HM Revenue and Customs is encouraging people to check their State Pension forecast using the HMRC app during Pension Awareness … Continue reading 7 million in the dark about their State Pension
7 million in the dark about their State Pension
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658 employers shamed for illegally “Short-changing staff”
Around £4 million has been repaid to 27,000 workers. Latest list of employers who have underpaid workers revealed as Government … Continue reading 658 employers shamed for illegally “Short-changing staff”
Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
Eligible disabled people across England will get free bus travel all day, every day, after the Prime Minister announced Tuesday … Continue reading Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
April 2027 Student Loan Plan 1 Repayment Threshold announced
The Department for Education has announced on 10th August 2026 the annual update to the repayment thresholds for Plan 1 … Continue reading April 2027 Student Loan Plan 1 Repayment Threshold announced
25 years of the Living Wage
The Living Wage Foundation published its report 16th July 2026 exploring the impact of the campaign for a real Living Wage in … Continue reading 25 years of the Living Wage
Why Living Hours Employers guarantee 16 hours’ work
The Living Wage foundation For over 20 years, the Living Wage Foundation has championed decent wages, working with nearly 16,000 … Continue reading Why Living Hours Employers guarantee 16 hours’ work
Do not to ignore Simple Assessment letters
HMRC is urging those who receive a Simple Assessment letter this summer to check it carefully and pay any tax … Continue reading Do not to ignore Simple Assessment letters
Equal pay system to be improved
Government launches consultation, inviting businesses, workers, and civil society to help shape the next steps on equal pay reform. Further … Continue reading Equal pay system to be improved
Electric Company Car Tax increased by a third from April 2026 and more increases for the future
When the New Tax Year day 6th April 2026 arrived, so did a plethora of changes to taxation. For those … Continue reading Electric Company Car Tax increased by a third from April 2026 and more increases for the future
Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter
Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by 23 August to receive it … Continue reading Millions reminded to get £150 off energy bills this winter
Summer holiday savings – free buses for kids
The Summer Bus Fare Offer is part of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. starting Saturday 1st August 2026, under … Continue reading Summer holiday savings – free buses for kids
Holiday Pay enforcement consultation open
Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement The government has opened a consultation on: the proposed approach to holiday … Continue reading Holiday Pay enforcement consultation open
Is your payslip missing?
The legal requirement Most employees and workers are required to be issued with a payslip on or before each time … Continue reading Is your payslip missing?
Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live
Every family across the UK will pay less tax on meals and days out as new VAT cut helps families … Continue reading Great British Summer Savings: Tax cut on kids’ meals and days out goes live
Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts
People who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money owed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be banned from driving under sweeping new powers that have come in. … Continue reading Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Correction to some Plan 2 student loan balances. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 repayment employees … Continue reading The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Low earner’s pension payment
As part of the employers bulletin June 2026 articles, the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued information on the … Continue reading Low earner’s pension payment
Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
Aim to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years. more than half … Continue reading Cycling and walking boom with thousands of new routes and safer crossings
New tools to help employers maximise AI productivity gains
Skills England report shows what works for AI training and new tools will help employers build the AI skills their … Continue reading New tools to help employers maximise AI productivity gains
Workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
The Government has launched a consultation on new workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, as part of … Continue reading Workplace protections for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children
Seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protection
New laws will extend and strengthen seafarer protections beyond UK territorial waters. thousands of seafarers working across the Channel are … Continue reading Seafarers across the Channel set for better pay and protection
Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility
The government have launched (Tuesday 2nd June 2026) the consultation on Ending one- sided flexibility: reforms of zero hours and similar … Continue reading Zero hours! Ending one sided flexibility
On Fans’ Side
What the Football Governance Act means for you OK, not quite employment and pay related, but with the end of … Continue reading On Fans’ Side
Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 21st May 2026 updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war … Continue reading Supporting families and businesses with the Cost of Living.
Business mileage for employees’ own vehicles increase by 10p to 55p
Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) are what an employer can pay employees for using their own vehicle for business journeys. They’re … Continue reading Business mileage for employees’ own vehicles increase by 10p to 55p
Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening September 2026. Adults balancing … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
5.4 million workers have employment rights breached
The final independent report of Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) commissioned assessment on the scale and nature of labour … Continue reading 5.4 million workers have employment rights breached
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
Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Landmark employment rights reforms kick into force. Millions of employees to benefit from reforms to Statutory Sick Pay, ensuring they can take time … Continue reading Millions get new access to sick pay and parental leave
Crackdown on subscription traps
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 … Continue reading Crackdown on subscription traps
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
Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Families encouraged to use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on their childcare bills. Working families encouraged to cut the cost … Continue reading Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses with Tax-Free Childcare
Mileage rates review to support working people
Millions of drivers who claim motoring expenses could benefit from a review of approved mileage rates. Millions of drivers who … Continue reading Mileage rates review to support working people
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
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
Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
389 employers … named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. Employers told … Continue reading Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
First apprentices starting on AI and automation practitioner apprenticeship. It's open to all employers and supporting drive to upskill millions … Continue reading AI apprenticeship to close digital skills gap holding back millions of workers
Help with the cost of living in 2026
taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026
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)
New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Jobseekers and those starting new jobs encouraged to download the HMRC app for essential job-related information. With National Careers Week … Continue reading New figures reveal 7 million started a new job in 2025
Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
From 6th April 2026, employees will be eligible for unpaid parental leave from their first day of employment. Unpaid parental … Continue reading Unpaid Parental Leave – April 2026 a day one right
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
Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
From 6th April 2026, a new right to Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave will support employees who lose the mother or primary adopter of … Continue reading Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave
