HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Category: DWP
Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update
Statutory Sick Pay: record sheet (SSP2) has been updated to reflect changes brought in by the Employment Rights Act 2025, … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay record sheet update
Statutory Payments uprating error
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have notified software developers on a difference in this year Department for Work … Continue reading Statutory Payments uprating error
Thousands to be supported into work with reforms to welfare system
Hundreds of thousands of sick or disabled people will be offered voluntary help towards employment as part of a package of … Continue reading Thousands to be supported into work with reforms to welfare system
SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes on 6th April 2026 as a result of the Employment Rights Act. More employees will … Continue reading SSP Qualifying Days – April 2026 no change
Two-child limit removal becomes law
Historic legislation to end the two-child limit has become law, putting 450,000 children on a pathway out of poverty in … Continue reading Two-child limit removal becomes law
Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has provided an update to their transitional protection guidance (version 3) via the … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay transitional guidance further updates (v3)
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
The February edition of the HMRC Employers Bulletin out lines the changes to Statutory Sick Pay which applies from 6th … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes — what employers need to know
Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Monday 9th February 2026, the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) have further clarified added areas of transitional arrangements with … Continue reading Added Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) transitional guidance
Small Employers Relief increased to 9%
HMRC have issued the following (edited) information on Wednesday 21st January 2026, effective for payments from 6th April 2026. Dear … Continue reading Small Employers Relief increased to 9%
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what is the 80% rate?
New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th … Continue reading New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
Crackdown on rogue landlords
Hundreds of thousands of people will benefit from an expansion of a trial to tackle poor housing and protect taxpayers’ cash from rogue landlords. … Continue reading Crackdown on rogue landlords
Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/2027
The automatic enrolment earnings trigger determines at what point an eligible person gets automatically enrolled into a workplace pension. The … Continue reading Automatic Enrolment: the Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2026/2027
Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, … Continue reading 50,000 young people to benefit from apprenticeships
Day 1 sick pay for all going ahead
The government are progressing the Employment Rights Bill through Parliament. Although some elements are being ping ponged between the commons … Continue reading Day 1 sick pay for all going ahead
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 – 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!
April 2026 Statutory payment rates announced
I have concluded my statutory annual review of …. benefit rates under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. The new … Continue reading April 2026 Statutory payment rates announced
220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
Vulnerable claimants moved to Universal Credit with specialist help, as Government puts those who need it most at heart of … Continue reading 220,000 vulnerable claimants given personalised support to move to Universal Credit
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
Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work
Over 40,000 more sick or disabled people will receive intensive employment support to move into secure, fulfilling work and out … Continue reading Job advisers to be embedded in GP surgeries as tens of thousands more sick and disabled people offered help into work
Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits
Specialist Jobcentre staff redeployed to give skills and employment support to tens of thousands of people with no requirement to … Continue reading Ramped up job support for people on sickness benefits
National Insurance Verification (NVR) withdrawn
Since the introduction in April 2012, an employer who is within Real Time Information (RTI) had the ability to request, … Continue reading National Insurance Verification (NVR) withdrawn
Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute … Continue reading Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
Winter fuel payment latest
New Winter Fuel Payment Policy HMRC Customer Stakeholder Engagement Team have shared information with PAYadvice.UK and others regarding the new … Continue reading Winter fuel payment latest
Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million … Continue reading Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Pensions Commission revived to confront retirement crisis
…to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s Almost half of working-age adults are still saving … Continue reading Pensions Commission revived to confront retirement crisis
GP practices to help people back to work
A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors. Fifteen pioneering … Continue reading GP practices to help people back to work
Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
Latest cash boost will be delivered to four areas in England as part of the Connect to Work programme 3.8 … Continue reading Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a … Continue reading New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
New regime to give people the confidence to invest their pension
New targeted support regime to enable more people to make the most of their money The government to publish proposed … Continue reading New regime to give people the confidence to invest their pension
Workers in line for £29,000 boost due to pensions Bill
This Bill is set to transform the pensions landscape for years to come and put more money in people’s pockets … Continue reading Workers in line for £29,000 boost due to pensions Bill
Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
