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Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Category: Budget
Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Mileage rates review to support working people
Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit from a review of approved mileage rates. Millions of drivers who … Continue reading Mileage rates review to support working people
Help with the cost of living in 2026
taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026
Spring Forecast 2026 speech
No further payroll related changes were announced within the Chancellors speech. The following is the speech as delivered (minus political … Continue reading Spring Forecast 2026 speech
Isle of Man Budget 2026 changes tax, National Insurance and Minimum Wage
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas MHK emphasised financial discipline and investment in services alongside a substantial rise in the personal allowance … Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2026 changes tax, National Insurance and Minimum Wage
Payroll technical specifications: Income Tax April 2026
The 'Specification for PAYE tax table routines' has been updated to version 24.0 (February 2026). HM Revenue and Customs have … Continue reading Payroll technical specifications: Income Tax April 2026
Employer Bulletin: February 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: February 2026
Payroll 2026-2027: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds – updates on Income Tax
(c)2025 Photo by PSP The HMRC issued the following (edited) information on Friday 16th January 2026 confirming the U.K. tax … Continue reading Payroll 2026-2027: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds – updates on Income Tax
Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
Majority of [Scottish] taxpayers will pay less income tax than in rest of the UK. Changes to the basic and … Continue reading Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
Chancellor announces date of 2026 Spring Forecast
The Chancellor has asked the Office for Budget Responsibility to prepare forecast for 3 March 2026 The Chancellor of the … Continue reading Chancellor announces date of 2026 Spring Forecast
2026/2027 P60 & eP60 substitute adjustments
The HMRC have issued the RD1 Specification for employer substitute form P60 and e P60 for the tax year 2026 … Continue reading 2026/2027 P60 & eP60 substitute adjustments
Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Payroll 2026-27: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from April 2026 Dear PAYadvice.UK Following the Autumn Budget of 26 Ltd November 2025, … Continue reading HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
As part of budget 2025 announcements have been progressed in relation to collective money purchase schemes. What a CMP The … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Collective money purchase schemes
Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)
This measure is about bringing Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) within the scope of the benefit in kind rules as … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Changes to Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS)
2026/2027 Welsh Rate of Income Tax
Following the UK budget on 26th November 2025 which applied a freeze of tax bands and rates, potentially until 5th … Continue reading 2026/2027 Welsh Rate of Income Tax
OBR chair resigns over budget 2025 blunder
Richard Hughes has written to the Chancellor (1st December 2025) to resign as Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility … Continue reading OBR chair resigns over budget 2025 blunder
Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
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!
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
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
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
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
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 – 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
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
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
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
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
Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
(C)2025 PAYadvice Ltd Simon Parsons of SD Worx, PAYadvice and representing the BCS Oayroll Group (part of the Chartered Institute … Continue reading Exchequer Secretary speech to the annual HMRC Conference
Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2026 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Autumn 2025 budget date announced
On Wednesday 3rd September 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the date of the Budget will be held on … Continue reading Autumn 2025 budget date announced
Mansion House 2025 speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her second Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 15 July 2025. … Continue reading Mansion House 2025 speech
Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
On the afternoon of Monday 28th April 2025, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (XST) made a written ministerial statement to parliament … Continue reading Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
Payroll dates – what affects what?
PAYadvice.UK sees a number of social posts and questions around the effective payroll dates when crossing from the 2024/2025 tax … Continue reading Payroll dates – what affects what?
The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
On 1st April 2025, minimum wage rates have increased. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
Good practice umbrella companies
Actions to take as an umbrella company to support compliance and best practice in the temporary labour market. Prior evidence … Continue reading Good practice umbrella companies
New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
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
Tackling tax advisers facilitating non-compliance
As part of announcements in the Spring Statement 2025, the government have launched a further consultation seeking views on whether HM … Continue reading Tackling tax advisers facilitating non-compliance
Tackling Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes
As part of the Spring Statement 2025, the government have launched a consultation on Closing in on Promoters of tax … Continue reading Tackling Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes
Spring Statement 2025 – Any payroll impact?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2025 Spring Statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 26th March 2025. … Continue reading Spring Statement 2025 – Any payroll impact?
Isle of Man Budget 2025 changes tax and National Insurance
Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK presented his third Isle of Man Budget in Tynwald on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, … Continue reading Isle of Man Budget 2025 changes tax and National Insurance
April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1st … Continue reading April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Loan Charge Review
The government has commissioned a new independent review of the Loan Charge. At Autumn Budget 2024, the government committed to … Continue reading Loan Charge Review
Payroll Technical Specification – Income Tax
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published on 20th January 2025 the 'Specification for PAYE tax table routines' updated … Continue reading Payroll Technical Specification – Income Tax
Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
The following was announced on Tuesday 21st January 2025: Automatic enrolment (AE) into workplace pensions has transformed workplace pension saving … Continue reading Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2025/2026
Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
The minimum wage rate that apply across the whole of the United Kingdom have risen significantly over these past few … Continue reading Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
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
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
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
Statutory Payment Rates 2025 increased by 1.7%
The UK Government announced the increase basis for Statutory Payment rates along with other benefits and have released the proposed … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates 2025 increased by 1.7%
Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
Secretary of State pledges to contain NHS agency spend Trusts could be banned from using agencies to cover gaps in … Continue reading Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
Double cab vehicles are cars!
Another blow from the budget to the farming community who rely on these vehicles for their regular work, following a … Continue reading Double cab vehicles are cars!