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
Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
HMRC as part of the February edition of the Employer Bulletin is reminding employers to get ready for the changes … Continue reading Implementation of the Employment Rights Act
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
Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
NEW TUC POLLING: 1 in 7 women (14%) have lost their job - or felt forced to leave their job - due … Continue reading Number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work “alarmingly high”
Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
New day one rights to parental leave set to enter force from April 2026. Over 18 million workers across the … Continue reading Stronger working rights to give millions of families the “security they deserve”
Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
Majority of [Scottish] taxpayers will pay less income tax than in rest of the UK. Changes to the basic and … Continue reading Scottish Budget 2026 – Income Tax
HMRC app surge on those taking control of their tax
Over 4.2 million HMRC app downloads in 2025. More than 136 million logins, a 20% increase on 2024. Older and retired people … Continue reading HMRC app surge on those taking control of their tax
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
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
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
Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
The Collection of Student Loans consultation group has confirmed since all the repayment thresholds for 2026/2027 have been confirmed and … Continue reading Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
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
Grocery Salary Sacrifice! Buyer beware
As part of the December 2025 Employer Bulletin, HMRC have shared information on promoted Salary Sacrifices Grocery Schemes. They confirm … Continue reading Grocery Salary Sacrifice! Buyer beware
2026/2027 New Starter Checklist – getting prepared
The HMRC Software Developer Support Team have kindly issued the new adjusted HMRC ‘New Starter Checklist’ to software developers to … Continue reading 2026/2027 New Starter Checklist – getting prepared
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
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
Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
Agreement reached with key stakeholders on the unfair dismissal elements of the Employment Rights Bill. The Government convened a series … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill – Dismissal agreement reached
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
Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Employees who are required to work from home to perform the duties of their employment are entitled to tax relief … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Working from home relief abolished
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
(c)2023 PSP The Department for Education… (26th November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
Budget 2025 – Pension Salary Sacrifice to be subject to National Insurance April 2029
As part of budget 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced that earnings sacrificed for increased employer … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Pension Salary Sacrifice to be subject to National Insurance April 2029
Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
As the festive season approaches, many businesses rely on staff working longer hours, picking up extra shifts or staying late … Continue reading Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
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
Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
The Government’s Make Work Pay plan is designed to help more people to stay in work, support workers’ productivity and … Continue reading Know your Rights – Good Employment Week 2025
First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of … Continue reading First rail freeze in 30 years to help commuters
Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
Side hustlers selling festive items need to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year. … Continue reading Christmas crafters – check the tax rules
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
Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
SLC has received more than 1.1 million refund requests through its Digital Refund Service, which offers a self-serve route for … Continue reading Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Consultations launched on key Make Work Pay measures including protections for pregnant women and new mothers at work, bereavement leave … Continue reading Bereavement and pregnancy protections to be shaped by businesses and workers
Victims freed from NDA silence
Victims and direct witnesses of crime who sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will no longer be gagged from speaking out … Continue reading Victims freed from NDA silence
Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
As part of the October 2025 shaming list of employers who have been named and fined for National Minimum Wage … Continue reading Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
Although employers may have set payment rates at or above the National Minimum Wage for their workers and employees, some … Continue reading Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks UK workers paid below … Continue reading In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Of the 491 recently shamed employers for breaching National Minimum Wage (NMW) by the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) audit … Continue reading Apprentices – not a reason to underpay!
Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) audit teams from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have caught and fined another 491 employers … Continue reading Where are October 2025 shamed employer minimum pay breaches happening?
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
Update on the move to eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. Moving … Continue reading Update on the move to eVisas
FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026. Taylor Review author Matthew Taylor appointed as first … Continue reading FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Free breakfast clubs for half a million extra children
Thousands more families benefit from free breakfast clubs as plans confirmed for 2,000 new schools to join the scheme from … Continue reading Free breakfast clubs for half a million extra children
Travelling to Europe?
The Home Office have issued guidance for those travelling to Europe from Friday 2nd October 2025. Whether for holiday. Business … Continue reading Travelling to Europe?
Childcare offer exceeds target
New data reveals 530,000 children are now benefiting from government-funded childcare as government exceeds target. New figures reveal over half … Continue reading Childcare offer exceeds target
Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
A new digital ID scheme is to help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of … Continue reading Digital ID scheme to be rolled out
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
£220 million boost for the Help to Save club
575,200 people on a low income have opened a Help to Save Account. They can save up to £50 a … Continue reading £220 million boost for the Help to Save club
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
HGV and PSV Walkaround Check: A Legal Duty and Safety Priority
In commercial transport, where time pressures are high and responsibilities wide-ranging, routine tasks can sometimes be rushed or overlooked. However, … Continue reading HGV and PSV Walkaround Check: A Legal Duty and Safety Priority
Boost women’s representation in the workplace.
Women's Business Council refreshed to help break down barriers for opportunity for women at work the government refreshes the Women’s … Continue reading Boost women’s representation in the workplace.
Preparing British travellers for EU border changes
UK government launches campaign to raise awareness of EU’s Entry/Exit System. British travellers and holiday,Akers are being advised to prepare … Continue reading Preparing British travellers for EU border changes
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
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?
Mini Umbrella Company fraud tribunal win for HMRC
HMRC has secured a landmark victory at an Upper Tier Tribunal against Mini Umbrella Company (MUC) fraud. The judgement states … Continue reading Mini Umbrella Company fraud tribunal win for HMRC
Student Loans Repayment Threshold confirmed for Plan 1 and 5
The Department for Education on 19th August 2025 confirmed annual updates repayment thresholds for Plan 1 and Plan 5 Income … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold confirmed for Plan 1 and 5