The Department for Work and Pension are warning pensioners that there are scam texts in circulation. If you get a … Continue reading Winter fuel text – it’s a scam
Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
20 million to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill
Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to … Continue reading 20 million to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill
Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will … Continue reading Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Facing redundancy? Getting help
It is very difficult for employees and their families when business struggles and employees face redundancy, what do you do … Continue reading Facing redundancy? Getting help
Young people set to benefit from new support into work and training
Thousands of young people across England will receive targeted support into work, under a new £45 million scheme Landmark programme … Continue reading Young people set to benefit from new support into work and training
DWP blocks £1 billion in incorrect payments
Over £1 billion of Universal Credit payments stopped by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – and set to … Continue reading DWP blocks £1 billion in incorrect payments
Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Millions of pensioners receive as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension due to the pensions … Continue reading Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Biggest shake up to welfare system
Largest welfare reforms … to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs … Continue reading Biggest shake up to welfare system
Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
Work will be unlocked for thousands of sick and disabled people through new measures that will bolster the support offered … Continue reading Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
£35 million added to State Pension pots
Only two months left to boost State Pension by filling gaps in National Insurance records from 2006 onwards Since the … Continue reading £35 million added to State Pension pots
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
Torsten Bell appointed Minister for Pensions
Torsten Bell MP has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary in HM Treasury and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department … Continue reading Torsten Bell appointed Minister for Pensions
Universal Credit payments – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025
Universal Credit payments due on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will be paid on Christmas Eve and New Year’s … Continue reading Universal Credit payments – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025
Get Britain Working again
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get … Continue reading Get Britain Working again
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%
“Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Get Britain Working White Paper brings forward locally-led health, work and skills plans to drive down near record 2.8m people … Continue reading “Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Home Responsibility Protection – Don’t miss out
If you're missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) from your National Insurance record, it could be affecting your State Pension. Home … Continue reading Home Responsibility Protection – Don’t miss out
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
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’
Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
For the second year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute … Continue reading Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
Millions to benefit from modernised pensions system
Millions of workers stand to benefit from greater financial security in later life following a consultation launch Government has unveiled … Continue reading Millions to benefit from modernised pensions system
10,000 boost State Pension with online payments
Individuals have less than 6 months to fill any gaps in their National Insurance records from April 2006 onwards to … Continue reading 10,000 boost State Pension with online payments
Six months to move from Tax Credit to Universal Credit
DWP is urging Tax Credit claimants to respond to their Universal Credit migration notices so they continue to receive benefits. … Continue reading Six months to move from Tax Credit to Universal Credit
Social Security fraud crackdown
Fraud, Error and Debt Bill brought forward to tackle social security fraud New laws will give DWP more powers to catch fraudsters … Continue reading Social Security fraud crackdown
Child Maintenance consultation extended
The Government has extended the consultation on the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to ensure there is suitable time for feedback … Continue reading Child Maintenance consultation extended
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
Pensions Big Bang
Landmark pensions review part of Government’s mission to ‘boost growth and make every part of Britain better off’. Chancellor … Continue reading Pensions Big Bang
Back to Work Plan to drive economic growth
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall, on Thursday 11th July 2024, confirmed the Government’s commitments to its manifesto ‘Back to Work Plan’, … Continue reading Back to Work Plan to drive economic growth
New Pension Minister – Emma Reynolds MP
Emma Reynolds has been appointed as Parliamentary Secretary at HM Treasury and the Department of Work and Pensions on 9th … Continue reading New Pension Minister – Emma Reynolds MP
DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
Department for Work and Pensions announces it has saved £1.3 billion from fraud and error Government updates plan to further crack down on benefit cheats, … Continue reading DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Almost 100,000 workplace training places have been delivered in the past year for jobseekers, beating the Government’s 80,000 annual target, … Continue reading Nearly 100,000 workplace training delivered
Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice
A group who stole over £50 million of taxpayers’ money has been brought to justice in the largest ever benefit … Continue reading Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice
Working parents on Universal Credit set receive up to £20,872 a year in childcare support
Parents on Universal Credit can now receive up to £1,311 more a year in childcare support following a 6.7% boost … Continue reading Working parents on Universal Credit set receive up to £20,872 a year in childcare support
