Sectors including the creative, agriculture and construction industries can now bid for a share of a £7 million fund to … Continue reading New flexible approach to apprenticeships
New flexible approach to apprenticeships
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Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household namesnamed firms have been fined for owing … Continue reading Minimum wage law breaker Employers ‘named and shamed’
Freeports Employer NICs Relief (FENR)
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for … Continue reading Freeports Employer NICs Relief (FENR)
NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for … Continue reading NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
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
New National Disability Strategy launched
More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in … Continue reading New National Disability Strategy launched
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 set for 7th to 13th February 2022
National Apprenticeship Week aims to highlight the exceptional work being done by employers and apprentices across the country. National Apprenticeship … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022 set for 7th to 13th February 2022
£375 million scheme to drive investment in innovative firms of the future opens for applications
£375 million Future Fund: Breakthrough opens for applications to help high-growth, R&D intensive companies bring game-changing technologies to marketThe government … Continue reading £375 million scheme to drive investment in innovative firms of the future opens for applications
Skills training boosted
Measures to boost the nation’s skills, level up opportunities and get more people into better paid jobs have been announced. … Continue reading Skills training boosted
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
Covid loans data reveals £80 billion support
Businesses were supported through the pandemic with nearly £80 billion of emergency government-backed loans, final figures published by HM Treasury … Continue reading Covid loans data reveals £80 billion support
Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: June 2021
The ONS analyses of HMRC RTI data shows a recovery in both employment and wages; Early estimates for May 2021 … Continue reading Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: 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
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
Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
Businesses can claim £3000 for each new apprentice they take on. From 1st June 2021, employers of all sizes in … Continue reading Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
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
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
Employers eligible for £1000 cash boost for every T Level student placement
Employers will be able to claim a £1,000 cash boost for every T Level student they host on a high-quality … Continue reading Employers eligible for £1000 cash boost for every T Level student placement
DWP and Google join forces to grow jobseekers’ digital skills
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has partnered with Google to provide 9,000 jobseekers across the UK with scholarships … Continue reading DWP and Google join forces to grow jobseekers’ digital skills
JETS job scheme relaunching 100,000 careers
Around 100,000 people who lost jobs in the pandemic are on the road back to work due to a government … Continue reading JETS job scheme relaunching 100,000 careers
Looking for an apprenticeship?
Are you or someone you know looking for an apprenticeship. Use the GOV.U.K. apprenticeship search tool to see what is … Continue reading Looking for an apprenticeship?
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
Kickstart scheme takes off
The Kickstart Scheme was announced by the Chancellor last Summer, and will offer hundreds of thousands of job opportunities over … Continue reading Kickstart scheme takes off
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
New flexible apprenticeships consultation
Sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries will soon be able to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities A consultation has … Continue reading New flexible apprenticeships consultation
95% mortgage scheme launched
A new government-backed mortgage scheme will help first time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a 5% … Continue reading 95% mortgage scheme launched
Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Increased incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice Employers will receive £3,000 for new apprentices of any age who join … Continue reading Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Specialist job coaches to help young people onto the jobs ladder
The recruitment is a further boost for the government’s Plan for Jobs, which aims to help people of all ages … Continue reading Specialist job coaches to help young people onto the jobs ladder
Work-based learning key to post-COVID-19 recovery – OU
A survey carried out by The Open University (OU) shows that employers have a renewed appetite for apprenticeships and work-based … Continue reading Work-based learning key to post-COVID-19 recovery – OU
Recovery Loan Scheme launches
A new government-backed loan scheme launched 6th April 2021 to provide additional finance to those businesses that need it. new … Continue reading Recovery Loan Scheme launches
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
Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Everyone in England is able to access rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9th April 2021. Everyone in England, including those … Continue reading Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs
Launch of free qualifications marks a major milestone in government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee An estimated 11 million adults now have … Continue reading Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs
Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body which advises Government on the levels of the National Living Wage … Continue reading Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
Millions get pay rise as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect
Around 2 million of the UK’s lowest-paid workers will benefit from an increase in National Living Wage and National Minimum … Continue reading Millions get pay rise as National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase comes into effect
Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
Millions of jobseekers will be able to access longer work-related training while in receipt of benefits to boost their chances … Continue reading Universal Credit claimants TaP into employment
Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
Changes include: The visitor economy and Hotels and other guest accommodation guidance has been updated to include information on reasonable adjustments, changes to … Continue reading Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
13,500 Work Coaches are in post to help people across the country find their next role, start a new career … Continue reading 13,500 Work Coaches to boost Jobs
Government-backed loans help thousands of businesses to protect jobs during pandemic
Government-backed finance helped thousands of businesses through the pandemic with a loan issued through the Bounce Back Loan scheme roughly … Continue reading Government-backed loans help thousands of businesses to protect jobs during pandemic
Plan for jobs – well underway!
Statement made on 23rd March 2021: As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support claimants back into work, DWP … Continue reading Plan for jobs – well underway!
