HMRC encourages SA filers to recognise a scam and protect themselves from fraud HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling … Continue reading Scams warning as Self Assessment filers targeted
Scams warning as Self Assessment filers targeted
Category: For the employee
AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home
AI agents could soon take on boring life admin by dealing with public services on your behalf – from filling … Continue reading AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home
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
Turning the Tide on Training Malpractice in the Private Security Industry
Operation RESOLUTE has been designed as a high impact initiative with a strong operational focus on intelligence-led, unannounced inspections to … Continue reading Turning the Tide on Training Malpractice in the Private Security Industry
Spotting disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published promotional information on how to spot the signs of disguised remuneration tax avoidance … Continue reading Spotting disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes
Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper and easier for people across the UK. thirteen models … Continue reading Electric car prices slashed as grant scheme expands to 13 more models
Prepare for Emergency Alerts test
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls for the country to prepare for the second national test of the … Continue reading Prepare for Emergency Alerts test
Tax Free Child Care
HMRC encourages parents to register for Tax-Free Childcare to help towards the cost of their childcare bills. Working families are … Continue reading Tax Free Child Care
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
New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa … Continue reading New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers
Financial red tape cut to boost homeownership
Red tape swept away in biggest financial regulation reforms in a decade to boost homeownership and put more money into … Continue reading Financial red tape cut to boost homeownership
Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Salary sacrifice EV schemes Electric Vehicles (EV) are an increasing Salary Sacrifice arrangement that works being offered by employers enabling … Continue reading Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
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
Two million free breakfast clubs meals
The first wave of free breakfast clubs have already served two million meals, delivering on the governments Plan for Change. … Continue reading Two million free breakfast clubs meals
Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September
Nearly 200 school-based nurseries planning to open this September, with next wave of rollout - backed by almost £370 million … Continue reading Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September
Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
Employment Right Bill The governments Employment Rights Bill is claimed to be delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in … Continue reading Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
New amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.. will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss The … Continue reading Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
Family services revived to support 500,000 more kids
Up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country to provide wide-ranging help for families, … Continue reading Family services revived to support 500,000 more kids
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
Parents urged to read more to boost children’s life chances
Education Secretary urges parents to swap scrolling with reading as she launches a National Year of Reading for 2026 to … Continue reading Parents urged to read more to boost children’s life chances
Leaseholders strengthened rights
Leaseholders to be better protected and more able to challenge excessive service charges to address cost of living concerns Millions of … Continue reading Leaseholders strengthened rights
Review of Parental Leave
Government has launched a full review of parental leave and pay, to better support working families and help children get … Continue reading Review of Parental Leave
Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
The Government have published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into … Continue reading Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
Received an HMRC Simple Assessment letter?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) automatically do a Simple Assessment if you owe tax they can’t collect through your PAYE … Continue reading Received an HMRC Simple Assessment letter?
Tax refund and underpayment letters
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people that they send out two types of letters in June and July … Continue reading Tax refund and underpayment letters
Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developer Support Team (SDST) have shared early information on changes applicable to statutory … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay (SPBP) – Northern Ireland
Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have started to release change information that impacts payroll calculations … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
Tax relief – Claim it yourself
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are encouraging tax payers who have work related expenses to claim qualifying tax reliefs directly … Continue reading Tax relief – Claim it yourself
Being moved between umbrellas?
With HMRC clamping down on some umbrella organisations, and new regulatory obligations also being introduced, some employees are finding that … Continue reading Being moved between umbrellas?
Umbrella employers – good practice updates
The June 2025 Employer Bulletin has outlined and shared resources for umbrella employer organisation, their users and associated employees. The … Continue reading Umbrella employers – good practice updates
June 2025 Employer Bulletin
Dear PAYadvice.UK HMRC have issued the June 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading June 2025 Employer Bulletin
Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
A number of employers appear to be confused on the treatment of overtime and National Minimum Wage. Some believing that … Continue reading Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
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
Families boost finances with childcare savings
Working families encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save up to £2,000 a year per child on their … Continue reading Families boost finances with childcare savings
Deductions remain a common cause of minimum pay breach
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has indicated that the largest reason for the May 2025 named employers breaching … Continue reading Deductions remain a common cause of minimum pay breach
518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
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
New rules to end Buy-Now, Pay-Later wild-west, and protect millions of shoppers to drive growth
Over 10 million people who use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products are to gain stronger rights and clearer protections under new … Continue reading New rules to end Buy-Now, Pay-Later wild-west, and protect millions of shoppers to drive growth
Getting a Unique Taxpayer Reference
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has stated that as part of their ongoing commitment to keep taxpayer data secure, that … Continue reading Getting a Unique Taxpayer Reference
Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
New DBS video explains the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service
DBS have created an explainer animation video, about the online 'request a Basic DBS check' function. The Disclosure and Barring … Continue reading New DBS video explains the online ‘request a Basic DBS check’ service
Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
With the significant increases to National Minimum and National Living Wage, a number of questions are being raised by employers … Continue reading Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
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?
What does my tax code mean?
What is the tax code for? The government collects Income Tax to fund public services in the U.K. it pays … Continue reading What does my tax code mean?
Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
A number of articles published via a news agencies and news outlets have implied that there were significant changes to … Continue reading Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
On social media groups relating to employment law and others on pay, often there are questions on individual rights to … Continue reading Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
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
Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
More than 100,000 baby loss certificates have now been issued to parents who have lost a pregnancy, allowing them to … Continue reading Over 100,000 Baby Loss Certificates issued
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
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.
