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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
Category: Furlough
Takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes banned for 7 years
Company wrongly claimed £50,000 support during the pandemic through Eat Out to Help Out and furlough schemes. Ifraz Nabi has … Continue reading Takeaway boss who abused Covid-19 support schemes banned for 7 years
New ‘fraud squad’ to crack down on criminals who steal taxpayer money
HM Treasury (by PSP) The Chancellor has announced that a new fraud squad, recruited from data analytics experts and leading … Continue reading New ‘fraud squad’ to crack down on criminals who steal taxpayer money
Movement to Work CEO Summit
Monday 28th March 2022, Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Movement to Work CEO Summit. … Continue reading Movement to Work CEO Summit
Don’t forget to declare coronavirus support payments on Company Tax Returns
Dear PAYadvice.UK, We want to make sure you have the latest information to help your clients to complete their Company … Continue reading Don’t forget to declare coronavirus support payments on Company Tax Returns
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Source: HMRC, Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics The House of Commons library has published the statistical report for the Coronavirus … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Furlough numbers for September at record low
The number of people on furlough fell to a record low during its September 2021 last month of operation. Figures … Continue reading Furlough numbers for September at record low
Self Assessment countdown begins
There are 100 days to go until the deadline for online tax returns on 31st January 2022. Last year, 96% … Continue reading Self Assessment countdown begins
Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
HMRC are contacting employers with the latest information about the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The Coronavirus … Continue reading Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
HMRC Agent Update 89 has been published (October 2021)
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Agent Update: issue 89 is now available and contains the latest guidance and information for tax agents and advisers. … Continue reading HMRC Agent Update 89 has been published (October 2021)
HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC October 2021 Employer Bulletin
Get ready for Self Assessment
The deadline to complete a tax return for the 2020 to 2021 tax year is approaching. HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Get ready for Self Assessment
Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
260,000 workers left the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in August.The number of workers on the scheme fell to a … Continue reading Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
In early 2020, the world was introduced to the ‘furlough’ word as UK PLC closed down with 80% wages covered … Continue reading Furlough – the Ending credits of an epic
£500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Hundreds of thousands of people to be supported as part of the more than £500 million expansion of the government's … Continue reading £500 million Plan for Jobs Expansion
Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage
Chancellor hails UK workforce as Government’s Plan for Jobs enters the next stage.As furlough winds down schemes such as the … Continue reading Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage
Working Tax Credit claimants must report changes to working hours
HMRC is urging Working Tax Credit customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have … Continue reading Working Tax Credit claimants must report changes to working hours
£1.3 billion in furlough cash returned
New statistics show that businesses have relayed £1.3 billion in furlough cash, with £300 million returned in the last three … Continue reading £1.3 billion in furlough cash returned
Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
The number of people on furlough has fallen to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic as the … Continue reading Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
As the economy begins to recover and business reopens, new statistics show that nearly three million people have moved off … Continue reading Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
Action required – upcoming deadline for furloughing employees and the latest on SEISS
Dear Payadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your … Continue reading Action required – upcoming deadline for furloughing employees and the latest on SEISS
Job Retention Scheme 15th July updates
The HMRC have added further updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on Thursday 15th July 2021. The main … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme 15th July updates
HMRC’s performance during a unique year
PSP (c)2019 HMRC have issued the following news story (13th July 2021) relating to the departments performance. “Published 13 July … Continue reading HMRC’s performance during a unique year
6,150 investigations of furlough fraud underway
In a parliamentary response to a question from the DUPs Mr Gregory Campbell asking for information on the Coronavirus Job … Continue reading 6,150 investigations of furlough fraud underway
Plan for Jobs one year on: More than a third of the working population supported through the pandemic
More than a third of the working population have been supported since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to figures released … Continue reading Plan for Jobs one year on: More than a third of the working population supported through the pandemic
Job Retention Scheme numbers continue to shrink
Some highlights from the statistics CJRS has supported a total of 11.6 million jobs across all claims submitted to HMRCby … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme numbers continue to shrink
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from July 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was extended until 30th September 2021 and the level of grant available to employers under … Continue reading Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from July 2021
Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 24th June 2021
HMRC have updated the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance on the afternoon of 24th June 2021 for the: withdrawal of … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 24th June 2021
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you may need to take
Dear Payadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you may need to take
Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 10th June 2021
HMRC issued further updates to the Job Retention Scheme guidance last week on the 10th June 2021. Page titleChangesClaim for … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 10th June 2021
HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the June 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
New workers’ watchdog to take over responsibility for tackling modern slavery, enforcing minimum wage, and moreone-stop shop will improve enforcement … Continue reading Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse with powerful new body
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you may need to take
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your clients, … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you may need to take
1.3 million employees moving off furlough in March and April
Furlough numbers have fallen to their lowest level this year, according to official statistics published as the number of people … Continue reading 1.3 million employees moving off furlough in March and April
Let’s get back to business
Dear PAYadvice Are you re-opening your business, or planning to do so shortly? If you're bringing back your employees part … Continue reading Let’s get back to business
CJRS guidance updates 27th May 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance has been updated Thursday 27th May 2021 to include: The introduction of a new … Continue reading CJRS guidance updates 27th May 2021
New template if claiming for 16 to 99 employees through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC have added 27th May 2021 a new section to guidance called 'If you're putting lots of employees on furlough'. … Continue reading New template if claiming for 16 to 99 employees through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
CJRS guidance updates 20th May 2021, and changes for July, August and September 2021.
