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The Chancellor of the exchequer, John Healey, as part of ‘Everyday fixes to ease household costs’ as part of a package to tackle costs people face every day, supporting people who rely on their cars for work has announced an increase to the own car business use rates prior to his Autumn Budget 2026. Making … Continue reading Mileage rates increase for 3 million workers
Half a million workers are set for a pay boost worth over £1,250 a year as nearly 17,000 employers are signed up to pay the real Living Wage, including IKEA, Uniqlo and Everton FC. One in seven UK employees works for a Living Wage Employer. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Living Wage campaign, … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £14.10 in UK and £15.45 in London
Eligible disabled people across England will get free bus travel all day, every day, after the Prime Minister announced Tuesday 18th August 2026 that the government will lift time restrictions on concessionary passes. Disabled people across England can soon travel on buses for free all day, every day Time restrictions on concessionary passes to be … Continue reading Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
Parents have until 31st August 2026 to extend Child Benefit for their 16 to 19-year-olds who are continuing in non-advanced approved education or training. Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds starting further education or approved training courses must extend their Child Benefit claim by 31st August 2026 or payments will stop automatically. GCSE results day on … Continue reading Extend Child Benefit for your teen before 31st August 2026
From 17th August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18. more students aged 16 to 18 to benefit from half-price rail fares from September 2026, helping them on their commutes to school, college or training the 16-17 Saver … Continue reading Changes to 16-17 Saver railcards
Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive it automatically this winter. People receiving means-tested benefits must be named on their energy bill by 23rd August 2026 to receive the £150 Warm Home Discount Around six million households will get the rebate this winter, including around 250,000 automatically for the first time in Scotland Reminder follows immediate action to remove VAT from … Continue reading Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter
The Summer Bus Fare Offer is part of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. starting Saturday 1st August 2026, under 16s can travel on local buses for free during August 2926 to help tackle the cost-of-living this announcement builds on the £2 bus fare cap which will save millions of people up to a third … Continue reading Summer holiday savings – free buses for kids
Households on heating oil across England and Wales will be eligible for £9,000 off a heat pump, helping them cut bills. Thousands of households on heating oil across England and Wales will be eligible for a £9,000 heat pump grant Funding will help rural households make the move from heating oil to a heat pump, … Continue reading Thousands of homes to be eligible for £9,000 off a heat pump
Every family across the UK will pay less tax on meals and days out as new VAT cut helps families enjoy trips to the seaside and making memories with loved ones. “I cannot think of a simpler and more accessible way to bring some affordable treats into family life this summer” – more businesses back … Continue reading Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live
Aim to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years. more than half (55%) of short journeys in towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2035 £4.5 billion projected to be invested over 5 years for thousands of new routes and safer crossings connecting homes with schools, high streets, workplaces and local … Continue reading Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 21st May 2026 updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they are taking to support families and businesses with the Cost of Living. With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the Government’s economic response to the war … Continue reading Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. Millions of employees to benefit from reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, ensuring they can take time off when sick without worrying about going without pay. New rights to paternity leave from the first day in a new job, helping families balance work and home life. Changes are part of the Employment Rights Act, which will benefit … Continue reading Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions New measures set out to make subscriptions clearer and far easier to manage or cancel Changes will help tackle the cost of living, by saving consumers around £400m annually with new rules to stop “free trials” turning into pricey surprises Consumers at the heart of action, with protections against daily grinds such as endless … Continue reading Crackdown on subscription traps
Families encouraged to use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on their childcare bills. Working families encouraged to cut the cost of Easter childcare by signing up to Tax-Free Childcare Latest figures show 542,700 families saved on their childcare bills in December 2025 More than £46 million in government cash helped with childcare costs for almost … Continue reading Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit from a review of approved mileage rates. Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses from their employer will see approved mileage rates reviewed ahead of a future Budget. Approved mileage allowance payment rates have not changed since 2011, despite motoring costs evolving significantly. Part of a plan to help keep prices down … Continue reading Mileage rates review to support working people
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit has become law, putting 450,000 children on a pathway out of poverty in the final year of this Parliament. Two child-limit – which pushed 100 children a day into hardship – to be scrapped as child poverty bill becomes law. 450,000 children to be lifted out of poverty … Continue reading Two-child limit removal becomes law
