HMRC have issued the December 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading December 2023 Employer Bulletin
December 2023 Employer Bulletin
Category: Childcare
Date set for new childcare offer applications
Applications open on 2nd January 2024 for the first wave of new government-funded childcare offers. Applications for the first wave … Continue reading Date set for new childcare offer applications
Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs for your little pumpkins
Working families can save up to £2,000 a year on their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare. Autumn is here and … Continue reading Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs for your little pumpkins
Tax Credits are ending
Tax credits are coming to an end, and most people will need to apply for Universal Credit instead. You won’t … Continue reading Tax Credits are ending
Free flu vaccine for secondary school pupils
All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine as government expands vaccination programme. Over 3 million secondary school pupils … Continue reading Free flu vaccine for secondary school pupils
Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
As part of one of the Prime Minister’s five key priorities to grow the economy, low-earning parents on Universal Credit … Continue reading Working parents to benefit from childcare boost worth up to £1,630 per month
Massive boost for childcare
Universal Credit’s maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28th June 2023. … Continue reading Massive boost for childcare
When can you claim your free childcare?
At the Spring Budget Jeremy Hunt announced 30hrs of free childcare for children aged 9 months - 4 years for … Continue reading When can you claim your free childcare?
Spring Budget 2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Spring Budget 2023 to Parliament on Wednesday 15th March 2023. For the full … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023
Boost your childcare budget this half term
Families looking for childcare places during February half term could be missing out on a government top-up to help pay … Continue reading Boost your childcare budget this half term
Holiday activity clubs to continue in 2023
Government confirms funding for holiday activities and food programme for 2023, supporting hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families. … Continue reading Holiday activity clubs to continue in 2023
Child Care Vouchers – 2023/2024 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
An employer who provides childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2023/2024 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Early education vital for children born during lockdown
Ofsted has published the first in a series of reviews on early years education. The review underpins the inspectorate’s new … Continue reading Early education vital for children born during lockdown
Free legal advice expanded to help thousands more people at risk
Thousands of domestic abuse victims will be able to access free legal advice and representation under new changes to the … Continue reading Free legal advice expanded to help thousands more people at risk
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
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
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
New DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has issued new guidance around eligibility for DBS checks, for people in the charity … Continue reading New DBS check eligibility guidance for the charity sector and overseas aid organisations
Curfews for parents who fail to pay child maintenance
The change is being considered as part of proposals that will get more of the money that is owed to … Continue reading Curfews for parents who fail to pay child maintenance
Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
With school summer holidays less than a month away, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are reminding families of financial support … Continue reading Families can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for childcare costs this summer.
Help with Easter childcare costs
Working parents can get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and out-of-school activities … Continue reading Help with Easter childcare costs
TUC want to hear from Childcare workers
The TUC is looking to engage with childcare workers to understand their experiences of working in the sector before and … Continue reading TUC want to hear from Childcare workers
Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2022/2023 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Childcare cost help as children head back to school
Families may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for breakfast and after school clubs as children go back … Continue reading Childcare cost help as children head back to school
Government launches campaign encouraging families to Rediscover Summer
The campaign highlights a range of activities and opportunities for families, children and young people such as exploring a local … Continue reading Government launches campaign encouraging families to Rediscover Summer
How are you managing childcare provisions and support?
The TUC working in collaboration with Mother Pukka, would like to hear from parents about childcare and the upcoming summer … Continue reading How are you managing childcare provisions and support?
