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First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions … Continue reading AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the … Continue reading New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
(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
Of the 491 recently shamed employers for breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) by the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audit … Continue reading Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards. A national focus on … Continue reading Focus on reading to drive up standards
Almost 10,000 high-achieving young people will receive letters from students at Kings College London encouraging them to consider a university … Continue reading Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and … Continue reading 40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a … Continue reading New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Government cuts the duration of apprenticeships, opening up more training opportunities to get thousands of more teachers into the classroom. … Continue reading Red tape slashed to get more teachers into classrooms
Over 3 million eligible workers are to receive a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National … Continue reading New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Hundreds of payroll professional gathered near Tower Bridge for the Payroll Live South event Wednesday 5ty March 2025. Jason Davenport, … Continue reading Payroll professional gather at the CIPP Payroll Live South
New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprenticeship Week... Apprentices in England will … Continue reading Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers Up to 10,000 more … Continue reading 10,000 more apprentices
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
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
With the increase in employers National Insurance to 15% and the increased Employment Allowance to £10,500 alongside the removal of … Continue reading Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance – connected entities
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have published the enforcement results of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National … Continue reading Minimum pay enforcement results
Reforms to apprenticeship in England announced, alongside publication of first Skills England report highlighting nationwide skills gaps The government is … Continue reading Apprenticeship overhaul for England – new growth and skills levy
Large and small companies recognised for their apprenticeship programmes, creating opportunities and driving growth Public and private sector employers celebrated … Continue reading Top apprenticeship employers 2024
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
New body launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all regions. … Continue reading Skills England for opportunities and growth
As part of the new Labour governments proposed 40 bills which formed part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs. More than a million … Continue reading Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old – Don’t loose out, extend
The following is based on a blog by the Low Pay Commision published 3rd May 2024. Apprenticeships are a great … Continue reading Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is responsible for decommissioning the first generation nuclear and research sites across the UK, ensuring all … Continue reading His Majesty King Charles III Green Apprenticeships
London-based director of apprenticeships training provider failed to explain spending that included more than £2.5 million of public funding Shakar … Continue reading Director of failed Apprenticeships training provider banned
Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees. … Continue reading Boost to Forestry skills training
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 42 … Continue reading 42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
Introduction HMRC have issued the June 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance … Continue reading Employer Bulletin – June 2023
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), formerly known as BEIS have issued updated information on one of their areas … Continue reading Common causes of minimum pay breach
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
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
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
The country’s most outstanding apprenticeship employers for 2022 have been recognised for their vital work boosting career opportunities for more … Continue reading Top apprenticeship employers for 2022
Over the past 5 years it is claimed that apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners … Continue reading Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Monday 28th March 2022, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Movement to Work CEO Summit. … Continue reading Movement to Work CEO Summit
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
Nine new Institutes of Technology and a multi-million-pound investment in skills and technical training to level up opportunities. Adults and … Continue reading Skills boost to support jobs
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
The theme of “Build the Future” continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 7th … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been confirmed Following a period of speculation, media briefings and the Autumn … Continue reading Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
On the 21st October 2021, the UK government indicated approval of the Low Pay Commission recommendation for the uplifting of … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increases April 2022
Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's … Continue reading £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
HM Treasury have published A progress update setting out how the Plan for Jobs has supported millions of people, and … Continue reading Plan for Jobs
New government service will help businesses to create more apprenticeship opportunities so more people can get the jobs they want. … Continue reading New service to help businesses offer apprenticeships
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to … Continue reading New flexible approach to apprenticeships
Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household namesnamed firms have been fined for owing … Continue reading Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. National Apprenticeship … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022 set for 7th to 13th February 2022
Measures to boost the nation’s skills, level up opportunities and get more people into better paid jobs have been announced. … Continue reading Skills training boosted
More than a third of the working population have been supported since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to figures released … Continue reading Plan for Jobs one year on: More than a third of the working population supported through the pandemic
New workers’ watchdog to take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing minimum wage, and moreone-stop shop will improve enforcement … Continue reading Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
Businesses can claim £3000 for each new apprentice they take on. From 1st June 2021, employers of all sizes in … Continue reading Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
Employers will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality … Continue reading Employers eligible for £1000 cash boost for every T Level student placement
Are you or someone you know looking for an apprenticeship. Use the GOV.U.K. apprenticeship search tool to see what is … Continue reading Looking for an apprenticeship?
The UK has one of the best workers’ rights records in the world. Following the 1st May International Workers’ Day … Continue reading The key steps Government has taken to support workers
Sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries will soon be able to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities A consultation has … Continue reading New flexible apprenticeships consultation
Increased incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice Employers will receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who join … Continue reading Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Millions of jobseekers will be able to access longer work-related training while in receipt of benefits to boost their chances … Continue reading Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
13,500 Work Coaches are in post to help people across the country find their next role, start a new career … Continue reading 13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
HMRC Shipley by PSP HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have provided the following confirmation for the … Continue reading Payroll 2021/22: Employment Allowance and Apprenticeship Levy
Delivered by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 3 March. Good afternoon. Earlier today I presented the Budget to the House … Continue reading Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
Enhanced grants are being provided to employer who take on apprentices of any age. £3,000 for each new apprentice hired … Continue reading Budget 2021 – Apprenticeships
Join the Payroll and HR community at the SD Worx monthly, online interactive discussion. With one of the most eagerly … Continue reading Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
The 8th February to 14th February is National Apprenticeships Week 2021. Here are five reasons to choose an ODP apprenticeship. … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2021 – Why choose an apprenticeship?
New £1000 cash support for businesses to help with the cost of providing a traineeship Employers can now apply for … Continue reading Funding boost to get young people get into work
Lifetime Skills Guarantee to give adults the chance to take free college coursesNew entitlement to flexible loans to allow courses … Continue reading Post-18 education and training expansion to prepare workers for post-COVID economy
More than half of those furloughed since May returned to work by mid-August - ONS At the schemes peak in … Continue reading Furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work
New incentives launched 1st September 2020 to help businesses invest in the skills they need to recover and grow. Employers … Continue reading Plan for jobs – Apprenticeship cash boost
A new guide for employers about qualification results in England this summer is available. Employer guide to results for regulated … Continue reading Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
A new online and telephone support service for apprentices who have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak has been … Continue reading Apprentices get job boost
Over 700,000 people are leaving education this year. Many more are starting out in their careers. Under 25s are two … Continue reading Kickstart registrations for interested employers to be opened in August 2020
The Chancellor of the Exchequer set out a Plan for Jobs to Parliament on 8 July 2020. This is the … Continue reading A Plan For Jobs
8th July 2020 Dear @PAYadvice, Today the Chancellor announced the introduction of the Job Retention Bonus. This is a one-off … Continue reading Find out more about the Job Retention Bonus Scheme
The U.K. governments #PlanForJobs is aimed at getting Britain working towards economic recovery as we overcome the effects of the … Continue reading #PlanForJobs
Delivering his Summer Economic Update in Parliament, the Chancellor announced a package of measures to support jobs in every part … Continue reading Rishi’s Plan for Jobs will help Britain bounce back
New Report finds that the apprenticeship system is failing people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Workers from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left … Continue reading Apprenticeships and social mobility
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-apprenticeship-programme-response The government have issued guidance for employers in relationship to apprenticeships affected by COVID19-19. Guidance is available for changes … Continue reading #COVID19 Have apprentices and want to understand the impact? #coronavirus