Britain faces an urgent economic inactivity crisis driven in large part by ill-health and the barriers to work faced by … Continue reading Keep Britain Working – an update
Keep Britain Working – an update
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National Living Wage rises to £12.71
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New minimum wage rates come into force [for pay reference period starting{ from 1st April [2026], following … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71
Employers required to keep holiday records
Holiday pay clampdown is on its way with new employer recording obligations and Holiday Pay compliance being introduced alongside the … Continue reading Employers required to keep holiday records
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
SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
With new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules applying from 6th April 2026, the DWP have updated form SSP1 for use … Continue reading SSP1 form readied for April 2026 changes
Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Action plans supporting women to succeed at work launched by Minister for Women and Equalities ahead of International Women’s Day … Continue reading Landmark gender pay gap and menopause action plan launched to help women thrive at work
Shut down of Four companies linked to scheme aiding directors to walk away from debts
Wound-up in the public interest following Insolvency Service investigations Four companies have been shut down after investigations revealed they were … Continue reading Shut down of Four companies linked to scheme aiding directors to walk away from debts
Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible to give notice to take Paternity Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave from … Continue reading Paternity Leave and Unpaid Paternity Leave from April 2026
New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
From 18th February 2026, upgraded employment rights will begin to take effect. These changes will be introduced gradually between 2026 … Continue reading New Employment Rights – February and April 2026
HMRC electronic payment deadline for February and March 2026
As part of the February Employer Bulletin, the HMRC are reminding employers that the regular electronic payment deadline of 22nd … Continue reading HMRC electronic payment deadline for February and March 2026
HMRC revises interest rates
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 3.75% on … Continue reading HMRC revises interest rates
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, information on Labour supply change responsibilities have been issued: From 6th April … Continue reading New PAYE responsibilities in labour supply chains – Umbrellas
Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
This working paper seeks views on different options to reform non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Non-compete clauses are inserted into … Continue reading Reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
HMRC is aware that businesses are being approached by organisations offering models which falsely claim to be able to reduce employment … Continue reading Tax fraud warning for employment agencies and employers
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
Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Number of illegal working arrests skyrocket by 63% as Immigration Enforcement carry out highest level of raids in British history. … Continue reading Largest crackdown on illegal workers
Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap
New report exposes major AI skills gap holding UK businesses back - but 3 new tools launched will help unlock … Continue reading Help for UK businesses to fill £400bn AI skills gap
Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
Consultation on extending legislation to prevent illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements This Home Office … Continue reading Preventing illegal working (the Right to Work Scheme) to other working arrangements
HMRC name tax avoidance barrister
HMRC have added a practicing barrister, Setu Kamal, to the HMRC tax avoidance promoters list for the first time. Practising … Continue reading HMRC name tax avoidance barrister
£4.2 million pay fix fines
Competition and Market Authority (CMA)’s investigation into sports broadcasting and production companies colluding on rates of pay for freelance workers. … Continue reading £4.2 million pay fix fines
Access to Companies House WebFiling accounts to move to GOV.UK One Login
For those who operate a limited company, Companies House (CH) are introducing a single sign-in to make it easier and … Continue reading Access to Companies House WebFiling accounts to move to GOV.UK One Login
Covid repayment window opens
Those who still owe Covid scheme money to the public purse have been given a time-limited opportunity to pay it … Continue reading Covid repayment window opens
Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025
Speech delivered by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson at the Trades Union Congress annual conference in Brighton, 2025 Thank you, Congress, … Continue reading Bridget Phillipson speech to TUC conference, 2025
Employer Bulletin: August 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: August 2025
Discounts for electric vans and trucks extended
thousands of businesses and fleet operators will continue to receive crucial financial support after existing grant scheme extended move provides certainty … Continue reading Discounts for electric vans and trucks extended
New theory test questions aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rate
Driving theory tests will include enhanced first aid questions from 2026, building on existing first aid content that has been … Continue reading New theory test questions aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rate
Companies House identity verification rollout from 18th November 2025
…phasing in identity verification over 12 months to make things simpler for companies and business owners Companies House (CH) confirms … Continue reading Companies House identity verification rollout from 18th November 2025
Illegal delivery riders shut down
Illegal workers arrested in nationwide enforcement surge Hundreds of arrests have been made across the UK following a week-long crackdown … Continue reading Illegal delivery riders shut down
Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people takes a step closer as it sets … Continue reading Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
National Living Wage April 2026 projection
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026. The Government has published the … Continue reading National Living Wage April 2026 projection
Pre-loved tech helps bridge digital divide
Pre-loved tech will help to bridge digital divide under new government charter Organisations can sign up to the IT Reuse … Continue reading Pre-loved tech helps bridge digital divide
SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
The Plan to Make Work Pay is intended to tackle poor pay, poor working conditions and poor job security so … Continue reading SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
Prepaid debit cards used for profit extraction and disguised income
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have issued Spotlight 68 which provides information on a tax avoidance scheme being marketed to companies … Continue reading Prepaid debit cards used for profit extraction and disguised income
More than 1,000 directors disqualified in 2024-2025
The latest statistics for Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes… outline Covid loan abuse and bankruptcy restriction orders. More than 1,000 directors … Continue reading More than 1,000 directors disqualified in 2024-2025
Payroll dates – what affects what?
