The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than … Continue reading New UK law to boost seafarer pay
New UK law to boost seafarer pay
Category: Consultation
Assignments of Income Tax Refunds now void
The government are applying measures to remove taxpayer’s ability to legally assign to a third party their income tax repayment, … Continue reading Assignments of Income Tax Refunds now void
Bill passed to expand pension saving to young and low earners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)… confirmed it will support proposals to expand Automatic Enrolment, enabling millions of people … Continue reading Bill passed to expand pension saving to young and low earners
HMRC NI Category M – GNS Message Questionnaire
Payroll managers, employers, do you employ those under the age of 21? HMRC are asking for your help to better … Continue reading HMRC NI Category M – GNS Message Questionnaire
Digital pound plan
A digital pound is likely to be needed in the future the Treasury and the Bank of England are consulting … Continue reading Digital pound plan
Plans to regulate crypto and protect consumers
The government will set out plans to robustly regulate cryptoasset activities – to provide confidence and clarity to consumers and … Continue reading Plans to regulate crypto and protect consumers
Crack down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Plans for a new statutory code will crack down on unscrupulous employers that use controversial dismissal tactics courts to be … Continue reading Crack down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers
The Government are seeking views on proposals to pro-rata holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers based on the … Continue reading Calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers
Tax repayment agents to have Greater control and protection for taxpayers
HMRC to introduce legislation to change the way repayment agents are paid for their services to better protect taxpayers and … Continue reading Tax repayment agents to have Greater control and protection for taxpayers
Spring Budget 2023 – 15th March 2023
Today I can inform the House that I have asked the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare a forecast … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023 – 15th March 2023
HMRC refunding Tax Credits Ltd clients
Taxpayers who have reclaimed tax payments using the repayment agent Tax Credits Ltd since December 2021 are being directly refunded by … Continue reading HMRC refunding Tax Credits Ltd clients
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
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
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
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
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
Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
All new public buildings should have separate male and female toilets, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced … Continue reading Public buildings to have separate male and female toilets
Consultation launched to tackle tax rebate reprobates
We have all seen them, constant advertising to claim marriage tax allowance rebates, or tax reliefs for working from home. … Continue reading Consultation launched to tackle tax rebate reprobates
Minimum wage laws set sail for Seafarers
Tens of thousands of seafarers must be paid an equivalent to UK national minimum wage in a major step forward … Continue reading Minimum wage laws set sail for Seafarers
HMRC to revoke Moscow Stock Exchange’s status
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has today announced its intention to revoke the Moscow Stock Exchange’s (MOEX) status as a … Continue reading HMRC to revoke Moscow Stock Exchange’s status
Making the UK a global cryptoasset technology hub
The UK government has announced moves that will see stablecoins recognised as a valid form of payment as part of … Continue reading Making the UK a global cryptoasset technology hub
New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics
A statutory code on the practice of ‘fire and rehire’ will clamp down on controversial tactics used by employers who … Continue reading New statutory code to prevent unscrupulous employers using fire and rehire tactics
Children to benefit from Child Maintenance Service changes
Children of separated parents are set to benefit from changes to the Child Maintenance Service announced 14th March 2022 as … Continue reading Children to benefit from Child Maintenance Service changes
Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently
Local hospitality businesses no longer need planning permission to put up marquees on their land and councils will no longer … Continue reading Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently
Consultation: disability workforce reporting
The Minister for Disabled People launches a consultation on disability workforce reporting as part of the National Disability Strategy Consultation … Continue reading Consultation: disability workforce reporting
Steps to modernise and simplify UK tax system
As part of Tax Administration and Maintenance Day the government has set out more detail on work to deliver a … Continue reading Steps to modernise and simplify UK tax system
Tax Administration and Maintenance Day – 30th November 2021
A Tax Administration and Maintenance day (TAMD) will take place on 30th November 2021.Consultations for announcements made at Autumn Budget … Continue reading Tax Administration and Maintenance Day – 30th November 2021
Helping families access Child Trust Funds
Families seeking access to small funds belonging to loved ones who lack mental capacity are to benefit from a simpler … Continue reading Helping families access Child Trust Funds
New rules put pension savers’ interests first
Plans to protect small pension pots from being eroded by charges will be introduced in April 2022. Hundreds of thousands … Continue reading New rules put pension savers’ interests first
New measures protect pension savers from scams