New online tool to help working families make the most of shared parental leave
New online tool will make it easier for expectant parents to access and understand Shared Parental Leave and Payworking families … Continue reading New online tool to help working families make the most of shared parental leave
Help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities
Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, … Continue reading Help towards the cost of children’s summer holiday activities
New law to make school uniform costs affordable
School uniforms will be made more affordable for families under a new law passed by Parliament on 29th April 2021. … Continue reading New law to make school uniform costs affordable
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
Millions get pay rise as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect
Around 2 million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will benefit from an increase in National Living Wage and National Minimum … Continue reading Millions get pay rise as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect
Child Care Vouchers – 2021/2022 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
Employer who provide childcare vouchers to employees are required to undertake an annual Basic Earnings Assessment (BEA) prior to the … Continue reading Child Care Vouchers – 2021/2022 Basic Earnings Assessment Calculator
TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
The TUC is asking ministers to do more to lift the burdens facing working mums this Mothers’ Day today (Sunday … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
Salary Sacrifice and furlough reference salary
HMRC have added further clarification to the furlough guidance in relation to salary sacrifice arrangements and the calculation of the … Continue reading Salary Sacrifice and furlough reference salary
National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders
Edenred site opens for schools to purchase eGift cards for eligible families to use at their choice of supermarkets Schools … Continue reading National free school meals voucher scheme opens to orders
56,000 parents apply for Scottish Child Payment
Parents across Scotland have been applying early for the new Scottish Child Payment that will open on Monday 15 February. … Continue reading 56,000 parents apply for Scottish Child Payment
Furlough, childcare and caring responsibilities – guidance updated
HMRC have updated ‘caring responsibilities’ guidance (on Tuesday 5th January) in relation to childcare for parents who are unable to … Continue reading Furlough, childcare and caring responsibilities – guidance updated
Prime Minister announces national lockdown
The Prime Minister has announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect … Continue reading Prime Minister announces national lockdown
December 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Dear @PAYadvice, Our Employer Bulletin (December 2020, Issue 87) includes a host of useful information including the extension to the … Continue reading December 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
New national restrictions start 5th November 2020
The Prime Minister has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday. New national restrictions from 5 November With the … Continue reading New national restrictions start 5th November 2020
Tax credit claimants working reduced hours
HMRC have confirmed that ‘Tax credits claimants who are temporarily working fewer hours due to COVID-19 will continue to be … Continue reading Tax credit claimants working reduced hours
Protections for working parents eligible for childcare support
Working parents who are on the Government’s coronavirus support schemes will still be eligible for childcare support even if their … Continue reading Protections for working parents eligible for childcare support
Employee Parental leave rights
What do you do when you need time to support children. Could you loose your job or be passed over … Continue reading Employee Parental leave rights
Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
MM&R by PSP(c)2020 You may be entitled to receive NI credits if you are a grandparent, or other family member, … Continue reading Grandparent, or other family member, who care for a child under 12? Specified adult childcare NI credits
2 in 5 working mums face childcare crisis – #COVID19
Around 2 in 5 (41%) working mums with children under 10 can’t get – or are unsure whether they will … Continue reading 2 in 5 working mums face childcare crisis – #COVID19
Children returning to school – Tax Free Childcare
With Scottish schools returning last week, and Northern Irish schools re-opening, HMRC are reminding parents they can get up to … Continue reading Children returning to school – Tax Free Childcare
Support for working families affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) given an extra boost
Working parents eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or 30 hours free childcare who have temporarily fallen below the minimum income requirement … Continue reading Support for working families affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) given an extra boost
The future of work can be flexible
There has been a steep rise in the number of employees working flexibly during lockdown, alongside this there has also … Continue reading The future of work can be flexible
Parenting in lockdown: Coronavirus and the effects on work-life balance
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published a report into parenting during the #coronavirus lockdown. Parents in Great Britain … Continue reading Parenting in lockdown: Coronavirus and the effects on work-life balance
Wraparound childcare for armed forces
The children of service personnel will be entitled to free breakfast and after-school childcare as part of new measures to … Continue reading Wraparound childcare for armed forces
Self-employed new parents can claim #COVID19 support grant #coronavirus
Z&R by PSP (c)2020 The government have announced that self-employed parents whose trading profits dipped in 2018/2019 because they took … Continue reading Self-employed new parents can claim #COVID19 support grant #coronavirus
“Employers are breaking the law and forcing pregnant women out of work during the pandemic”, warns TUC
E by ZJ (c)2019 A new survey by the TUC (published 10th June 2020) indicates that A quarter of pregnant … Continue reading “Employers are breaking the law and forcing pregnant women out of work during the pandemic”, warns TUC
Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough #COVID19 #coronavirus
E&R by PSP (c)2020 People on maternity, adoption and shared parental leave who return to work in the coming months … Continue reading Parents returning to work after extended leave eligible for furlough #COVID19 #coronavirus
Check if you can get Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare during #coronavirus #COVID19
Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during #coronavirus. The … Continue reading Check if you can get Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare during #coronavirus #COVID19