£900 rise to state pension
The State Pension is increasing by 8.5 percent… as part of the Government’s commitment to support pensioners in retirement Millions … Continue reading £900 rise to state pension
Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
Half a million people claiming old benefits will be invited to claim Universal Credit, unlocking all the work support it … Continue reading Half a million set to benefit from back to work support
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
Efforts to tackle small pension pots step up a gear
A new group designed to help savers track their pensions was launched on 7th February 2024 by Pensions Minister Paul … Continue reading Efforts to tackle small pension pots step up a gear
Pension AE: Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Frozen for 2024/25
Automatic enrolment (AE) into workplace pensions has been a great success to date. Since 2012 over 11 million people having … Continue reading Pension AE: Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Frozen for 2024/25
All grown up – Child Benefit goes digital
Child Benefit claims can be made online for the first time. New parents can now claim Child Benefit online for … Continue reading All grown up – Child Benefit goes digital
Christmas payments and opening with DWP
The Department for work and pensions have issued information on revised payments of benefits due to the Christmas festive season. … Continue reading Christmas payments and opening with DWP
Statutory Payment Rates 2024 increased by 6.7%
The UK Government have announced the increase basis for Statutory Payment rates along with other benefits and have released the … Continue reading Statutory Payment Rates 2024 increased by 6.7%
Employment support launched -Back to Work
New Back to Work Plan to help up to 1,100,000 people with long-term health conditions, disabilities or long-term unemployment to … Continue reading Employment support launched -Back to Work
Laura Trott moved from Pensions to Treasury
Laura Trott has been moved across as Chief Secretary to the Treasury on Monday 13th November 2023. She replaces John … Continue reading Laura Trott moved from Pensions to Treasury
Universal Credit employment boost for parents
Thousands of parents on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their chances of getting a job or up their … Continue reading Universal Credit employment boost for parents
New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance will face accelerated sanctions as Ministers announce the introduction of new powers to … Continue reading New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
Employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
The expansion of the Youth Offer to inactive claimants, for the first time, will begin immediately to help young people … Continue reading Employment support boost for over 30,000 economically inactive young people
Cost of Living payment dates
Millions of households across the UK will receive £300 directly from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 31st … Continue reading Cost of Living payment dates
Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
Private Members’ Bill to help millions save more into their pension and start saving sooner has cleared Parliament and been … Continue reading Pension AE changes on the way – but when?
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
Swifter sanctions on unpaid child maintenance
Parents who fail to pay child maintenance will face tougher sanctions faster after new laws were passed … to speed … Continue reading Swifter sanctions on unpaid child maintenance
Midlife MOT website
A new online Midlife MOT has been launched to help older workers with financial planning, health guidance, and to assess … Continue reading Midlife MOT website
Over 30 million on UK payroll
The latest UK labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of people on company payrolls … Continue reading Over 30 million on UK payroll
Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
More time is given to pay National Insurance contributions towards State Pension. Taxpayers now have until 5th April 2025 to … Continue reading Deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions extended to April 2025
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
Tax credits – 1.5 million renewal packs
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is to issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 … Continue reading Tax credits – 1.5 million renewal packs
Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Getting extra payments to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits. You … Continue reading Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024
Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
UniversalCredit claimants in work across Great Britain can now benefit from extra support to help secure promotions and higher wages … Continue reading Drive to help workers on Universal Credit boost prospects
New Chair of the Money and Pensions Service
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced the appointment of Sara Weller CBE as the new permanent Chair … Continue reading New Chair of the Money and Pensions Service
DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
Mary Starks to lead review of The Pensions Regulator
The review will examine how TPR is performing its role and where it can improve, providing greater efficiency and value … Continue reading Mary Starks to lead review of The Pensions Regulator
Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents
Cohabiting parents with dependent children who need support following the death of their partner can apply for bereavement benefits The … Continue reading Bereavement benefits extended to unmarried cohabiting parents
Support for bereaved families to be extended
Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children will soon be eligible for additional financial support, following a successful debate in the House … Continue reading Support for bereaved families to be extended
TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
If you want to get back to work in 2023, there is help. Whether you’re looking to change your career … Continue reading TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR CAREER
Christmas season Benefit payment date adjustments confirmed
The Department for Work & Pensions have confirmed adjustments to the Christmas season related payment date adjustments. If there is … Continue reading Christmas season Benefit payment date adjustments confirmed