As part of budget 2025, Rachel Reeves announced a freeze of National Insurance thresholds and rates until April 2031. Well … Continue reading Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
Month: November 2025
Section 690 – Overseas Workday Relief
A new measure is introduced that will affect employers who notify HMRC through a PAYE-notification, often referred to as a Section … Continue reading Section 690 – Overseas Workday Relief
Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
What are umbrella companies? Umbrella companies are employment intermediaries that employ workers on behalf of agencies and end clients. Many … Continue reading Umbrellas — rules to tackle non-compliance
April 2026 Statutory payment rates announced
I have concluded my statutory annual review of …. benefit rates under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. The new … Continue reading April 2026 Statutory payment rates announced
Budget 2025 – Energy Bills
Billpayers to benefit from an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills. The government have announced in the Autumn Budget that … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Energy Bills
Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill. The Government convened a series … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
This working paper seeks views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses are inserted into … Continue reading Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
Tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards
Tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients will be legally required to register and meet minimum standards … Continue reading Tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards
Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
Extend employer National Insurance contributions veteran’s relief In April 2021, a National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief for employers that hire … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Employees who are required to work from home to perform the duties of their employment are entitled to tax relief … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Disguised remuneration: tax avoidance using unfunded pension arrangements
Tax avoidance arrangements seeking to avoid Corporation Tax, Income Tax and National Insurance contributions by using unfunded pension arrangements. HMRC … Continue reading Disguised remuneration: tax avoidance using unfunded pension arrangements
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
(c)2023 PSP The Department for Education… (26th November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
Independent Loan Charge review and response
The independent loan charge review and government response were published Wednesday 26th November 2025 following Budget 2025. At Autumn Budget … Continue reading Independent Loan Charge review and response
Budget 2025 speech
Budget 2025 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves - 26th November 2025 Madame Deputy Speaker. It is my understanding … Continue reading Budget 2025 speech
Budget 2025 – Two Child Benefit limit removed April 2026
It’s the kids that have paid the price As part of the Budget 2025, the chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Two Child Benefit limit removed April 2026
Budget 2025 – Tax free allowance freeze extended 3 years
As part of the budget 2025, the £12,570 tax free allowance freeze has been extended from the current freeze until … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Tax free allowance freeze extended 3 years
Budget 2025 – ISA changes announced
As part of the Budget 2025, changes are being progressed with ISAs. The annual limit will remain at £20,000 but … Continue reading Budget 2025 – ISA changes announced
Budget 2025 – Pension Salary Sacrifice to be subject to National Insurance April 2029
As part of budget 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced that earnings sacrificed for increased employer … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Pension Salary Sacrifice to be subject to National Insurance April 2029
Budget 2025 – The Red Box
The Red Budget Box According to information published by Parliament, the word Budget comes from an old French word ‘bougette’ … Continue reading Budget 2025 – The Red Box
Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
As the festive season approaches, many businesses rely on staff working longer hours, picking up extra shifts or staying late … Continue reading Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
Polling shows more than half of young people do not feel there is enough government support to help them get … Continue reading Not enough support to land decent entry-level jobs for young people
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
New Cryptoasset reporting rules – Jan 2026
From 1st January 2026 if you provide cryptoasset services in the UK, you’ll have new responsibilities for collecting data and … Continue reading New Cryptoasset reporting rules – Jan 2026
Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer
Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been expanded to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries giving families more choice in how … Continue reading Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer
220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of … Continue reading 220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
New Resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice
Digital posters and leaflets are now available in three additional languages for regulated organisations, ambassadors, and charities to download and … Continue reading New Resources to tackle unregulated immigration advice
Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
The Government’s Make Work Pay plan is designed to help more people to stay in work, support workers’ productivity and … Continue reading Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
UK to enforce ETA scheme Feb 2026
From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. Visitors from 85 nationalities, … Continue reading UK to enforce ETA scheme Feb 2026
Good employment week 24-28 November 2025
Good Employment Week 2025 Good Employment Week is an annual week of activities, that aims to raise awareness of good employment … Continue reading Good employment week 24-28 November 2025
Investigation into $28 million crypto scheme
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) launches first major cryptocurrency investigation into suspected fraud. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) (20th November … Continue reading Investigation into $28 million crypto scheme
A fairer pathway to UK settlement
The Home Secretary's statement setting out significant reforms to the UK’s legal migration model. Oral statement to Parliament 20th November … Continue reading A fairer pathway to UK settlement
Prescription charges frozen
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients … Continue reading Prescription charges frozen
First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of … Continue reading First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year. … Continue reading Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Nine million pensioners are to benefit from vital support for energy costs during the colder months as Winter Fuel Payments … Continue reading Millions of pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
Renters' Rights Act will kick in from 1 May 2026, benefitting 11 million renters across England. Countdown begins for the … Continue reading No-fault evictions to end by May 2026
Tackling ill-health and keep Britain working
60 major and many small employers are joining forces with government to tackle the rising tide of ill-health that is … Continue reading Tackling ill-health and keep Britain working