PAYadvice.UK sees a number of social posts and questions around the effective payroll dates when crossing from the 2024/2025 tax … Continue reading Payroll dates – what affects what?
The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
On 1st April 2025, minimum wage rates have increased. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
Business leaders supported to bolster online defences
Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance, in a bid to … Continue reading Business leaders supported to bolster online defences
Holidays and Easter 2025
With the Easter Break coming upon us soon, some workers and employees may be wodnering what their rights are to … Continue reading Holidays and Easter 2025
Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned
Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers … Continue reading Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned
National Insurance Tables published for 2025/2026
With the increase to employers secondary National Insurance to 15% and the lowering of the Secondary Threshold to £5,000 per … Continue reading National Insurance Tables published for 2025/2026
UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
UK Government launches next stage in process asking UK businesses to comment on options to shape UK’s potential response to … Continue reading UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
PM addresses business leaders – re USA
Prime Minister's remarks delivered to UK business leaders in 10 Downing Street Thank you for joining me in Downing Street … Continue reading PM addresses business leaders – re USA
IR35 Off Payroll Working – trigger threshold change
Changes to company size thresholds for off-payroll working Where an engager or business needs to consider the off-payroll working (OPW) … Continue reading IR35 Off Payroll Working – trigger threshold change
Employment Allowance Guidance updated – early years childcare
The 'Eligibility for Employment Allowance: further employer guidance' has been updated to include early years childcare providers. Early years childcare … Continue reading Employment Allowance Guidance updated – early years childcare
Umbrella non-compliance
The government has published its response to the consultation on Umbrellas on 4th March 226. There is evidence of widespread … Continue reading Umbrella non-compliance
Online accounts and Company Tax Return service closing 2026
Companies House and HMRC are closing the joint online filing service on 31 March 2026. Companies have previously had the … Continue reading Online accounts and Company Tax Return service closing 2026
Employment Rights Bill latest
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprenticeship Week... Apprentices in England will … Continue reading Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
Crack down on illegal working
The government has been intensifying raids to tackle illegal working across England since the summer. Officers have been out in … Continue reading Crack down on illegal working
Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) published its report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The LPC estimates … Continue reading Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
New support for Small Business
HMRC highlights online support for small businesses to help them understand their tax responsibilities Running a small business, working for … Continue reading New support for Small Business
Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
GDPR tax relief claims! You’re kidding
GDPR tax relief! HMRC is aware of tax agents that target businesses to claim Corporation Tax refunds through incorrect provisions, … Continue reading GDPR tax relief claims! You’re kidding
Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Analysis shows that umbrella companies were used to engage at least 700,000 workers in 2022 to 2023. This also shows … Continue reading Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024, the government have confirmed that employment costs on employers are increasing from 6th … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
The image of the umbrella is significant as many of the named tax avoidance and those issued with official stop … Continue reading Tax Avoidance promoters – the list keeps growing – now over 120+
Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are asking employers to to assist with … Continue reading Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Almost half a million people working for more than 15,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Closing the TAX GAP
HMRC package At the Labour party conference (September 2024), Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined a package of reforms to improve the … Continue reading Closing the TAX GAP
Crack down on late payments to support small businesses – Fair Payment Code
New package of measures aimed at tackling scourge of late payments New Fair Payment Code and fresh rules on company … Continue reading Crack down on late payments to support small businesses – Fair Payment Code
Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
New analysis shows more than a million employees didn’t get any of the paid holiday they were entitled to last … Continue reading Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill. In the … Continue reading Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
Make Work Pay first steps
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
Minimum Wage changes
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
Tackling COVID loan abuse
Work to tackle Covid loan abuse revealed in Insolvency Service’s Annual Report and Accounts More than 830 directors banned following … Continue reading Tackling COVID loan abuse
Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
Lees of Scotland are another retailer caught out by the complex National Minimum Wage regulations and their efforts to help … Continue reading Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
Dismissal and re-engagement: code of practice
The practice of dismissing and re-engaging employees – sometimes referred to as fire and rehire – as a means of … Continue reading Dismissal and re-engagement: code of practice
Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
As part of the new Labour governments proposed 40 bills which formed part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
Employment Rights Bill
As part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday 17th July 2924, the Starmer Labour government set out its intention … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill
Employing seasonal or temporary staff – don’t forget pensions