389 employers … named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. Employers told to repay over £7.3 million in wages owed to workers to aid the cost of living for some of the lowest earners. 389 named employers, including well-known brands, faced consequences for failing to pay the minimum wage through £12.6 million in penalties. Around 60,000 workers found to have been underpaid as employers who break the rules are … Continue reading Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country are feeling the impact of the cost of living - it’s the number one issue impacting working people. It’s why they say they are taking action to reduce everyday costs, whether it’s freezing rail fares … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) publishes latest report analysing competition in the road fuel market and the factors influencing prices paid by drivers. New analysis shows fuel retailer operating costs do not explain why fuel margins remain at persistently high levels Fuel finder set to launch next year [2026] to help drivers get the cheapest prices and boost competition in the sector CMA publishes enforcement guidance setting out what happens if … Continue reading Fuel margins remain “persistently high”
Billpayers to benefit from an average of £150 off the costs of energy bills. The government have announced in the Autumn Budget that they will cut the cost of living, including by taking an average of £150 off the costs of household energy bills from April next year. This energy bill support is on top of extending the £150 Warm Home Discount to around a further 2.7 million of the poorest … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Energy Bills
Budget 2025 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves - 26th November 2025 Madame Deputy Speaker. It is my understanding that the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Economic and Fiscal Outlook was released on their website before this statement. This is deeply disappointing and a serious error on their part. The Office for Budget Responsibility has … Continue reading Budget 2025 speech
Boiler Upgrade Scheme has been expanded to include air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries giving families more choice in how they upgrade their home. Government expands successful heat pump scheme to technology that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer Heat batteries also included in expansion of Boiler Upgrade Scheme giving consumers more … Continue reading Discounts for families to keep warm in winter and cool in summer
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients around £12 million next year. Rachel Reeves announces cost of a single prescription will remain at £9.90, as she takes firm action to tackle the cost of living ahead of the Budget The move is claimed to be further evidence … Continue reading Prescription charges frozen
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters. The move from the Chancellor and Transport Secretary is to keep household costs down for hardworking families and drive economic growth by limiting inflation by keeping travel costs down. No price increases for fares … Continue reading First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Half a million workers are set for a pay boost as over 16,000 employers are signed up to pay the real Living Wage, including IKEA, Everton FC and Aviva. Popular high-street retailer Uniqlo is the latest to announce it is joining the Living Wage movement. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on what is needed to … Continue reading Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Employment Rights Minister visits an Aldi supermarket in Watford following the retailer's decision to make its staff the best paid in the UK. Store assistants at Aldi to receive a big pay boost as the retailer becomes among the first to pay at least £13.02 per hour to all staff. Minister visits store to celebrate … Continue reading Staff receive industry leading pay rise
On Wednesday 3rd September 2025, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the date of the Budget will be held on Wednesday 26th November 2025 and has commissioned the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) to prepare an economic and fiscal forecast. Budget to address economy that’s “not working well enough for working people” In a video message, … Continue reading Autumn 2025 budget date announced
New Winter Fuel Payment Policy HMRC Customer Stakeholder Engagement Team have shared information with PAYadvice.UK and others regarding the new Winter Fuel Payment policy that will apply from winter 2025/2026, with a quick update on legislative progress, and a reminder of the deadline to opt out of receiving the Payment, for those that might wish … Continue reading Winter fuel payment latest
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people takes a step closer as it sets out new considerations for the Low Pay Commission when recommending the April 2026 National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. Discriminatory age bands to be removed as new Low Pay Commission remit delivers progress towards … Continue reading Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026. The Government has published the Low Pay Commission’s remit for the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) that will apply from April 2026. £12.71 Read the Low Pay Commission’s remit for 2025 On the … Continue reading National Living Wage April 2026 projection
Nearly 200 school-based nurseries planning to open this September, with next wave of rollout - backed by almost £370 million - to launch in the Autumn. Thousands of families across the country will soon benefit from new childcare places in local schools closer to where they live, as the government’s school-based nurseries rollout is claimed … Continue reading Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and National Minimum Wage named. More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change Workers will be … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK. Fake reviews and hidden fees that cost consumers £2.2bn every year now banned Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) takes on major new powers to directly enforce new consumer laws Changes will … Continue reading Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned
Promotion of salary sacrifice grocery schemes With the recent cost of living challenges and measures to improve employee retention, a number of questionable arrangements are being promoted by a small number of providers with statements such as ‘no brainer’! One such scheme being actively pushed are grocery salary sacrifice schemes. One of the promoters misleadingly … Continue reading Salary sacrifice grocery schemes! Do they work?
