To ensure taxpayers understood their increased National Insurance contributions from 6th April 2022, that the additional contribution was to help … Continue reading November 2022 NI change – Drop the message
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When we challenge discrimination and progress gender equality, everybody benefits
Statement by Richard Croker, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the Third Committee meeting on advancement of women. Thank … Continue reading When we challenge discrimination and progress gender equality, everybody benefits
Teenagers missing out on a stash of cash
Teenagers could have an average of £2,100 in their Child Trust Fund savings account waiting to be claimed. HM Revenue … Continue reading Teenagers missing out on a stash of cash
New Pensions Minister – Alex Burghart
Alex Burghart was appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions on 20th September … Continue reading New Pensions Minister – Alex Burghart
Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8th November 2022
The £324 Cost of Living Payment, which follows on from a £326 payment made from July, is part of £1,200 … Continue reading Over eight million households to receive second Cost of Living Payment from 8th November 2022
Prisoners start as apprentices
Prisoners at open prisons in England are to start high-quality apprenticeships at big name employers thanks to change in law … Continue reading Prisoners start as apprentices
Additional Rate tax update
The Chancellor confirmed an update to plans for the Additional Rate tax on the morning of 3rd October 2022. “From … Continue reading Additional Rate tax update
New Royal Cypher for King Charles III
The first letters have been franked with the new cypher of The King in the Court Post Office at Buckingham … Continue reading New Royal Cypher for King Charles III
The Pension Regulator publishes new compliance and enforcement bulletin
TPR is warning employers to ensure they are complying with their ongoing automatic enrolment duties after inspections carried out earlier … Continue reading The Pension Regulator publishes new compliance and enforcement bulletin
Stoptober launches to give smokers the confidence to quit
Launch of Stoptober encourages thousands of smokers to quit the habit this October Smoking remains the single biggest cause of … Continue reading Stoptober launches to give smokers the confidence to quit
Administrative Earnings Threshold to rise for Universal Credit Jobseekers
Around 114,000 people on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their pay while getting access to more one-on-one time … Continue reading Administrative Earnings Threshold to rise for Universal Credit Jobseekers
Growth Plan implementation update
An update on next steps following the Growth Plan which the Chancellor set out on 23 September. Friday 23rd September … Continue reading Growth Plan implementation update
A hand-up for start-ups: 33,000 new loans for small businesses
Start Up Loans of up to £25,000 now available to start-ups that have been trading for up to three years, … Continue reading A hand-up for start-ups: 33,000 new loans for small businesses
The Growth Plan 2022 speech
The Growth Plan 2022 speech as delivered by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng. Mr Speaker, Let me start directly with the issue … Continue reading The Growth Plan 2022 speech
IR35 Off payroll working rules repealed from 6th April 2023 – cancelled
As part of the Chancellors Growth Plan 2022 speech: Mr Speaker, we can also simplify the IR35 rules – and … Continue reading IR35 Off payroll working rules repealed from 6th April 2023 – cancelled
Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) limits doubled
Growth Plan – a package of measures to deliver a pro-growth, simplified tax system that supports business investment across the … Continue reading Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) limits doubled
The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones
New employer National insurance reliefs to be introduced Similar to Veterans and Freeports, a new investment zone employer NIC relief … Continue reading The Growth Plan 2022: Investment Zones
Reversal of the Health and Social Care Levy
The government is cancelling the Health and Social Care Levy – initially introduced via a 1.25 percentage point rise in … Continue reading Reversal of the Health and Social Care Levy
Tax cuts planned for April 2023
Chancellor announces new Growth Plan with biggest package of tax cuts in generations The government has announced that the planned … Continue reading Tax cuts planned for April 2023
Payroll 2022-23: November changes to NICs
The following has been provided by the HMRC Software Developer Support Team (SDST):- Dear Developer, On 22 September the Government … Continue reading Payroll 2022-23: November changes to NICs
HMRC late payment interest rates rise
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 22nd September 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest rates rise
3rd National Insurance change confirmed for 6th November 2022
The 1.25 percentage point rise in National Insurance will be reversed from 6th November 2022, the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has … Continue reading 3rd National Insurance change confirmed for 6th November 2022
Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
The Living Wage Foundation has announced their new uplifted rates early on Thursday 22nd September 2022, a day ahead of … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
HM Treasury confirm Friday 23rd September 2022 for the mini budget
Subject to the agreement of the House of Commons, On Friday 23rd September, Chancellor Kwai Kwarteng will unveil the Growth … Continue reading HM Treasury confirm Friday 23rd September 2022 for the mini budget
£150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin
Six million people who are paid certain disability benefits will begin to receive a one-off payment of £150 from Tuesday … Continue reading £150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin
Jersey – Minimum Wage Increase
The Jersey Government has announced that minimum wage is to rise to £10.50 per hour from 1st November 2022. This … Continue reading Jersey – Minimum Wage Increase
Who is Kwasi Kwarteng?
