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Payroll 2026-27: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from April 2026 Dear PAYadvice.UK Following the Autumn Budget of 26 Ltd November 2025, we can confirm the following information for payroll 2026-27. Where details are not currently known, these are marked as TBA. We will provide a further update as soon as we can. We will also provide … Continue reading HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
As part of budget 2025, Rachel Reeves announced a freeze of National Insurance thresholds and rates until April 2031. Well not everything was frozen, it was after confirmed that the National Insurance Contributions (NICs) Lower Earnings Limit (LEL), the point where individual start accruing state benefit rights, would rise by +£4 to a new £129 … Continue reading Budget 2025 – National Insurance freeze!
Extend employer National Insurance contributions veteran’s relief In April 2021, a National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief for employers that hire former members of the UK regular armed forces was introduced. This brought in an NIC category of ‘V’. The veteran’s relief was due to end on 5th April 2026 but the government have announced that it … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Veterans NIC relief extended
National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15th August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Event at National Memorial Arboretum to honour VJ veterans will be broadcast live Red Arrows will join historic Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft for flypast over national VJ Day 80 commemorations Members of the public … Continue reading VJ Day two-minute silence – 15th August 2025 @12 noon
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
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system Alongside the nations celebrating the anniversary of VE Day, the Government launched a new UK-wide veteran support system, called VALOUR. The VALOUR network is to deliver easier access to care and support with new regional networks connecting … Continue reading Veterans benefit from new UK-wide support – ‘VALOUR’
Check if you need to amend your payroll for female employees who pay less National Insurance Married women’s and widows’ reduced rate of National Insurance HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as part of the April 2025 employer bulletin has provided reminders and further details to guidance to help employers check the eligibility of employees who … Continue reading NI letters B, E, I, T – gender and birth date matching (Married Women’s and Widows reduced rate)
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
Digital Veteran Card to give heroes swifter access to help and support available to them - from help with housing to employment and rail discounts. To be introduced in 2025, it will enable veterans to download their card instantly and be more convenient for smartphone users. Announcement comes for Remembrance weekend as the country comes … Continue reading Digital Veteran Card
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
Prime Minister meets veterans, businesses and charities to launch a dedicated employment support service. Prime Minister meets veterans, businesses and charities to launch a dedicated employment support service New funding will support veterans into high-skilled high-paid jobs The Government commits to making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran The … Continue reading ‘OP PROSPER’ boosts veterans’ employment
The Ministry of Defence working with the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and Government Digital Services has develop a new digital service to enable veterans who left the Armed Forces prior to December 2018 to verify their veteran status and receive a Veteran Card in the post. Veteran Cards have two primary functions: to ensure that … Continue reading HM Armed Forces Veteran Card launches in the New Year
HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support Team have issued the following Monday 4th December 2023 and then updated further with the Scottish and Welsh budgets on Wednesday 20th December 2024. Dear PAYadvice.UK Following Scottish and Welsh Budget announcements we can provide the following Income Tax information for 2024-25. Details for England and Northern Ireland … Continue reading Payroll 2024-25: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2024
Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year…. to expand the roll-out to veterans who left service before 2018. Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year thanks to a £3 million injection to expand the roll-out to veterans … Continue reading Thousands of veteran cards to be rolled out
New support scheme to help smooth the way for injured or disabled ex-military to return to work. Adjustments Passports provide support for those left with disabilities after serving, boosting their job prospects by removing barriers to starting and progressing in work Hundreds of Armed Forces service leavers’ set to benefit, unlocking a pool of talent for … Continue reading Jobs “passport” for injured or disabled veterans
HMRC have published their October 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE Reduction in the rate of National Insurance contributions and reversal of the Health and Social Care Levy — employer actions Making your PAYE Settlement Agreement payment Guidelines for Compliance — help with PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations Electronic … Continue reading October 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Employers across the UK have joined a new group to support the government on helping veterans get into employment. Businesses across the country have come together to support veterans gaining employment after leaving the Armed Forces. The new Veteran Employers Group (VEG), established by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and chaired by the Minister for … Continue reading Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. In April 2032edition of the Employer Bulletin there are important updates and information on: PAYE PAYE Settlement Agreements deadline Electronic payment deadline falls on a weekend Classification of company cars or … Continue reading April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Businesses hiring military veterans can save thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by the government’s Office of Veterans’ Affairs. From 6th April 2022 employers will not have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. Businesses will … Continue reading Take advantage of National Insurance relief when hiring veterans
HMRC publishes their Employer Bulletin online 6 times a year, providing employers and agents with the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. In the February 2022 edition there are important updates and information on: PAYE Basic PAYE Tools ― new release Changes to our Employer Helpline processes Health and Social Care … Continue reading February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin