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HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. Some of these topics have already been covered by PAYadvice.UK in articles and blogs and further articles and blogs may now additionally be published. The August edition of Employer Bulletin includes … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: August 2025
The government says it is committed to closing the tax gap and making the tax system fairer. Good and bad umbrella Many umbrella companies operate diligently, supporting their employees and providing convenience and administrative benefits for agencies. ..too many are used to facilitate non-compliance However, too many are used to facilitate non-compliance including tax avoidance … Continue reading Non-compliant umbrellas to be tackled
AI agents could soon take on boring life admin by dealing with public services on your behalf – from filling in forms to completing applications and booking appointments, as the UK Government plans trials to save people time and modernise the state. Brits could have their own AI agent to help them deal with everything … Continue reading AI helpers could coach people into careers and help them move home
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls for the country to prepare for the second national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday, 7th September 2025 With one month to go, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden, is rallying the nation to get ready for the second ever national test … Continue reading Prepare for Emergency Alerts test
HMRC encourages parents to register for Tax-Free Childcare to help towards the cost of their childcare bills. Working families are encouraged to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to save on their childcare bills. Working families can save up to £2,000 annually when paying for childcare in 75,000 childcare settings across the UK. Supporting the government’s … Continue reading Tax Free Child Care
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people takes a step closer as it sets out new considerations for the Low Pay Commission when recommending the April 2026 National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. Discriminatory age bands to be removed as new Low Pay Commission remit delivers progress towards … Continue reading Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026. The Government has published the Low Pay Commission’s remit for the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) that will apply from April 2026. £12.71 Read the Low Pay Commission’s remit for 2025 On the … Continue reading National Living Wage April 2026 projection
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed the intention Payroll Service providers to be registered along with other Tax Advisers from 1st April 2026 New requirements are being introduced for all tax advisers to register with HMRC and meet minimum standards. So who are tax advisers According to the UK government, Tax advisers are those … Continue reading Payroll Service providers to be registered from April 2026
…to confront retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s Almost half of working-age adults are still saving nothing with low earners, some ethnic minorities and the self-employed least likely to be pension saving. Revived Pension Commission will consider the long-term future of our pensions system to make today’s workers better off in … Continue reading Pensions Commission revived to confront retirement crisis
New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers’ time. At least 90% of taxpayer interactions with HMRC to be digital by 2030. Reducing post and letters to save £50 million a year – equal to almost 1,500 full time nurses. Workers are set to take control of their tax affairs as the government announced on … Continue reading Workers to take control of their tax affairs with new HMRC services
The government are seeking evidence and views on unpaid internships and internships paid below the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and other roles which may be unpaid or paid below the NMW. Call for evidence They have committed to banning unpaid internships, unless they are part of an educational or training course. This is part of … Continue reading Unpaid internships – call for evidence
Car manufacturers can apply for vehicle eligibility for the grant from 16 July 2025 The government is making it easier and cheaper to own an electric vehicle. From 15th July 2025, they have launched an Electric Car Grant to support the transition to zero emission vehicles and incentivise sustainable automotive manufacturing. This intervention gives clarity … Continue reading Electric Car Grant
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her second Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 15 July 2025. Lord Mayor, Governor, Ladies and Gentlemen. My thanks go to the City of London Corporation for hosting us here this evening… …and to the Lord Mayor for his address… …as well as to the Economic … Continue reading Mansion House 2025 speech
Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, you may need to register for Self Assessment Filing now means you will know your tax situation sooner and can spread payments over time HMRC's digital services make filing quick and easy Anyone earning extra income through … Continue reading Side hustlers urged to get tax returns sorted now
A new pilot programme will support people with health conditions back into employment and ease pressure on doctors. Fifteen pioneering regions to trial groundbreaking approach to reduce GP pressure and help local people back to work Pilot scheme to transform how fit notes are issued Part of Plan for Change to grow the economy, get … Continue reading GP practices to help people back to work
Latest cash boost will be delivered to four areas in England as part of the Connect to Work programme 3.8 billion employment support package for sick or disabled people, unlocking work and boosting living standards through the Plan for Change Thousands of people who are out of work due to health conditions, disabilities or other reasons … Continue reading Disabled and people with complex health conditions to receive help finding secure well-paid jobs
Motorists protected as plans to raise standards across the private parking industry unveiled through a new strengthened Private Parking Code of Practice . Motorists, families, and private parking operators are to benefit from improved standards, as a consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice is launched. Over 35 million people across the UK rely … Continue reading Fairer parking drive to crackdown on unjust charges
Young people with experience of being out of education, employment and training will help shape policy as part of a new Youth Guarantee Advisory Panel. New panel of young people to advise the Government on shaping employment support for the next generation launched in Youth Employment Week. Panel marks major milestone in building the Youth … Continue reading New panel of young people to shape the Government’s Youth Guarantee
Pre-loved tech will help to bridge digital divide under new government charter Organisations can sign up to the IT Reuse for Good charter on and then work with their chosen charity partner to distribute devices. Big names like Deloitte and VodafoneThree alongside leading charity Good Things Foundation are uniting with government to encourage organisations to … Continue reading Pre-loved tech helps bridge digital divide
The first wave of free breakfast clubs have already served two million meals, delivering on the governments Plan for Change. According to the government, thousands of families across the country are already benefitting from the flagship free breakfast club programme, with two million meals served in its first term. The programme, which is set to … Continue reading Two million free breakfast clubs meals
New targeted support regime to enable more people to make the most of their money The government to publish proposed draft legislation to support a new regime to give people the confidence to invest and make more informed decisions about their pensions The FCA has published draft rules for a new regime of targeted support … Continue reading New regime to give people the confidence to invest their pension
Nearly 200 school-based nurseries planning to open this September, with next wave of rollout - backed by almost £370 million - to launch in the Autumn. Thousands of families across the country will soon benefit from new childcare places in local schools closer to where they live, as the government’s school-based nurseries rollout is claimed … Continue reading Over 4,000 school-based childcare places this September
Employment Right Bill The governments Employment Rights Bill is claimed to be delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. For too long it has been viewed that the UK has lagged behind other advanced economies in modernising employment protections. The bill bans exploitative zero-hours contracts, ends fire and rehire, introduces day-one rights … Continue reading Ban on controversial NDAs silencing abuse
New amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.. will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss The Government claims it is delivering the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation. For too long, the UK has lagged behind other advanced economies in modernising employment protections. That’s why they claim they are … Continue reading Bereavement leave for families who face pregnancy loss
Up to 1,000 Best Start Family Hubs to be rolled out across the country to provide wide-ranging help for families, such as parenting and early development. Best Start Family Hubs Parents across the country will benefit from greater support to make family life easier on their doorstep, as the government rolls out ‘Best Start Family … Continue reading Family services revived to support 500,000 more kids
Education Secretary urges parents to swap scrolling with reading as she launches a National Year of Reading for 2026 to boost kids’ literacy and life chances. The Education Secretary is calling on parents to lead by example and make reading a daily habit to help reverse the decline in reading for pleasure, to help give … Continue reading Parents urged to read more to boost children’s life chances
Irish people living in the UK can benefit from a new British citizenship route. Irish people living in the UK will be able to apply for British citizenship under a new easier, cheaper route, strengthening the unique relationship between the two countries. Migration and Citizenship Minister Seema Malhotra visited Belfast 3rd July2025 to formally welcome … Continue reading Easier British citizenship route for Irish citizens
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in the gig economy. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat are to strengthen verification checks on delivery riders to clamp down on illegal working, following talks with the government. The commitment comes after ministers convened the … Continue reading Delivery firms to bolster efforts to stop illegal working
Nationwide clampdown on delivery riders working illegally Ramp-up of arrests and visits set to take place across the UK targeting migrants working illegally in the gig economy The U.K. government Home Office Enforcement teams are gearing up to launch a nationwide blitz targeting illegal working hotspots, with a focus on the gig economy and migrants … Continue reading Delivery riders working illegally!