If you have been struggling with debt for some time and need a fresh start this New Year, the Insolvency Service has sources of information and practical solutions to relieve serious financial burdens. There are many options available to help deal with serious personal debt problems and there are a range of debt-relief options available. … Continue reading Start your journey out of debt
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) published its report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The LPC estimates (based on statistics from the employers ASHE data) that around 371,000 workers were underpaid in April 2024. This represents a slight increase on the previous year but is below estimated numbers from the pre-pandemic period. … Continue reading Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
Cold Weather Payments take effect from 1st November 2024 as low-income households set to get £25 during cold snaps. Alongside the £150 Warm Home Discount to support eligible customers with energy bills and extension to Household Support Fund Pensioners urged to check eligibility for Pension Credit to claim the Winter Fuel Payment From 1st November … Continue reading Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
According to the government, working people are the lifeblood of our economy. The government is not increasing the basic, higher or additional rates of Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT. They state that the following are just some of the measures announced at the Autumn Budget 2024 that will help put more money into your … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7% Pay boost worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker – a significant move towards delivering … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
“The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable”. single bus fares to be capped at £3 until the end of 2025, ensuring services remain affordable and supporting travel in rural areas and towns fare cap extension comes on top of nearly £925 million invested to deliver high quality services and protect vital bus routes … Continue reading Bus fares cap increasing to £3
Living Wage Foundation research reveals that 42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage, around 2.2 million people, have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials. They also found that 58% of workers earning below the real Living Wage, around 3.1 million people, are unable to afford an unexpected necessary £850 … Continue reading 42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have published the enforcement results of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW) during the 2022 to 2023 financial year The significant increases to the NMW and NLW in recent years mean a growing proportion of workers are earning within a narrow range of the NMW/NLW rates. Due to the rising … Continue reading Minimum pay enforcement results
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike Ahead of International Investment Summit, the government … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a package of measures to deliver on the agenda of the new government around the Labour Party conference to aid child poverty and assist working parents. 750 schools with primary aged pupils will be funded for a breakfast club pilot to run from April 2025. School Breakfast Club Pilot The … Continue reading School breakfast club pilot
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay. Businesses and workers are to get a bigger voice at the table as Government takes the next steps in its mission to Make Work Pay Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary host senior … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What changes are being made to the Minimum Wage? The government are changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. For the first time, the Low … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published 26th July 2024 an update on the widespread action it is taking to ensure that people can get the best possible choices and prices in the face of ongoing cost of living pressures. New analysis highlights how the cost to drivers of weakened competition in the fuel sector … Continue reading Drivers still paying too much for road fuel
Lees of Scotland are another retailer caught out by the complex National Minimum Wage regulations and their efforts to help employees via a salary deduction savings scheme which they operated for over 30 years. Well known for their manufacture of teacakes, snowballs and macaroons, Lees operated a savings scheme where its workers voluntarily paid contributions … Continue reading Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
As part of the new Labour governments proposed 40 bills which formed part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday 17th July 2024, was the inclusion of proposed changes to National Minimum Wage, forming part of the first 100 days commitment. My Government is committed to making work pay….Kings Speech 2024 The new government has … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer lays out his plans to deliver change for the country. On Wednesday 17th July 2024 along with the Kings Speech, the Prime Minister Keith Starmer issued the following: …elected to deliver nothing less than national renewal… This government has been elected to deliver nothing less than national renewal, to stop the … Continue reading Our government of service
PAYadvice author Simon Parsons is a contributor to the new GPA magazine 04:05 Global Payroll, in this months edition he covers the increasing use of Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance measures which appear to be expanding in use in the current cost of living crisis. However, where some may work, other don’t and HMRC are … Continue reading GPA – UK Payroll – Tax Planning and Tax Avoidance Measures Becoming Prevalent
Do you operate salary advance schemes for your employees either directly or through an Earned Wage Access provider? As part of the HMRC July 2024 Employer Bulletin, they have published an article that relates to salary advance arrangements between an employer and an employee and revised RTI FPS obligations. These schemes (sometimes also referred to … Continue reading RTI FPS reporting salary advances relaxation
