcare rollout on track
AI to help keep people in work
Reforms to occupational health services will be shaped through a £1.5m innovation fund, as the government continues its drive to … Continue reading AI to help keep people in work
Sunday – work and pay
This article looks at the different aspects of Sunday working and Sunday pay. What rules apply to working on Sunday? … Continue reading Sunday – work and pay
Travellers urged to check on vaccinations to protect against risks
UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and … Continue reading Travellers urged to check on vaccinations to protect against risks
Passport application fees rise
The passport fees increased on 11th April 2024. The increases (which are subject to parliamentary) include: a standard online application … Continue reading Passport application fees rise
Family visa tightened
Income required to bring family to the UK increased as final measure of package to reduce legal migration comes into … Continue reading Family visa tightened
New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport
Proposals could improve job opportunities for people aged 18 to 20, ease driver shortages and provide more reliable bus and … Continue reading New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport
Over 800 directors banned for abusing Covid support
Tough action taken against directors to tackle Covid loan misconduct 831 company directors banned in 2023-2024 for Covid support scheme … Continue reading Over 800 directors banned for abusing Covid support
‘OP PROSPER’ boosts veterans’ employment
Prime Minister meets veterans, businesses and charities to launch a dedicated employment support service. Prime Minister meets veterans, businesses and … Continue reading ‘OP PROSPER’ boosts veterans’ employment
Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice
A group who stole over £50 million of taxpayers’ money has been brought to justice in the largest ever benefit … Continue reading Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice
Working parents on Universal Credit set receive up to £20,872 a year in childcare support
Parents on Universal Credit can now receive up to £1,311 more a year in childcare support following a 6.7% boost … Continue reading Working parents on Universal Credit set receive up to £20,872 a year in childcare support
Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Twelve immigration offenders have been arrested following a Home Office raid on a bedding and mattress factory in the West … Continue reading Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Boosting disabled people’s prospects at work
A new Disability Confident guide for managers helping them recruit, retain, and foster the progression of disabled people and those … Continue reading Boosting disabled people’s prospects at work
£900 rise to state pension
The State Pension is increasing by 8.5 percent… as part of the Government’s commitment to support pensioners in retirement Millions … Continue reading £900 rise to state pension
Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
Half a million people claiming old benefits will be invited to claim Universal Credit, unlocking all the work support it … Continue reading Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
Happy 5th Birthday PAYadvice.UK – over 1/2 million hits
Wishing PAYadvice Ltd a very happy 5th Birthday. May there be many more. On 9th April 2019 PAYadvice Ltd was … Continue reading Happy 5th Birthday PAYadvice.UK – over 1/2 million hits
Debt Relief Order change will support people in financial distress
Changes to Debt Relief Orders (DROs) were announced in the 2024 Spring Budget to offer more help to people in … Continue reading Debt Relief Order change will support people in financial distress
National Insurance cut for 29 million arrives
29 million workers receive largest National Insurance cut A £900 a year boost for typical worker Part of the governments … Continue reading National Insurance cut for 29 million arrives
Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
Millions of workers across the UK will now benefit from new measures as three Government-backed Acts become law 6th April … Continue reading Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ where there is crime – the NDA
Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse … Continue reading Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ where there is crime – the NDA
VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business
28,000 small businesses freed from paying VAT, encouraging them to invest and grow as the threshold is raised from £85,000 … Continue reading VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business
6th April 2024 – Happy New (Tax) Year
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading 6th April 2024 – Happy New (Tax) Year
New Childcare funding commences
First phase of the expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of two-year-olds access to 15 hours a week. Thousands … Continue reading New Childcare funding commences
Accountant who took out three Bounce Back Loans given 12-year director ban and must repay £75,000
Boss of a Hertfordshire company which supported ex-offenders falsely claimed an extra £100,000 in Covid support loans. Dion Mailich took … Continue reading Accountant who took out three Bounce Back Loans given 12-year director ban and must repay £75,000
Child Benefit rate rises
Child Benefit rates go up on 6th April 2024. Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased … Continue reading Child Benefit rate rises
New laws to cut migration and put British workers first
Changes now in force to slash migration and prevent the undercutting of British workers by employers looking to recruit cheap … Continue reading New laws to cut migration and put British workers first
Household cash boost
Thousands of households across the UK are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies … Continue reading Household cash boost
Don’t be an April Fool! The Minimum Wage checklist
1st April 2024 National Minimum Wage uplift The 1st April 2024 sees the introduction of a significant uplift in the … Continue reading Don’t be an April Fool! The Minimum Wage checklist
Leap year – Tax Week 53, 54 and 56
There has been a number of discussions in social media about week 53 and what should happen with tax codes. … Continue reading Leap year – Tax Week 53, 54 and 56
Happy 80th birthday to PAYE Income Tax
So The year 2024 sees PAYE reaching 80 years old PAYE (Pay As You Earn) was introduced into the United … Continue reading Happy 80th birthday to PAYE Income Tax