The Plan to Make Work Pay is intended to tackle poor pay, poor working conditions and poor job security so that people across the country feel the benefits. Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay is a key component of this reform, ensuring that the safety net of sick pay is available to those who need it the … Continue reading SSP changes confirmed for 6th April 2026
Government has launched a full review of parental leave and pay, to better support working families and help children get the best start in life Full review of parental leave and pay to better support working families and help children get the best start in life Review will look at all types of leave – … Continue reading Review of Parental Leave
The Government have published the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect. Comprehensive roadmap for Employment Rights Bill to raise living standards across the country whilst giving employers and workers the time to adapt. Sets out timelines for new landmark rights with 15 million, or half … Continue reading Roadmap confirms workers rights for 2026 and 2027
HM Revenue and Customs have published initial information as part of the June 2025 employer bulletin on changes that form part of the Plan to Make Work Pay, the Government is making changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). Through the Employment Rights Bill, the government are strengthening SSP to make sure that all employees have access to from … Continue reading Future of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – April 2026
The estimated tax gap for the 2023 to 2024 tax year is £46.8 billion. The government has announced plans to raise a further £7.5 billion through measures to close the tax gap. The largest share of the gap is from small business non-compliance. The tax gap estimate – the difference between what tax is expected … Continue reading 5.3% Tax gap
Dear PAYadvice.UK HMRC have issued the June 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. The June edition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations 2024 to 2025 organised labour fraud — the supply of labour through Employment Intermediaries mandating the … Continue reading June 2025 Employer Bulletin
A number of employers appear to be confused on the treatment of overtime and National Minimum Wage. Some believing that overtime does not form part of any assessment of National Minimum Wage (NMW). This view is further confused by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) online tool to check your wage. This article and … Continue reading Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to the new Pension Schemes Bill. The Pension Schemes Bill claims to tackle schemes delivering poor returns for savers, combine smaller pension pots, and create bigger and better pension funds. These measures are to drive costs … Continue reading 20 million to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment this winter. This increased threshold means no lower or middle-income pensioners will miss out, with the vast majority - over three quarters - of pensioners in England and Wales … Continue reading Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and National Minimum Wage named. More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change Workers will be … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
Teachers in England set to receive a 4% pay award from September. Teachers will receive a 4% pay boost from September 2025, after the Education Secretary accepted the teachers’ pay body recommendation in full which is part of marking a major step toward delivering new 6,500 teachers by the end of Parliament. The independent School … Continue reading Teachers benefit from pay boost
NHS workers, including doctors and nurses, will receive real terms pay rises after the Health Secretary accepted the pay review bodies’ pay recommendations All NHS staff to be awarded above-inflation pay rises for second year in a row to recognises the hard work in rebuilding the NHS The Department of Health and Social Care endorsement … Continue reading NHS workers awarded real terms pay rises
Over 10 million people who use Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) products are to gain stronger rights and clearer protections under new rules - stopping unaffordable borrowing and helping families keep more of their money. Millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later shoppers to gain stronger rights and clearer information – in line with other types of credit ending the … Continue reading New rules to end Buy-Now, Pay-Later wild-west, and protect millions of shoppers to drive growth
Mansion House Accord unlocks up to £50 billion investment for the economy, with first commitments to invest in the UK. More ambitious targets than 2023 Mansion House Compact will unlock investment into UK businesses and major infrastructure projects, including clean energy developments. Comes ahead of Pensions Investment Review final report, which will create megafunds to … Continue reading Pension schemes to back British growth
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson Foundation Lecture on “Employment law and the fundamental right to security” Introduction Thank you very much for this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Thompsons Solicitors, a firm that has been a beacon of … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
U.K. Government invests £8.2m to boost girls' advanced maths skills and AI careers. Thousands of the country’s brightest girls will get the opportunity to study advanced maths and progress into AI-related careers, as the UK government invests in the skills young people need for the jobs of tomorrow. only a third of A level … Continue reading More girls to study maths! For AI careers!
On the afternoon of Monday 28th April 2025, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (XST) made a written ministerial statement to parliament with a package of measures aimed at simplifying the tax system. At Autumn Budget 2024 and Spring Statement 2025, the government committed to bring forward a package of measures in Spring 2025 aimed at simplifying … Continue reading Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
A number of articles published via a news agencies and news outlets have implied that there were significant changes to the UK statutory sickness scheme from April 2025. However, this is not the case. Period of Incapacity to Work (PIW) Under current rules which continue, only periods of sickness lasting 4 or more calendar days … Continue reading Has Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changed?
A dedicated community support will deliver justice for victims of the Windrush scandal, ensure they have their voices heard and receive deserved compensation. Victims of the Home Office Windrush scandal will receive crucial support to access the compensation they deserve under a £1.5 million fund launched by the government today. The Windrush Compensation Advocacy Support Fund (WCASF) … Continue reading £1.5 million fund to support Windrush compensation applicants
Directors and company boards are being urged to shore up their cyber defences using new guidance, in a bid to protect their organisations from the growing tide of online threats. Package of measures sets clear steps boards and directors can take to protect their businesses from cyber criminals Improved strategies and better risk management will … Continue reading Business leaders supported to bolster online defences
Millions of pensioners receive as much as £470 more a year added to their State Pension due to the pensions Triple Lock Millions of pensioners receive up to an additional £470 in their State Pension. The Triple Lock means those receiving the State Pension are set to increase by up to £1,900 over the term … Continue reading Income boost for millions of pensioners and working people.