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll law will be easier than experienced by prior governments. Tax and NICs Whilst there is an aim for stabilising the UK economy, Labour promised to not increase existing PAYE income tax rate or National Insurance. … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
HMRC has issued an apology to those claiming Child benefit who have experienced a delay to their due payments which should have been made on Monday 3rd June 2024. They state that they “are very sorry that some customers did not receive their scheduled Child Benefit payments as expected and we understand the concern and … Continue reading Child benefit payment delays
How to claim Child Benefit if your child is continuing in further education after their GCSEs. More than a million parents will receive reminders from this week to extend Child Benefit for their teenagers if they are continuing their education or training after their GCSEs. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending more than 1.4 … Continue reading Child Benefit for your 16 to 19 year old – Don’t loose out, extend
Millions of workers checking payslips will have seen reductions in National Insurance contributions (NICs) As the economy turns a corner, the government is claiming to reward hard work, with over £900 a year boost for typical worker They state it is another step in ‘long-term ambition to end unfair double tax on work’ There are … Continue reading National Insurance cut is live
New data shows 195,355 children benefitting from government-funded childcare for two-year-olds Hundreds of thousands of parents are be able to more easily manage their career and childcare following the launch of the expansion of childcare in England.. April 2024 sees eligible working parents of 2-year-olds being given 15 hours of funded childcare for the first … Continue reading Childcare rollout on track
The State Pension is increasing by 8.5 percent… as part of the Government’s commitment to support pensioners in retirement Millions of pensioners benefit from 8.5 percent increase to the State Pension Pensioners will receive an extra £900 a year on the full rate of the new State Pension Universal Credit and other working-age benefits see … Continue reading £900 rise to state pension
Half a million people claiming old benefits will be invited to claim Universal Credit, unlocking all the work support it offers.DWP Expansion of move to Universal Credit will help 500,000 more people unlock the employment support on offer. Letters will be sent to people on certain benefits notifying them of the action they need to … Continue reading Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
Changes to Debt Relief Orders (DROs) were announced in the 2024 Spring Budget to offer more help to people in debt Changes include abolishing the £90 administration fee to obtain a DRO from 6th April 2025 From June, the value of the car a person who wants to obtain a DRO can own will also … Continue reading Debt Relief Order change will support people in financial distress
First phase of the expansion of childcare starts giving working parents of two-year-olds access to 15 hours a week. Thousands of parents of two-year-olds across the country are getting help with their childcare costs as the first phase of the biggest ever expansion in childcare starts. In this first stage, working parents of two-year-olds are … Continue reading New Childcare funding commences
Thousands of households across the UK are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies come into force. According to the UK government: More money in people’s pockets as a result of economic measures coming into effect Raft of economic policies are set to boost UK households and reward work … Continue reading Household cash boost
Spring Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Madam Deputy Speaker… As we mourn the tragic loss of life in Israel and Gaza, the Prime Minister reminded us last week of the need to fight extremism and heal divisions. So I start today by remembering the Muslims who died in two world wars … Continue reading Spring Budget 2024 speech
HMRC are reminding those who have to use workwear or provide uniform which they take home - that they may be eligible to get money towards work costs if these aren’t covered by their employer – such as washing uniform needed for the job. “Don’t miss out on help with work costs. Check if you’re … Continue reading Do you have workwear and uniform costs? Claim tax relief direct from HMRC
Low income households who qualify for the Warm Home Discount are urged to make sure they get the £150 discount most of the 3 million households who qualify will automatically receive this energy bill support households who need to confirm their details must do so by the end of February 2024 People on low incomes … Continue reading On low income? Check if you can get £150 energy bill discount
Want to know how much the reduction in National Insurance could save you & your friends & family? The government are encouraging the sharing of this new online tool to find out. Hey there! The Government has cut National Insurance Contributions from 12% to 10%! This saves the average worker on a £35,400 salary £450 … Continue reading How much NICs will you save?
Child Benefit claims can be made online for the first time. New parents can now claim Child Benefit online for the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, helping millions of families with the cost of raising their children, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. Since 1977, families claiming Child Benefit had … Continue reading All grown up – Child Benefit goes digital
Millions are set to benefit under the new Workers’ Rights Acts – giving more money and more say back to UK workers. Benefits range from £200 million more back in the pockets of hard-working people, to greater flexibility over when, where and how you work. Business and Trade Minister Kevin Hollinrake: …it’s more vital than … Continue reading Progress on workers’ rights package 2024
Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay. Seasonal staff and students on short-term contracts over the Christmas period, including those working in shops, hotels, Christmas markets, garden centres, restaurants and warehouses, are legally entitled to the same minimum rates … Continue reading Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!