The Pension Regulator (TPR) is reminding employers who recruit summer or other types seasonal workers of their legal duties for … Continue reading Employing seasonal or temporary staff – don’t forget pensions
Basis period reform – tax year reporting
https://youtu.be/4hfxyyYYjDE As part of the July 2024, the HMRC have provided confirmation and details on the change of accounting year … Continue reading Basis period reform – tax year reporting
Warning for employment agencies using umbrella companies – Spotlight 64
As part of the July 2024 Employer Bulletin, HMRC are highlighting their spotlight 64 information on rogue umbrella organisations and … Continue reading Warning for employment agencies using umbrella companies – Spotlight 64
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
Security Industry Authority releases videos
The 6 new videos are to provide helpful guidance to business users, licence holders and licence applicants in a visual … Continue reading Security Industry Authority releases videos
Free business management course for small businesses
Government has launched Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online training course filled with practical advice and resources for … Continue reading Free business management course for small businesses
‘Big Four’ get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive
Britain's biggest businesses are being urged by the government to recruit prison leavers as part of a national campaign. KPMG … Continue reading ‘Big Four’ get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive
Modern slavery registry
The modern slavery statement registry has been updated to encourage businesses to upload their annual modern slavery statements. The changes … Continue reading Modern slavery registry
Tips guidance published
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, … the Code of Practice is published and … Continue reading Tips guidance published
Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
The government has announced that it intends to bring forward a legislative change to mandate employers operating in a Freeport … Continue reading Mandating postcode provision for Freeports and Investment Zones – April 2025
IT consultant given directorship ban over concealing Covid loan
IT consultant applied for two Bounce Back Loans and failed to disclose existence of first loan to liquidators Syzmon Jastrzebski … Continue reading IT consultant given directorship ban over concealing Covid loan
Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Twelve immigration offenders have been arrested following a Home Office raid on a bedding and mattress factory in the West … Continue reading Twelve arrested after Home Office raid
Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
Millions of workers across the UK will now benefit from new measures as three Government-backed Acts become law 6th April … Continue reading Millions of workers benefit from new employment law measures
VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business
28,000 small businesses freed from paying VAT, encouraging them to invest and grow as the threshold is raised from £85,000 … Continue reading VAT threshold raised and rates frozen in boost for small business
Accountant who took out three Bounce Back Loans given 12-year director ban and must repay £75,000
Boss of a Hertfordshire company which supported ex-offenders falsely claimed an extra £100,000 in Covid support loans. Dion Mailich took … Continue reading Accountant who took out three Bounce Back Loans given 12-year director ban and must repay £75,000
HMRC to collect worked hours paid data
The government is legislating to require businesses to change the information they provide to HMRC through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Real … Continue reading HMRC to collect worked hours paid data
Spring Budget 2024 speech
Spring Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Madam Deputy Speaker… As we mourn the tragic loss of … Continue reading Spring Budget 2024 speech
HMRC – Spring Budget 2024
The following information has been issued by HMRC following the government spring budget held on Wednesday 6th March 2024. Dear … Continue reading HMRC – Spring Budget 2024
VAT threshold increases -Budget 2024
As part of the 6th March 2024, the chancellor announced an increase to the VAT registration threshold “We should reward … Continue reading VAT threshold increases -Budget 2024
Crackdown on Fire and Rehire
In February the Government announced action to tackle the use of controversial 'fire and rehire' practices. Government acts against controversial … Continue reading Crackdown on Fire and Rehire
Salary Sacrifice and Minimum Pay : benefit or a risk too far
Salary sacrifice schemes have become increasingly popular, often generated by employer efforts to save secondary National Insurance contributions with employers … Continue reading Salary Sacrifice and Minimum Pay : benefit or a risk too far
Shamed for not paying minimum wage
524 businesses have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage Employers ordered to repay workers nearly £16 million, … Continue reading Shamed for not paying minimum wage
Six-year ban for boss who employed illegal workers
The owner of a Cumbria pizzeria and takeaway has been banned as a company director for six years after hiring … Continue reading Six-year ban for boss who employed illegal workers
DBT publish new guidance on Simplifying holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations
How holiday pay and entitlement has changed from 1 January 2024. The Department for Business and Trade has published new … Continue reading DBT publish new guidance on Simplifying holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations
New Holiday Pay 12.07% – not as easy as you think!
Many employers and even payroll professionals have welcomed what some claim is a return of the 12.07% holiday pay method … Continue reading New Holiday Pay 12.07% – not as easy as you think!
More than half a billion pounds in connectivity investment
Project Gigabit is the government’s flagship £5 billion programme to enable hard-to-reach communities to access lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband. Over £530 … Continue reading More than half a billion pounds in connectivity investment
National Insurance change for directors – are you ready
As a result of the Autumn Statement reduction in NIC standard rates by 2% from 12% to 10%, employees will … Continue reading National Insurance change for directors – are you ready
Claim NIC rebates on relevant mileage
Impact of recent Upper Tribunal decision on National Insurance contributions When employees use their own car for work, relief from … Continue reading Claim NIC rebates on relevant mileage