Only minor changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance on 22nd May 2021. Page titleChangeAll Pages with a … Continue reading CJRS guidance updates 20th May 2021, and changes for July, August and September 2021.
Furlough mistakes! 10,000 employers to receive letters
The HMRC’s Taxpayer Protection Taskforce, was set up to ensure that furlough money has been claimed correctly. The Taskforce is … Continue reading Furlough mistakes! 10,000 employers to receive letters
Latest Furlough statistics
Latest statistics from HMRC show furlough continuing to fall as UK PLC returns to work: provisional figures show there has … Continue reading Latest Furlough statistics
West Yorkshire pair arrested on suspicion of £3.4 million furlough fraud
A man and a woman from West Yorkshire have been arrested as part of an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) … Continue reading West Yorkshire pair arrested on suspicion of £3.4 million furlough fraud
Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 6th May 2021
Did you pay furlough during April 2021 and need to make a grant claim. You have until 14th May 2021. … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 6th May 2021
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need to take
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients during … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need to take
The key steps Government has taken to support workers
The UK has one of the best workers’ rights records in the world. Following the 1st May International Workers’ Day … Continue reading The key steps Government has taken to support workers
Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 22nd April 2021
With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme celebrating its 1 year opening with 8.9 million furloughed at one time, HMRC have … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 22nd April 2021
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients as … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need
Treasury Direction – 15th April 2021: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Job Retention Bonus
The 7th CJRS Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 20 This direction extends, and … Continue reading Treasury Direction – 15th April 2021: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Job Retention Bonus
HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC April 2021 Employer Bulletin
Furlough claim data updated
The Monthly data on claims made by employers through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for December 2020 and January 2021 … Continue reading Furlough claim data updated
COVID-19 support – latest information
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients. This … Continue reading COVID-19 support – latest information
Further easing of Covid restrictions from 12th April 2021
Outdoor pubs, shops, gyms and hairdressers to reopen. From Monday 12th April 2021 additional premises will be able to reopen … Continue reading Further easing of Covid restrictions from 12th April 2021
Make you March furlough claims
Have you furloughed staff at any point during March 2021 and need to make a grant claim under the Job … Continue reading Make you March furlough claims
Check if your employer claimed furlough for you? Is it correct?
Employees and workers can check if their employer made a Job Retention Scheme grant claim in their name and details … Continue reading Check if your employer claimed furlough for you? Is it correct?
Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th March 2021
HMRC have published further updates to the Job Retention Scheme guidance: Page titleChangesAll PagesFor periods from 1 November 2020 to 30 April 2021, your employer can … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th March 2021
Legal footing for national unlocking set out ahead of vote
The government has set out regulations that will pave the way to the easing of all restrictions from 21st June … Continue reading Legal footing for national unlocking set out ahead of vote
TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
The TUC is asking ministers to do more to lift the burdens facing working mums this Mothers’ Day today (Sunday … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to lift the burdens on working mums this Mothers’ Day
Job Retention Scheme Update 11th March 2021
The HMRC has confirmed the following changes to guidance and the calculator on Wednesday 11th March 2021. Page titleChangesCalculate how … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme Update 11th March 2021
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, You have until 23:59pm this coming Monday 15 March to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) for … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Budget 2021
Dear @PAYadvice, On Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon Rishi Sunak MP delivered the government’s Budget for … Continue reading Budget 2021
Check if your employer claimed furlough for you
As part of the governments transparency measures, details of employers who have claimed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants have been … Continue reading Check if your employer claimed furlough for you
Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
Delivered by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 3 March. Good afternoon. Earlier today I presented the Budget to the House … Continue reading Chancellor Statement – Budget press conference
UK Government support announced for businesses
Dear @PAYadvice, Today, as part of the Budget, the UK Government has announced further support for employers and the self-employed. … Continue reading UK Government support announced for businesses
Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd March 2022
Following the announcement made at the UK Westminster Budget 2021 on the extension to the Furlough Scheme, the following guidance … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd March 2022
Budget 2021 – COVID fraud to be tackled
As part of the Budget 2021, the Chancellor has announced an expansion of a joint fraud through A new Taxpayer … Continue reading Budget 2021 – COVID fraud to be tackled
Budget 2021 – Furlough extended until September 2021
To protect the jobs and livelihoods of the British people through the remaining phase of this crisis, the furlough scheme … Continue reading Budget 2021 – Furlough extended until September 2021
Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Join the Payroll and HR community at the SD Worx monthly, online interactive discussion. With one of the most eagerly … Continue reading Payroll Question Time: The Budget 2021 – Friday 5th March | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th February 2021
HMRC have applied further updated (25th February 2021) to the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Page titleChangesAllCallout box … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 25th February 2021
Parliamentary question – Directors Income Support Scheme response
HM Treasury responded to a question on COVID-19 assistance for Directors on 22nd February 2021 The question: To ask the … Continue reading Parliamentary question – Directors Income Support Scheme response
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are now open for pay periods in February 2021. Claims for … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Shielding and work
The government are extending shielding guidance until the end of March 2021. So some workers and employees will receive a … Continue reading Shielding and work