Veterans employer NI relief extended
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 announcements, the government has confirmed that it is extending the employer NICs relief … Continue reading Veterans employer NI relief extended
Beneficial loan interest change point revised
As part of the Autumn Budget 2924 changes, the HMRC have confirmed a change to the operation of the Official … Continue reading Beneficial loan interest change point revised
2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
Company van The Van Benefit Charge applies when an employee is provided with a company van and it is used … Continue reading 2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
Cold Weather Payments take effect from 1st November 2024 as low-income households set to get £25 during cold snaps. Alongside … Continue reading Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Millions of people, including families, pensioners, carers and those struggling to find work are set to benefit from Autumn Budget … Continue reading DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 documentation Annex A, the company car tax rates for April 2025 have confirmed … Continue reading Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
Autumn Budget 2024 – HMRC
Dear PAYadvice.UK Yesterday [Wednesday 30th October 2024], the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, made her … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – HMRC
Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Analysis shows that umbrella companies were used to engage at least 700,000 workers in 2022 to 2023. This also shows … Continue reading Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Payrolling of benefits mandated – April 2026
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 information, the government have confirmed that from April 2026, it will be mandatory … Continue reading Payrolling of benefits mandated – April 2026
Autumn Budget 2024 speech – 30th October 2024
Madam Deputy Speaker… [redacted political content] This government was given a mandate. To restore stability to our economy… … and … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 speech – 30th October 2024
Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
According to the government, working people are the lifeblood of our economy. The government is not increasing the basic, higher … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
Payroll 2025-26: changes to NICs rates and thresholds and to Employment Allowance
The HMRC SDST has issued the following confirmation information to the software developer community on the changes to National Insurance … Continue reading Payroll 2025-26: changes to NICs rates and thresholds and to Employment Allowance
Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024, the government have confirmed that employment costs on employers are increasing from 6th … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
(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
Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%. Chancellor Rachel … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Statutory Sick Pay consultation
According to the government, business and working people deserve a secure, supportive working environment that will in turn boost growth … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay consultation
Bus fares cap increasing to £3
“The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable”. single bus fares to be capped at £3 until the end … Continue reading Bus fares cap increasing to £3
‘We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work’
Ahead of Budget later this week, the Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul so people who can work, do work. … Continue reading ‘We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work’
Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Almost half a million people working for more than 15,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2025 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Minimum Wage changes
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
Nat West public share sale pulled
As part of the Chancellor Rachel Reeves speech to the House of Commons on Monday 29th July 2024, she announced … Continue reading Nat West public share sale pulled
Labour Government cut winter fuel payments
As part of the difficult choices due to a £22bn hole in the UK accounts, the new Labour Government have … Continue reading Labour Government cut winter fuel payments
Budget set for 30th October 2024
As part of Chancellors statement on public spending inheritance, Rachel Reeves announced the Autumn budget date. I am announcing today … Continue reading Budget set for 30th October 2024
Chancellor Rachel Reeves first speech
taking immediate action to fix the foundations of our economy Delivered Monday 8th July 2024 at HM Treasurd. Good morning. … Continue reading Chancellor Rachel Reeves first speech
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
National Insurance cut is live
Millions of workers checking payslips will have seen reductions in National Insurance contributions (NICs) As the economy turns a corner, … Continue reading National Insurance cut is live
VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business
28,000 small businesses freed from paying VAT, encouraging them to invest and grow as the threshold is raised from £85,000 … Continue reading VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business
March 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the March 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading March 2024 Employer Bulletin
Consultation on raising standards in the tax advice market – this impacts Payroll service
HMRC are keen to hear views… about the 'Raising standards in the tax advice market: strengthening the regulatory framework and … Continue reading Consultation on raising standards in the tax advice market – this impacts Payroll service
Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work … Continue reading Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Child benefit changes – Budget 2024
The chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced: We're reforming Child Benefit - raising the threshold and raising the taper. Nobody earning under … Continue reading Child benefit changes – Budget 2024
Spring Budget 2024 speech
Spring Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Madam Deputy Speaker… As we mourn the tragic loss of … Continue reading Spring Budget 2024 speech
HMRC – Spring Budget 2024
The following information has been issued by HMRC following the government spring budget held on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Dear … Continue reading HMRC – Spring Budget 2024
April 2024 changes to NICs
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have issued the following to developers in relation to the 2 percentage point cut … Continue reading April 2024 changes to NICs
VAT threshold increases -Budget 2024
As part of the 6th March 2024, the chancellor announced an increase to the VAT registration threshold “We should reward … Continue reading VAT threshold increases -Budget 2024
New British ISA – budget 2024
As part of the government budget 2024, the Chancellor has announced a new British ISA with an added £5,000 on … Continue reading New British ISA – budget 2024
Budget 2024 – Payroll impacts etc.
The budget 2024, Wednesday 6th March 2024, announced a number of changes , some of which impact payroll software, service … Continue reading Budget 2024 – Payroll impacts etc.
Isle of Man budget 2024 changes
Sustainable finances and long-term stability were the key themes when Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson MHK unveiled his second Budget … Continue reading Isle of Man budget 2024 changes
Compulsory Payrolling of benefits on the table for April 2026
"to make the tax system simpler and fairer" The government announced Tuesday 16th January 2024 as part of a package … Continue reading Compulsory Payrolling of benefits on the table for April 2026