Chancellor of the Exchequer - The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP It is increasingly looking as if the government will … Continue reading Who is Kwasi Kwarteng?
Mini-budget imminent
Following the state funeral on Monday 19th September 2022, the government are expected to hold a fiscal event or mini … Continue reading Mini-budget imminent
The National Cyber Security Centre warns about potential scams during the period of national mourning.
During this period following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, including her Lying-in-State and State Funeral, there may be … Continue reading The National Cyber Security Centre warns about potential scams during the period of national mourning.
Benefits and credits to be paid early ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
The government has confirmed that payments of benefits normally due in accounts on Monday 19th September 2022 will be made … Continue reading Benefits and credits to be paid early ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
National Moment of Reflection
The National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18th September 2022. The public have been invited … Continue reading National Moment of Reflection
PAY.UK Confirm Monday 19th September 2022 as a non-payment processing date for BACS
From: Pay.UK Enquiries <Enquiries@wearepay.uk> Sent: 12 September 2022 16:43To: PAYadvice.U.K.Subject: RE: External : Bank Holiday 19th September 2022 Good afternoon, … Continue reading PAY.UK Confirm Monday 19th September 2022 as a non-payment processing date for BACS
Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and phishing scams as the new academic … Continue reading Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday
The department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy have issued the following information and guidance. Monday 19th September 2022 will … Continue reading 19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday
State funeral will be a public holiday
King Charles III has approved, at the ceremony St James palace proclaiming him as monarch, a bank holiday across the … Continue reading State funeral will be a public holiday
Flag flying guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
The following guidance has been issued in relation to Flag flying during this period of mourning. Following the death of … Continue reading Flag flying guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022)
It is with great sadness to hear the message issued at Buckingham Palace Thursday 9th September 2022: The Queen died … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022)
Approved Mileage Allowance Payments error
HMRC’s Income Tax Policy Team has indicated that over the last 6 months, both HMRC & HM Treasury have received … Continue reading Approved Mileage Allowance Payments error
Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
The Living Wage Foundation has brought forward the announcement of the new Living Wage Rates (and London Living Wage rate … Continue reading Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
Supporting female offenders
Female offenders to be diverted from life of crime with targeted support Women helped to get off drugs, off the … Continue reading Supporting female offenders
Over 16 million households receive cost of living council tax rebate
Around 90% of eligible households have received the government’s £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living. … Continue reading Over 16 million households receive cost of living council tax rebate
Directors of a tax avoidance promoters named for the first time
HMRC uses new powers to publicly name the directors of tax avoidance promoting companies. Tax avoidance bosses have been named … Continue reading Directors of a tax avoidance promoters named for the first time
Preparing for the 3rd National Insurance payroll change!
With the resignation of Boris Johnson and the ongoing election of a new Prime Minister with announcements to be made … Continue reading Preparing for the 3rd National Insurance payroll change!
Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of living
Under the proposals being consulted on, a cap on social housing rent increases would be put in place for the … Continue reading Rent cap on social housing to protect millions of tenants from rising cost of living
Consultation on NHS pension changes to boost winter workforce
NHS pension scheme changes could be extended to allow retired staff to retain pension benefits if they return to the … Continue reading Consultation on NHS pension changes to boost winter workforce
Parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds have less than one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
While young people are considering their future beyond their GCSE or Scottish National Certificate results, HMRC is asking parents and … Continue reading Parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds have less than one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
EV Drivers benefit from £20 million chargepoint boost
Drivers will have access to more than 1,000 new electric vehicle chargepoints across the country. more than 1,000 new electric … Continue reading EV Drivers benefit from £20 million chargepoint boost
Thousands more leaseholders to get money back
After CMA action, thousands of leaseholders who paid a doubled ground rent will receive refunds and 9 more companies will … Continue reading Thousands more leaseholders to get money back
Students encouraged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week
Students should get up to date with 3 vaccines: Men ACWY (meningitis), MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and, for female … Continue reading Students encouraged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week
Regular asymptomatic testing for Covid will be paused in all remaining settings from 31st August 2022
Routine asymptomatic testing will be paused across remaining settings, including hospitals and care homes, from 31 August as Covid cases … Continue reading Regular asymptomatic testing for Covid will be paused in all remaining settings from 31st August 2022
Funding for maritime cadets and ratings boosted
The future of maritime has been given a massive funding boost by the UK Government with an increase in training … Continue reading Funding for maritime cadets and ratings boosted
Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
The UK’s top high-growth businesses will have greater flexibility and power to entice the world’s top talent through the new … Continue reading Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
Walking, wheeling and cycling to be offered on prescription in nationwide trial
Eleven local authority areas in England to benefit from £12.7 million in multi-year funding. trials in 11 areas across the … Continue reading Walking, wheeling and cycling to be offered on prescription in nationwide trial
Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
A new £7.6 million government initiative has been launched to help over 2,000 adults with learning disabilities and autism move … Continue reading Help for 2,000 adults with autism into work
Small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants
Figures show £21.3 billion allocated to micro, small, and medium sized businesses in England through COVID-19 business grants schemedata shows … Continue reading Small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants
P&O Ferries update
The Insolvency Service has provided an update following its urgent enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the redundancies made by P&O … Continue reading P&O Ferries update
London landmark tax avoidance scheme named
A tax avoidance promoter based in The Shard has been exposed by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with users warned … Continue reading London landmark tax avoidance scheme named
COVID19 Autumn Booster
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed that an autumn booster of the #COVID19 vaccine will be offered … Continue reading COVID19 Autumn Booster
TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Commenting on the labour market figures published by the ONS, which show real wages falling by 4.1 per cent (on … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Labour market overview, UK: August 2022
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published its latest Labour market overview indicating changes in employment for the United … Continue reading Labour market overview, UK: August 2022
Customer survey ranks banks amid cost of living crisis
A survey of thousands of individuals and small businesses shows how well banks are looking after their customers as people … Continue reading Customer survey ranks banks amid cost of living crisis
Cheaper broadband for struggling families
Broadband bills could be cut for millions of low-income households under plans to encourage social tariffs. New system allows customers … Continue reading Cheaper broadband for struggling families
Clearing a path to higher education
Ahead of the release of A-Level results on Thursday 18th August 2022, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is sharing its … Continue reading Clearing a path to higher education
Legislation updates 2023 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update for 2021 and then 2022 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 20 thousand hits and downloads … Continue reading Legislation updates 2023 for payroll
Share your views about repayment agents
The government is keen to ensure that taxpayers pay the right amount of tax, and, where they are entitled to … Continue reading Share your views about repayment agents
HMRC interest rates to be revised
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 1.75%. HMRC … Continue reading HMRC interest rates to be revised
Student Loan Plan 1 & 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2023
The Department for Education has confirmed the Student Loan thresholds for Plan Type 1 and 2 to be operated from … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 & 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2023
Organised Labour Fraud
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC has issued information on Organised Labour Fraud. Organised labour fraud is … Continue reading Organised Labour Fraud
Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC have emphasised the need for employers to notify the correct employee … Continue reading Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
PAYE new variable payment plan
From 19th September 2022, in response to feedback, employers’ with PAYE will be able to setup and take advantage of … Continue reading PAYE new variable payment plan
August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their August 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE PAYE Settlement … Continue reading August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
More tax avoidance schemes named
Countrywide Partners Limited has been named as a promoter of a tax avoidance scheme by HMRC. If you have been … Continue reading More tax avoidance schemes named
Couples urged to ‘say yes’ to Marriage Allowance proposal
Eligible married couples or people in a civil partnership could reduce their tax by up to £252 a year by … Continue reading Couples urged to ‘say yes’ to Marriage Allowance proposal
New pension scheme type launched
Collective Defined Contribution pension schemes, or CDCs for short, will offer an alternative to the UK’s two primary pension scheme … Continue reading New pension scheme type launched
Grassroots football facilities to be named in honour of Lionesses class of Euros 2022
Government determined to build future legacy on the back of England’s success and increase participation for women and girlsComes as … Continue reading Grassroots football facilities to be named in honour of Lionesses class of Euros 2022
New register to crack down on dirty money and corrupt elites in UK goes live
A new register being launched today will help root out corrupt elites using UK property to launder their illicit wealth. … Continue reading New register to crack down on dirty money and corrupt elites in UK goes live
Directors banned for abusing dissolution process
Directors disqualified under new powers to tackle directors from dissolving companies and walking away without paying their debts. The four … Continue reading Directors banned for abusing dissolution process
Tax avoidance promoter fined £1 million
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
£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