COVID-19 support for employers – latest information
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to provide you with more information on the financial support schemes available to help you and … Continue reading COVID-19 support for employers – latest information
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 16th February 2021
HMRC have applied further updates (16th February 2021) to the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Page titleChangesClaim for … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 16th February 2021
February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
HMRC have published their new format web delivered Employer Bulletin. It’s absolutely packed with important information which will aid payroll … Continue reading February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme complaints to HMRC
Chris Law MP (SNP) asked a parliamentary question on 2nd February 2021: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme complaints to HMRC
Action required – submit your January claims for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you of an upcoming deadline for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims, and to … Continue reading Action required – submit your January claims for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
HMRC’s progress
HMRC, 100 Parliament Street by PSP(2019) How HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has performed during the first 9 months of … Continue reading HMRC’s progress
Salary Sacrifice and furlough reference salary
HMRC have added further clarification to the furlough guidance in relation to salary sacrifice arrangements and the calculation of the … Continue reading Salary Sacrifice and furlough reference salary
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 4th February 2021
HMRC have applied further updates (4th February 2021) to the guidance for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Page titleChangesCheck if … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 4th February 2021
Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
New polling, published Monday 1st February by the TUC, finds that low earners are more likely than middle and higher … Continue reading Low paid more likely to be impacted by pandemic claims TUC
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 26th January 2021
Following yesterday issuing of the Chancellors HM Treasury direction for further changes and extensions to the Job Retention Scheme, HMRC … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 26th January 2021
Naming starts! Employers who have claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
The naming list HMRC have published the list of employers who claimed CJRS in December 2020. HMRC have used the … Continue reading Naming starts! Employers who have claimed through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Job Retention Scheme changes announced for application from 1st February 2021
Treasury Direction made under Sections 71 and 76 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has issued to … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme changes announced for application from 1st February 2021
COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Dear @PAYadvice, Claims under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) are currently open for pay periods in January 2021. Claims … Continue reading COVID-19: Employer support – live webinars
Missed the Thursday 14th January 2021 claim deadline
If an employer didn't submit their December furlough claims by the deadline of 14 January, HMRC may still accept it … Continue reading Missed the Thursday 14th January 2021 claim deadline
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims deadlines
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you of upcoming claims deadlines for the following schemes: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)Self-Employment … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims deadlines
Struggling to pay essential bills because of coronavirus?
Government advice for those in difficulty with utility bills, or repayment commitments on credit cards, loans and mortgages, as a … Continue reading Struggling to pay essential bills because of coronavirus?
Furlough naming to commence
Publishing details of employers claiming Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) HMRC will publish the names of employers who have made … Continue reading Furlough naming to commence
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updated
HMRC have updated the following relating to the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) on Wednesday 13th January 2021. Page … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance updated
Plan for jobs – Financial Support Package
The Government’s claims its comprehensive package of financial support is continuing to protect jobs and help businesses and individuals through … Continue reading Plan for jobs – Financial Support Package
Action required – submit your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to remind you of upcoming deadlines for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support … Continue reading Action required – submit your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme claims
Furlough, childcare and caring responsibilities – guidance updated
HMRC have updated ‘caring responsibilities’ guidance (on Tuesday 5th January) in relation to childcare for parents who are unable to … Continue reading Furlough, childcare and caring responsibilities – guidance updated
Bosses should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says TUC
The TUC is calling on employers to offer furlough to all parents affected by school closures. Last minute decision by … Continue reading Bosses should offer furlough to working parents affected by school closures, says TUC
December furlough – Not claimed before? Claim deadline 14th January 2021
With Tier 4 shutdown measures, and further potential restrictions, employers who have not had to furlough staff previously may now … Continue reading December furlough – Not claimed before? Claim deadline 14th January 2021
Tier review results in additional 50,000 business closures
A number of areas will move into higher tiers from 00:01 on Saturday 26th December. The government has decided to … Continue reading Tier review results in additional 50,000 business closures
December Furlough claim deadline and further Tier 4 disruption
December 2020 has been a very strange month. At short notice swathes of businesses were ordered to close as a … Continue reading December Furlough claim deadline and further Tier 4 disruption
Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
Christmas opening times The image shows the HMRC opening times for the Christmas period. There may be slight variations on … Continue reading Need HMRC help? New Year opening times
Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
This group is advised to stay at home at all times, unless for exercise or medical appointments, and not to … Continue reading Advice for clinically extremely vulnerable in new Tier 4 areas – do not attend work
Tier 4 Furlough Chaos – Payroll impacted? Reprocess or adjust pay and claims!
Many a payroll professionals worst nightmare has just happened! Christmas payrolls are a strain at the best of times with … Continue reading Tier 4 Furlough Chaos – Payroll impacted? Reprocess or adjust pay and claims!