Spending taxpayer money on unnecessary branded merchandise and staff ‘away days’ will be banned in the latest crackdown on wasteful spending across departments Government doing away with costly away days and pricy merchandise Every pound of taxpayer money targeted on securing Britain’s future through the Plan for Change, delivering security for working people and renewal … Continue reading Frozen Credit Cards, branded merch and away days banned by Gov
Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK. Fake reviews and hidden fees that cost consumers £2.2bn every year now banned Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) takes on major new powers to directly enforce new consumer laws Changes will … Continue reading Fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees banned
Over 3 million eligible workers are to receive a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect during April or May. Pay rise worth an extra £1,400 per year for an eligible full-time worker delivered. New rates put more money back into the … Continue reading New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
UK Government launches next stage in process asking UK businesses to comment on options to shape UK’s potential response to US tariffs. Business and Trade Secretary tells Parliament UK is disappointed at US tariffs and will continue constructive discussions with US on wider deal. Tariffs remain the last resort, with options kept open. UK businesses … Continue reading UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
Prime Minister's remarks delivered to UK business leaders in 10 Downing Street Thank you for joining me in Downing Street today. Last night, the President of the United States, acted for his country. That is his mandate. Today, I will act in Britain’s interests, with mine. I understand how important this is for your business … Continue reading PM addresses business leaders – re USA
The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the 2025 Spring Statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 26th March 2025. The statement updates Parliament and the nation on the economy, public finances and progress against the Government’s economic objectives, and is accompanied by publication of an Economic and Fiscal Forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility … Continue reading Spring Statement 2025 – Any payroll impact?
Largest welfare reforms … to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs - backed by a £1 billion investment, unveiled by the Work & Pensions Secretary Tuesday 18th March 2025 Work Capability Assessment to be scrapped and “right to try” work guarantee to be introduced Changes to … Continue reading Biggest shake up to welfare system
Number of people on the highest rate of Universal Credit with no support to look for work has almost quadrupled since the pandemic Figures show 1.8 million people now in Limited Capability for Work Related Activity (LCWRA) category as broken Work Capability Assessment continues to push people out of work New figures emerge ahead of … Continue reading Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work
The government has published its response to the consultation on Umbrellas on 4th March 226. There is evidence of widespread non-compliance in the umbrella company market resulting in the depriving of workers employment rights. The Government considers action in the umbrella company market is imperative to protect the most vulnerable workers. Responses to the consultation … Continue reading Umbrella non-compliance
Work will be unlocked for thousands of sick and disabled people through new measures that will bolster the support offered in Jobcentres and make the welfare system more sustainable, the Department for Work and Pensions has announced Thursday 6th March 2025. New plans to improve employment support brought forward ahead of wider reform package to … Continue reading Employment support to unlock work for sick and disabled people
The Government… table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. The Government have laid amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following weeks of consultation with business groups and unions. The Bill claims to support the Government’s mission to increase productivity and create the right conditions for long-term sustainable, inclusive, and secure economic growth, delivering on the … Continue reading Employment Rights Bill latest
Thousands of veterans and their family members across the UK will have access to enhanced career support thanks to government plans to expand Op ASCEND. UK Government to expand career support for the armed forces community, ensuring support for all veterans, regardless of when they left service Careers advice service Op ASCEND offer to include … Continue reading Getting more veterans into meaningful jobs
New research shows apprenticeships contribute £25bn to England’s economy, with reforms announced during National Apprenticeship Week... Apprentices in England will drive £25bn of economic growth over their lifetime, new figures have revealed. This is almost double the £14bn contribution found the last time this was assessed in 2018, demonstrating apprentices’ importance to the government’s mission … Continue reading Apprenticeships contribute £25bn to economy
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as red tape is cut to boost economic growth by giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements. Rules slowing down the training of workers in … Continue reading 10,000 more apprentices
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1st April 2025 Millions of workers set for significant pay increase in April to improve living standards and drive growth Pay boost worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker as Government takes significant step … Continue reading April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
HM Revenue and Customs have issued a notification to software developers on Tuesday 28th January 2025 of an increase compensation payment for statutory payments. Apparently HM Treasury had recently consulted on an area of Statutory Payment policy which will impact payroll software. Who they consulted with is not clear and any consideration of developer needs … Continue reading Statutory payment small employer compensation increase to 8.5%