ONS UK Labour market overview: March 2021
The latest three months to February 2021 recorded small increases in the number of payroll employees although since February 2020, … Continue reading ONS UK Labour market overview: 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
Normal jobcentre opening hours resume from 12 April
From 12th April 2021, jobcentres in England, Scotland and Wales will return to their pre-lockdown opening hours. While jobcentres have … Continue reading Normal jobcentre opening hours resume from 12 April
Employ Veterans
From 6th April 2021, employers who hire former members of the UK regular armed forces will be able to claim … Continue reading Employ Veterans
Help to Grow your business
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme is there to … Continue reading Help to Grow your business
Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
Liz Truss calls for flexible working to be normalised – giving employees the option to things like part-time/flexi time, working … Continue reading Minister calls for flexible working to be normalised
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
CRED programme helps ex-offenders into work
A programme called CRED set up in partnership with HM Prison & Probation Service announces its bold achievements in the … Continue reading CRED programme helps ex-offenders into work
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
80,000 new SWAPs opportunities
Nearly two million Brits could be supported back into work through innovative Plan for Jobs employment schemes delivered by the … Continue reading 80,000 new SWAPs opportunities
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
Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
More than 150,000 jobseekers across Great Britain will benefit from new employment support, helping them build their interview skills, find … Continue reading Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
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
Funding boost to get young people get into work
New £1000 cash support for businesses to help with the cost of providing a traineeship Employers can now apply for … Continue reading Funding boost to get young people get into work
Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join
More than 120,000 jobs for 16 to 24 year olds have now been created through the government’s flagship Kickstart Scheme, … Continue reading Kickstart moves up a gear with over 120,000 jobs created so far and government making it even simpler for employers to join
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
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
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
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
Significant uplift in key public sector jobs
Boris Johnson reaffirmed his commitment to boost the numbers of teachers, police officers, nurses and other public sector workers. NHS … Continue reading Significant uplift in key public sector jobs
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
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!
Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
certainty for millions of jobs and businesses as furlough scheme extended until the end of April 2021businesses struggling will have … Continue reading Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes
819,000 fewer on payroll since February 2020
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and HM Revenue and Customs have released the joint Earnings and employment from Pay … Continue reading 819,000 fewer on payroll since February 2020
JETS fuels support for more than 40,000 jobseekers
More than 800 jobseekers per day have been referred to the government’s new £238 million JETS – Job Entry Targeted … Continue reading JETS fuels support for more than 40,000 jobseekers
Prime Minister publishes COVID Winter Plan
National restrictions to end on 2 December, with England returning to local tiersShops, gyms, personal care, and leisure to reopen, … Continue reading Prime Minister publishes COVID Winter Plan
Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
The HMRC guidance - Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has … Continue reading Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far
Over 19,000 job placements for unemployed young people have so far been created under the government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme … Continue reading More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme so far
Latest (2nd November) on CJRS extension
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Latest (2nd November) on CJRS extension
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension until the end of March 2021 The … Continue reading Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
Breaking News – Furlough scheme extended to March 2021
“Following the PM’s announcement on further restrictions across the country we have decided to extended the furlough scheme for a … Continue reading Breaking News – Furlough scheme extended to March 2021
ACAS Job Support Scheme agreement templates now available
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading ACAS Job Support Scheme agreement templates now available
Millions of jobs continue to be supported as Job Support Scheme (JSS) launches – now delayed due to extension of CJRS
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Millions of jobs continue to be supported as Job Support Scheme (JSS) launches – now delayed due to extension of CJRS
Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme – Guidance Published (30th October 2020)
Job Support Scheme Open – what are ‘usual hours’?
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2020 the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – what are ‘usual hours’?
Job Support Scheme Open – what is ‘reference salary’?
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – what is ‘reference salary’?
Hire ex-military talent – The career transition partnership
Defence minister Johnny Mercer: “Every year, 14,000 people leave the military - people with incredible skills that can enhance your … Continue reading Hire ex-military talent – The career transition partnership
Job Support Scheme Open – temporary working agreements
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Job Support Scheme Open – temporary working agreements
Further information available on the Job Support Scheme
*Update* On Thursday 5th November 2030, the UK government confirmed a further extension of CJRS until the end of March … Continue reading Further information available on the Job Support Scheme
Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) is expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as … Continue reading Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions
Job Retention Bonus
Further information has been published on how businesses can claim the government’s Job Retention Bonus, with millions set to benefit … Continue reading Job Retention Bonus
Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan
Rishi Sunak unveils government’s plan to protect jobs and support businesses over the coming months. central to plan is a … Continue reading Chancellor outlines Winter Economy Plan
FSB open gateway for small employers who want to join the Kickstart Scheme
FSB is a national gateway for the UK Government's Kickstart scheme and is encouraging small businesses to get involved and … Continue reading FSB open gateway for small employers who want to join the Kickstart Scheme
Hundreds step up to help smaller employers Kickstart Britain’s recovery
Hundreds of organisations are stepping up to help Britain build back better by supporting smaller employers to give youth a … Continue reading Hundreds step up to help smaller employers Kickstart Britain’s recovery
Furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work
More than half of those furloughed since May returned to work by mid-August - ONS At the schemes peak in … Continue reading Furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work
Thousands of new Work Coach vacancies
The DWP has announced The number of Work Coaches is to be doubled to 27,000 nationally. Employment Minister calls for … Continue reading Thousands of new Work Coach vacancies
UK diners eat 100 million meals to protect 2 million jobs
The Chancellor today thanked Britons for helping protect thousands of jobs across the UK after statistics revealed that more than … Continue reading UK diners eat 100 million meals to protect 2 million jobs
Kickstart opens
As part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, a new £2 billion Kickstart Scheme will create hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading Kickstart opens