Mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. amendments to the Employment Rights Bill paves way … Continue reading Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Month: December 2024
Self Assessment’s 40,072 festive filers
Thousands… file their Self Assessment tax return over festive break as HMRC reminds others to start now. 4,409 Self Assessment’s … Continue reading Self Assessment’s 40,072 festive filers
Smokers – Quit for a week and save a day
Smokers who choose to quit on the 1st January could save a whole day of their life by 8th January, … Continue reading Smokers – Quit for a week and save a day
Crack down on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Online platform income – do you need to declare?
Check if you need to declare income from selling personal possessions, goods or services online, creating online content or renting … Continue reading Online platform income – do you need to declare?
Universal Credit payments – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025
Universal Credit payments due on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will be paid on Christmas Eve and New Year’s … Continue reading Universal Credit payments – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025
Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) published its report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The LPC estimates … Continue reading Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
Two million new ‘appy users in 2024
HMRC’s 2024 review of its HMRC app: 2 million new users, 100 million sessions and £652 million in Self Assessment … Continue reading Two million new ‘appy users in 2024
New Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HM Revenue and Customs
John-Paul Marks announced as the new Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HM Revenue and Customs. The Cabinet Secretary, with … Continue reading New Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HM Revenue and Customs
Welsh Income Tax April 2025
Income tax is partially devolved to Wales, which means that while the Welsh Government is able to vary the three … Continue reading Welsh Income Tax April 2025
2025/2026 P60 design
HMRC have issued the RD1 Specification for employers substitute forms P60 for the new 2025/2026 tax year. The RD1 guide … Continue reading 2025/2026 P60 design
‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams
Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search. Non-existent DBS check scam Persuading … Continue reading ‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams
New support for Small Business
HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities Running a small business, working for … Continue reading New support for Small Business
December 2024 PAYE payment deadline
Electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend In December 2024 the electronic payment deadline for PAYE to HMRC falls on … Continue reading December 2024 PAYE payment deadline
December 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading December 2024 Employer Bulletin
Tax and online sellers
If you’re selling unwanted items online there is no new tax rule. Earlier this year there was a lot of … Continue reading Tax and online sellers
Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
Home Office statistics published show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents … Continue reading Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now
Scottish Budget 2025/2026 – Income Tax
Income Tax The Scottish Parliament has the power to set the Income Tax rates and bands for the non‑savings, non‑dividend … Continue reading Scottish Budget 2025/2026 – Income Tax
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Get Britain Working again
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get … Continue reading Get Britain Working again
Jersey 2025
The states of jersey has confirmed changes applicable from 1st January 2025. Jersey Social Security (Class 1 contributions) The uplifted … Continue reading Jersey 2025
How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Statutory Parental Pay In the UK there are a number of statutory parental leave rights which include some form of … Continue reading How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?