The government has commissioned a new independent review of the Loan Charge. At Autumn Budget 2024, the government committed to an independent review of the Loan Charge to help bring the matter to a close for those affected whilst ensuring fairness for all taxpayers. On 23rd January 2025, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury made … Continue reading Loan Charge Review
Mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. amendments to the Employment Rights Bill paves way for mandatory seafarers charter new powers will see more frequent rest periods, more robust welfare and training requirements for operators, safer working patterns and greater protections for wages beyond UK waters comes after fairer wages were cemented … Continue reading Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
John-Paul Marks announced as the new Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HM Revenue and Customs. The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of John-Paul (JP) Marks as the new Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HM Revenue and Customs. JP is currently the Permanent Secretary for the Scottish … Continue reading New Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive at HM Revenue and Customs
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally has led to a significant rise in arrests, new figures published by the Home Office show. Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams have been intensifying operational activity across the UK to stop businesses hiring people to … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Unveiling the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall has published the Get Britain Working White Paper, marking the Government’s first major intervention to achieve an ambitious 80 per cent employment rate. White Paper on biggest reforms to employment support for a generation published today, backed by £240 … Continue reading Get Britain Working again
Businesses who commit serious offences will be banned from sponsoring overseas workers to crack down on visa abuse and prevent exploitation. Businesses that repeatedly flout visa rules or commit serious employment breaches, such as not paying the National Minimum Wage, will be barred from hiring overseas workers. Currently, employers who flagrantly flout visa rules can … Continue reading Rogue employers to be banned from hiring overseas workers
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025. The UK is introducing the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for millions of visitors who pass through the UK border every year, including six million from the USA, Canada, and Australia. From … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
Equal Pay Day Wednesday 20th November 2024 was marked as Equal Pay Day, a national campaign led by the Fawcett Society. This day marks the point in the year when, based on the gender pay gap, women overall in the UK stop being paid compared to men. Commenting on the Fawcett Society’s Equal Pay Day, … Continue reading Women’s pay and equality
Secretary of State pledges to contain NHS agency spend Trusts could be banned from using agencies to cover gaps in entry level positions, and agencies could be banned from re-introducing NHS workers that leave permanent jobs Understaffed NHS forced to spend £3 billion on agency staff last year Wes Streeting to address healthcare leaders in … Continue reading Clamp down on NHS temporary workers
Get Britain Working White Paper brings forward locally-led health, work and skills plans to drive down near record 2.8m people out of work due to long term sickness. New WorkWell programme offers tailored support like physiotherapy and counselling for people out of work or at risk of leaving work, bringing together a range of different … Continue reading “Good work is good for health” – WorkWell
Another blow from the budget to the farming community who rely on these vehicles for their regular work, following a Court of Appeal judgement, the government is to treat double cab pick-up vehicles (DCPUs) with a payload of one tonne or more as cars for certain tax purposes. From 1st April 2025 for Corporation Tax, … Continue reading Double cab vehicles are cars!
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 announcements, the government has confirmed that it is extending the employer NICs relief for employers hiring qualifying veterans for a further year from 6th April 2025 until 5th April 2026. NI letter V to continue for a further year This means that businesses will continue to pay no … Continue reading Veterans employer NI relief extended
Company van The Van Benefit Charge applies when an employee is provided with a company van and it is used for personal journeys. The Van Fuel Benefit Charge applies where fuel is provided by the employer to cover private use. Company car fuel benefit A director or employee who is provided with a Company Car … Continue reading 2025-2026: Van benefit and the car and van fuel charge and other future changes
GOV.UK Forms to be rolled out across government, making it faster and easier for the public to fill out forms such as applying for emergency travel documents Has already helped over 20,000 armed forces personal apply for veteran badges and victims of the Horizon scandal apply for compensation With 87 forms live and used by over … Continue reading New tool to make it easier and faster to access essential government services online
Cold Weather Payments take effect from 1st November 2024 as low-income households set to get £25 during cold snaps. Alongside the £150 Warm Home Discount to support eligible customers with energy bills and extension to Household Support Fund Pensioners urged to check eligibility for Pension Credit to claim the Winter Fuel Payment From 1st November … Continue reading Check your eligibility for winter support schemes
Tuition fees rise with inflation helping put universities on a secure footing alongside inflation-linked lift to maintenance loans. The government has today unveiled a package of measures to support students and stabilise the university sector. Students facing cost of living pressures will be supported with an inflation-linked increase to maintenance loans, alongside new steps to … Continue reading Student tuition fees and maintenance loans to rise
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. The UK government is taking major steps towards delivering its ambitious aim to digitise the UK border and immigration system and has set out new implementation dates for the electronic travel authorisation … Continue reading UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