New measures to protect pension savers and help stop scam transfers in their tracks became law Monday 8th November 2021. … Continue reading New measures protect pension savers from scams
Clamping down on tax avoidance
As part of the Autumn budget 2021 announcements, the government are progression new measures to clamp down on promoters of … Continue reading Clamping down on tax avoidance
Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
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
Simplified tax reporting for self-employed and small businesses
Reforms to the tax system that will make it easier for small businesses to fill out their returns have been … Continue reading Simplified tax reporting for self-employed and small businesses
A new way forward for workplace pensions
A new type of pension scheme, with the potential to provide better retirement outcomes and stability, moves a step closer. … Continue reading A new way forward for workplace pensions
Skills training boosted
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
HMRC Agent Update 86 has been published
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 86 is now available and contains the latest guidance and information for tax agents and … Continue reading HMRC Agent Update 86 has been published
Savers urged to be savvy before shifting savings
Plans to support savers seeking access to their pension pots agave been outlined in a change to ensure people are … Continue reading Savers urged to be savvy before shifting savings
HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the June 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
Plans to modernise the trade unions regulator
Government confirms plans to modernise the trade unions regulator to boost transparency and provide reassurance to workers that high standards … Continue reading Plans to modernise the trade unions regulator
Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
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
OTS to explore potential for moving the end of the tax year
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) is the independent adviser to government on tax simplification, challenging tax complexity to help … Continue reading OTS to explore potential for moving the end of the tax year
John Glen addresses Which? Cash Summit
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury spoke about the Government’s commitment to protect access to cash and announced a consultation … Continue reading John Glen addresses Which? Cash Summit
Consultation on ‘Raising standards in the tax advice market: professional indemnity insurance and defining tax advice’
Dear Payadvice.U.K. Our consultation on 'Raising standards in the tax advice market' was published on 23rd March 2021. This is … Continue reading Consultation on ‘Raising standards in the tax advice market: professional indemnity insurance and defining tax advice’
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
Staff COVID-19 vaccines in care homes consultation
Staff in care homes with older adult residents in England may be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine to protect … Continue reading Staff COVID-19 vaccines in care homes consultation
Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body which advises Government on the levels of the National Living Wage … Continue reading Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
Government strengthens tax policymaking with over 30 updates, consultations and documents published
The government has published 23rd March 2021 a series of tax documents and consultations in a move to strengthen policymaking … Continue reading Government strengthens tax policymaking with over 30 updates, consultations and documents published
Government consultations on non-compete clauses & exclusivity clauses
BEIS have sent reminder that this is final week to respond to the Government consultations on options for reform to … Continue reading Government consultations on non-compete clauses & exclusivity clauses
Government to publish range of tax consultations and calls for evidence on 23 March
The government will publish a number of tax-related consultations and calls for evidence at the end of March. To allow … Continue reading Government to publish range of tax consultations and calls for evidence on 23 March
Government proposals to help more people in problem debt
Consultation launched aimed at extending debt solutions and helping vulnerable people in financial distress get a fresh start. Increasing the … Continue reading Government proposals to help more people in problem debt
Zero rate NI for Veterans – draft legislation
At Spring Budget last year, the government announced its intention to introduce a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday for employers … Continue reading Zero rate NI for Veterans – draft legislation
Simple Pension Statements
Convoluted pension statements are set to be a thing of the past as the Pensions Minister today unveils innovative plans … Continue reading Simple Pension Statements
Protecting the future of cash
Brits will be able to get cashback from shops without needing to buy anything under new proposals to protect the … Continue reading Protecting the future of cash
Call for evidence: tackling disguised remuneration tax avoidance
HMRC welcome views on ways to tackle future use of disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes. You can Share your views, … Continue reading Call for evidence: tackling disguised remuneration tax avoidance
Informing and consulting employees
All employers must inform and consult their employees on: selling the business or buying a new onemaking 20 or more … Continue reading Informing and consulting employees
Open consultation: Pensions tax relief administration: call for evidence
The government is concerned about the potential for a low-earning individual’s take-home pay to be affected by the method of … Continue reading Open consultation: Pensions tax relief administration: call for evidence