Payments of up to £600 are landing directly in the bank accounts of around 11.5 million UK pensioners for the second year running. Comes as part of a Government package helping people of all ages, including recent £300 Cost of Living payments to more than seven million eligible households. The Government also confirmed an 8.5 … Continue reading Up to £600 winter support for pensioners
Following the Autumn Statement 2023 held on Wednesday 22nd November, As promised by Chancellor, the government have laid a bill to cut National Insurance from 6th January 2024. It is claimed that the average employee will save up to £450 next year. ‘Just one part of the biggest package of tax cuts to be implemented … Continue reading NI reduction bill presented
As part of the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced a shock mid year change to National Insurance contribution for employees. The 12% rate is returned to 10%. Payroll software and employers will need to ready themselves to implement the changes in readiness for the new calendar year to be … Continue reading National Insurance rates cut by 2 percent
(c) PAYadvice Ltd The Government has announced Tuesday 21st November 2023 its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on minimum wage rates to apply for pay period starting on or after 1st April 2024. We judge that this recommendation for the NLW will achieve the target first set by the Government in 2019 – … Continue reading Largest ever increase to minimum wage
Biggest ever increase to the National Living Wage, worth over £1,800 a year for a full-time worker… Since 2010 the National Living Wage has doubled in cash terms from around £10,500 to nearly £21,000 a year for a full-time worker. For the first time, 21-year-olds on the National Living Wage will always earn two-thirds of … Continue reading Record wage boost for nearly 3 million workers – April 2024
Couples who are married or in a civil partnership are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to spend just 30 seconds to see if they can claim Marriage Allowance and boost their finances by up to £252 a year. By using HMRC’s online Marriage Allowance calculator during Talk Money Week, couples can find … Continue reading Marriage Allowance: find out if you could be better off in just 30 seconds
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far more likely to be on zero-hours contracts Analysis shows Black and minority ethnic (BME) women are nearly three times as likely to be on zero-hours contracts than white men. The TUC warns that “structural racism … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
HMRC encourages sign up to Help to Save, the government savings scheme, after revealing savers shared £146 million in bonus payments. Help to Save account holders have received £146 million in bonus payments since the scheme launched in September 2018 and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging individuals to take advantage of the generous … Continue reading £146 million in bonus payments for Help to Save
10% increase in the real Living Wage as cost of living continues to hit low paid workers the hardest Over 460,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost as 14,000 Living Wage employers are signed up to pay the new rates The new real Living Wage rates are now worth over £3,000 more per … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around. Millions of people in England, including those commuting to work, have enjoyed cheaper bus travel this year due to the government’s actions to lower bus fares and protect services. Statistics published 21st September 2023 … Continue reading Commuting costs reduced – Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to £2 fare cap
Millions of households across the UK will receive £300 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 31st October and 19th November. Millions of households to receive £300 from DWP between 31st October and 19th November 2023 This is the second of 3 payments totalling up to £900 supporting eligible people on means-tested … Continue reading Cost of Living payment dates
Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust Fund account. Almost 430,000 18-21 year olds have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund, worth an average of £2,000. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are urging them to claim their cash as part of UK Savings … Continue reading Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Tax credits are coming to an end, and most people will need to apply for Universal Credit instead. You won’t be moved automatically, so it’s important to act quickly, otherwise your benefits will stop, you will need to claim Universal Credit by the deadline Apply for Universal Credit Universal Credit is the replacement benefits system … Continue reading Tax Credits are ending
Living Hours scheme marks 100 sign-ups as inflation continues to soar 100 UK employers have now committed to provide secure and stable working hours with the Living Wage Foundation’s Living Hours scheme Over 50,000 workers stand to benefit from Living Hours measures so far Committed employers include Aviva, SpareRoom, and Wealthify The living Hours movement … Continue reading 100 UK Employers Commit to Tackle Insecure Work
Six Million Face Cost of Living Crisis in Insecure Jobs, with Health and Social Care Workers Worst Affected More than 6 million UK workers are in insecure work, with 3.4 million who are in both low paid insecure jobs The majority (59%) of all shift workers have received less than a week’s notice of their … Continue reading Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
A government-backed scheme provides free legal advice to help 38,000 people a year at risk of losing their home launches 1st August 2023. free service to help around 38,000 people a year begins backed by extra £10 million funding for housing legal aid a year aims to resolve issues early to help people keep their … Continue reading Free legal advice for people facing eviction or repossession
Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers his first Mansion House speech on the evening of Monday 10th July 2023. My Lord Mayor, Governor, Ladies and Gentlemen – it is an honour to be with you at the Mansion House tonight. While some may be distracted by events in Windsor, we all know that Walbrook is the … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech
The offer will be available for single bus tickets on over 5,000 routes in England (outside London), helping passengers save a third off the average ticket price. £2 single bus tickets will continue to help people save money and encourage bus use offer will be available across more than 5,000 routes until 31 October 2023 … Continue reading Bus fare ‘Get around for £2′ extended until 31 October 2023
An increasing number of homeowners will be worried about rising interest rates & the impact on mortgages. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met mortgage lenders to agree a package of commitments to support households through thdifficult time. the Chancellor met the UK's principal mortgage lenders and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to agree support for people struggling … Continue reading Support measures for mortgage holders
202 businesses have been named by DBT for failing to pay the minimum wage to lowest paid workers. These employers ordered to repay workers and face penalties of nearly £7 million after breaches left 63,000 workers out of pocket. Follows on from the 9.7% increase in National Living Wage and Minimum Wage on 1st April … Continue reading 202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
Please share this message with your networks, to help raise awareness of the Help to Save scheme with those who may be eligible The governments’ Help to Save scheme for those on low incomes, has been extended until April 2025. The scheme offers a bonus of 50p for every £1 saved. Savers can deposit between … Continue reading Help to Save extended to April 2025
Thousands of taxpayers are claiming tax refunds for work-related expenses and HMRC is reminding them that they can claim directly. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding employed workers they can claim a refund on work-related expenses directly. More than 800,000 taxpayers claimed tax refunds for work expenses during the 2021 to 2022 tax year, … Continue reading Don’t miss out on a tax refund for work expenses
Pay increases to meet the cost of living crisis and the rise in National set Minimum pay. With current level of high inflation, home energy costs and other impacts on the cost of living, wage inflation is also on the rise. The National set minimum pay amounts have increased significantly and with strike action becoming … Continue reading Pay rises and the impacts on Maternity – the curse of Alabaster
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year between 2nd May and 15th June 2023. Claimants will have until 31st July 2023 to check the information is correct and notify HMRC of any changes to their circumstances which may affect their … Continue reading Tax credits – 1.5 million renewal packs
Getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. You may be entitled to up to 3 Cost of Living Payments of £301, £300 and £299 if you get any of the following benefits or tax credits on certain dates: income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) income-related … Continue reading Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Government invests £75 million to provide discounted bus travel for another 3 months across 5,000+ routes from over 140 bus companies. millions of passengers and commuters can continue to get on the bus for £2 as fare cap is extended until 30th June 2023 almost a third off bus tickets as government invests up to … Continue reading ‘Hop Around for £2’ bus fare cap extended until end of June 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are rising significantly. For many receiving minimum pay amounts this sees a 9.7% pay increase being applied at some point over the month of April. For those aged 21 and 22 the increase is more as … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
Borrowing and saving On 23rd March 2023, the Bank of England increased the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.25%; this is the highest level in 14 years. This affects the interest rates that banks charge customers to borrow and that they pay to customers for their savings. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) … Continue reading Cost of living impacts
At the Spring Budget Jeremy Hunt announced 30hrs of free childcare for children aged 9 months - 4 years for eligible working parents. The rollout will be phased to build capacity, including expanding the number of staff in nurseries & getting more childminders into the sector. The spring budget announced changes to help parents with … Continue reading When can you claim your free childcare?
UniversalCredit claimants in work across Great Britain can now benefit from extra support to help secure promotions and higher wages DWP ramps up drive to help low earners increase their wages and encourage employers to support career progression. Universal Credit claimants are securing job promotions and better pay after local Jobcentres step in with specialist In … Continue reading Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
Millions of households will get more support with high energy bills to help ease the cost of living, the Chancellor has announced today ahead of the Spring Budget. The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will be kept at £2,500 for an additional three months from April to June 2023, saving a typical household £160. Energy prices … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023 – energy support extended 3 months