Dear PAYadvice.UK Yesterday [Wednesday 30th October 2024], the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, made her Autumn Budget speech and set out the government’s fiscal plans. This [communication] provides you with information on the key measures announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 that will be relevant to you as an agent. Tax related … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – HMRC
Analysis shows that umbrella companies were used to engage at least 700,000 workers in 2022 to 2023. This also shows that at least 275,000 of these workers, and likely significantly more, were engaged at some point in 2022 to 2023 by umbrella companies that failed to comply with their tax obligations. These schemes can leave … Continue reading Tackling umbrella non-compliance
Madam Deputy Speaker… [redacted political content] This government was given a mandate. To restore stability to our economy… … and to begin a decade of national renewal. To fix the foundations… … and deliver change. Through responsible leadership in the national interest. That is our task. And I know that we can achieve it. My … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 speech – 30th October 2024
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024, the government have confirmed that employment costs on employers are increasing from 6th April 2025 with: The introduction of a lowered Secondary Threshold reduced from the current £175 per week to around £96 Per week. An increase in the employers National Insurance contribution rate from the current 13.8% … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Employer National Insurance costs increase
As part of the new Employment Rights bill, the government are progressing with the formation of the FWA (Fair Work Agency) How are employment rights enforced now? For workers to enforce their employment rights, these are generally enforced by individuals submitting a claim to an employmenttribunal. A small number of rights are enforced by the … Continue reading Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations on the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW). The rates which will apply from 1st April 2025 are as follows: … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7% Pay boost worth £1,400 a year for an eligible full-time worker – a significant move towards delivering … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
According to the government, business and working people deserve a secure, supportive working environment that will in turn boost growth and productivity. The government state it is committed to fair work, in which good employers and good employees thrive. The Plan to Make Work Pay is to support more people to stay in work, make … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay consultation
“The £3 fare cap will keep bus travel affordable”. single bus fares to be capped at £3 until the end of 2025, ensuring services remain affordable and supporting travel in rural areas and towns fare cap extension comes on top of nearly £925 million invested to deliver high quality services and protect vital bus routes … Continue reading Bus fares cap increasing to £3
Ahead of Budget later this week, the Chancellor pledges work and welfare overhaul so people who can work, do work. £240 million Get Britain Working package to include work, skills and health support for disabled people and long-term sick. Benefit reform to be accelerated from this autumn to give more people access to employment support. … Continue reading ‘We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work’
Home Secretary commits to a 'fundamental reset' in the government’s response to Windrush. Victims of the Windrush scandal will be better supported to apply for compensation through a £1.5 million fund as the Home Secretary sets out a ‘fundamental reset’ to the Windrush generation. The Home Secretary set out the first steps that the new … Continue reading New support for Windrush victims
Employers now have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and create a safe working environment. New duty under the Equality Act 2010 will require employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment of their employees. New guidance for employers on how they can protect their staff. New measure comes … Continue reading New protections from sexual harassment come into force
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to eradicate the backlog of decisions on modern slavery cases within 2 years, giving thousands of women, men and children who may have suffered traumatic sexual, physical and economic abuse the clarity needed to assist with … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers’ rights as the Government’s landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to Parliament. Government issued Impact assessment shows the Employment Rights Bill will have a positive direct impact on economic growth Reforms means extra 30,000 new dads qualify for paternity leave Positive impacts … Continue reading Up to £600 cash boost for Britain’s lowest paid to help kickstart the economy
Millions of workers stand to benefit from greater financial security in later life following a consultation launch Government has unveiled plans to modernise pensions and give workers greater security in retirement Consultation has launched to extend Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension provision, helping support the Government’s growth mission Regulations form part of wider plans for future … Continue reading Millions to benefit from modernised pensions system
The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day one. The government are introducing new workplace rights to end unfair employment practices and help deliver economic growth. The Employment Rights Bill will ban exploitative zero-hours contracts, end fire and rehire, and introduce basic employment rights from day one - like paternity and parental leave, and … Continue reading What does the Employment Rights Bill mean for you?
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers’ rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike Ahead of International Investment Summit, the government … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed