Increases to immigration and nationality fees …. are set come into effect on 4th October 2023. According to the UK … Continue reading Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Category: BREXIT
2024 NI changes: Investment Zone Employer NICs Relief (IZENR)
As part of the governments introduction of reliefs for investment zones from April 2023, a new recycled list of additional … Continue reading 2024 NI changes: Investment Zone Employer NICs Relief (IZENR)
British passports now issued in the name of His Majesty
For the first time in 70 years, British passports bearing the title of ‘His Majesty’ will start being issued in … Continue reading British passports now issued in the name of His Majesty
EU Settlement Scheme enhancements
From September 2023 people with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme will automatically have their status extended by 2 … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme enhancements
Over 100 illegal workers arrested
The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on … Continue reading Over 100 illegal workers arrested
Three hundreds of Chiltern – Boris Johnson
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has appointed Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson to be Steward and Bailiff of the Three … Continue reading Three hundreds of Chiltern – Boris Johnson
Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes to cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the … Continue reading Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
Are holiday pay changes on the way
As part of the government proposals following BREXIT, the ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ published on Wednesday 10th May … Continue reading Are holiday pay changes on the way
Proposed regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy
The first package of deregulatory reforms claimed to grow the economy, cut costs for businesses and support consumers was unveiled … Continue reading Proposed regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy
Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
The Home Office have asked if PAYadvice.UK would share the following information with its readership. 1 March 2023 We are … Continue reading Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
In his speech Friday 27th January 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision for long-term prosperity in the UK. … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
Thinking about holidays? Passport fees are rising!
The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications The government will introduce new passport fees … Continue reading Thinking about holidays? Passport fees are rising!
Prime-minister Liz Truss resigns
At 1.30pm Thursday 20th October 2022, the prime minister announced her resignation. 2022 will be the year of three prime … Continue reading Prime-minister Liz Truss resigns
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?
Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Office announce further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the … Continue reading Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
The Home Office have issued an updated draft version of Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks' to reflect changes … Continue reading Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
The adjustments to right to work checks, which were made due to COVID-19, will now continue until 30th September 2022. … Continue reading Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Made in the UK, Sold to the World
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has published a 12-point plan to help UK businesses hit £1 trillion in exports. … Continue reading Made in the UK, Sold to the World
Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has announced a further £3 million to help vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens apply to the EU … Continue reading Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
ID cards phased out as acceptable travel documents into U.K.
From Friday 1st October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will need a valid passport to enter the UK … Continue reading ID cards phased out as acceptable travel documents into U.K.
More support to help people to become HGV drivers
Up to 4,000 will be trained as HGV drivers to help tackle skills shortages and support more people to launch … Continue reading More support to help people to become HGV drivers
Further action to tackle HGV driver shortage
new comprehensive package to tackle HGV driver shortages50,000 more HGV driving tests available as legislation changed to streamline the processmove … Continue reading Further action to tackle HGV driver shortage
HMRC Agent Update 87 published (August 2021)
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 87 is now available and contains the latest guidance and information for tax agents and advisers. … Continue reading HMRC Agent Update 87 published (August 2021)
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
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
Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected … Continue reading Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
Freeports Employer NICs Relief (FENR)
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for … Continue reading Freeports Employer NICs Relief (FENR)
HMRC’s performance during a unique year
PSP (c)2019 HMRC have issued the following news story (13th July 2021) relating to the departments performance. “Published 13 July … Continue reading HMRC’s performance during a unique year
UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens
There were 6 million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme by 30th June 2021, securing EU citizens’ rights in the … Continue reading UK secures the rights of millions of EU citizens
EU Settlement date has passed – what are the options
If you have missed the deadline, see if you can make a late application. Click on the graphic above. The … Continue reading EU Settlement date has passed – what are the options
Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Not before but on 1st July with little to no preparation time for U.K. employers, the Home Office have issued … Continue reading Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
New subsidy system to supports UK jobs and businesses
Businesses across the UK will be able to benefit from financial support due to new subsidy control systems after leaving … Continue reading New subsidy system to supports UK jobs and businesses
Check a passport for travel to Europe
Now that restrictions are starting to lift, our minds may turn to travel and holidays. The UK has left the … Continue reading Check a passport for travel to Europe
CJRS guidance updated 16th June 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been further updated on Wednesday 16th June 2021 to include the introduction of … Continue reading CJRS guidance updated 16th June 2021
New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
There have been a number of questions circulating about new format National Insurance Numbers identified as such on letters to … Continue reading New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!