Electric Company Car Tax increases +50%
As the New Tax Year day 6th April 2025 arrives, so does a plethora of changes to taxation. For those … Continue reading Electric Company Car Tax increases +50%
DBS strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028
The Disclosure and Barring Service has launched its new strategy and business plan, detailing the strategic direction of DBS for … Continue reading DBS strategy and business plan for 2025 to 2028
Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places
300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education. … Continue reading Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places
Self Assessment student loan repayments and payrolled benefits in kind
Payrolled Benefits In Kind (PBIK) From the tax year 2024 to 2025 and onwards, a new box has been added … Continue reading Self Assessment student loan repayments and payrolled benefits in kind
Loan benefit – rate increases to 3.75%
The Official Rate of Interest (ORI) from 6th April 2025 Where you provide loans to employees that exceed £10,000 during … Continue reading Loan benefit – rate increases to 3.75%
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
Millions have taken action to access eVisa
..millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is … Continue reading Millions have taken action to access eVisa
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
Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
Employment law changes from 1st April 2025 From 1st April 2025, a number of changes to employment rights are introduced: … Continue reading Isle of Man – Employment rights changes April 2025
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
April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1st … Continue reading April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Regulations for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay laid
Monday 20th January 2021, the government has laid regulations to implement Neonatal Care Leave and Pay. Subject to parliamentary approval, … Continue reading Regulations for Neonatal Care Leave and Pay laid
Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
The minimum wage rate that apply across the whole of the United Kingdom have risen significantly over these past few … Continue reading Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
Millions yet to file their tax return
Thousands filed their Self Assessment on New Year's Day and HMRC urges those still to complete their tax return, to … Continue reading Millions yet to file their tax return
Parents and carers urged to help children start New Year healthy
take these simple steps to ensure children make the healthiest start to the New Year The UK Health Security Agency … Continue reading Parents and carers urged to help children start New Year healthy
Start your journey out of debt
If you have been struggling with debt for some time and need a fresh start this New Year, the Insolvency … Continue reading Start your journey out of debt
Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. amendments to the Employment Rights Bill paves way … Continue reading Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Self Assessment’s 40,072 festive filers
Thousands… file their Self Assessment tax return over festive break as HMRC reminds others to start now. 4,409 Self Assessment’s … Continue reading Self Assessment’s 40,072 festive filers
Smokers – Quit for a week and save a day
Smokers who choose to quit on the 1st January could save a whole day of their life by 8th January, … Continue reading Smokers – Quit for a week and save a day
Online platform income – do you need to declare?
Check if you need to declare income from selling personal possessions, goods or services online, creating online content or renting … Continue reading Online platform income – do you need to declare?
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
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
Two million new ‘appy users in 2024
HMRC’s 2024 review of its HMRC app: 2 million new users, 100 million sessions and £652 million in Self Assessment … Continue reading Two million new ‘appy users in 2024
Welsh Income Tax April 2025
Income tax is partially devolved to Wales, which means that while the Welsh Government is able to vary the three … Continue reading Welsh Income Tax April 2025
‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams
Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search. Non-existent DBS check scam Persuading … Continue reading ‘Fake DBS check’ recruitment scams
How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
Statutory Parental Pay In the UK there are a number of statutory parental leave rights which include some form of … Continue reading How much pay for KIT and SPLIT?
DBS launches annual Update Service renewal notification for volunteers
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is launching its new annual notification service for volunteer subscribers to the Update Service, … Continue reading DBS launches annual Update Service renewal notification for volunteers
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%
Women’s pay and equality
Equal Pay Day Wednesday 20th November 2024 was marked as Equal Pay Day, a national campaign led by the Fawcett … Continue reading Women’s pay and equality
GPA – UK payroll – I’m dreaming of an alright Christmas
PAYadvice author Simon Parsons is a contributor to the GPA magazine 04:05 Global Payroll, in this months edition he covers subjects … Continue reading GPA – UK payroll – I’m dreaming of an alright Christmas
Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
Secretary of State pledges to contain NHS agency spend Trusts could be banned from using agencies to cover gaps in … Continue reading Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
“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
Digital Veteran Card
Digital Veteran Card to give heroes swifter access to help and support available to them - from help with housing … Continue reading Digital Veteran Card
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
2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
Company van The Van Benefit Charge applies when an employee is provided with a company van and it is used … Continue reading 2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
New childcare provider type registration open
Ofsted has begun accepting applications for a new category of childcare provider, as part of a series of changes the … Continue reading New childcare provider type registration open
Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
Cold Weather Payments take effect from 1st November 2024 as low-income households set to get £25 during cold snaps. Alongside … Continue reading Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
Do one thing – get on the HMRC app
Talk Money Week is an annual awareness initiative – the theme this year is “Do One Thing” (#DoOneThing) 1.7 million … Continue reading Do one thing – get on the HMRC app
UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel … Continue reading UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
Talk Money week – 4-8 November 2024
PAYadvice.UK is supporting Talk Money Week, which aims to break down barriers and make it easier for people to share … Continue reading Talk Money week – 4-8 November 2024
Tips, gratuities and service charges – Troncs
HMRC have issued an update to guide E24 on 1st November 2024 in relation to the operation of a Tronc … Continue reading Tips, gratuities and service charges – Troncs
Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 documentation Annex A, the company car tax rates for April 2025 have confirmed … Continue reading Company Car Tax goes up – April 2025
Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
According to the government, working people are the lifeblood of our economy. The government is not increasing the basic, higher … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
As part of the new Employment Rights bill, the government are progressing with the formation of the FWA (Fair Work … Continue reading Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%. Chancellor Rachel … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
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+
Statutory Sick Pay consultation
According to the government, business and working people deserve a secure, supportive working environment that will in turn boost growth … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay consultation
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