Plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system. The Home Secretary … Continue reading Plans to cut net migration
Plans to cut net migration
Category: right to work
Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Published Draft Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice Home Office has published a draft code of practice on illegal working penalties, … Continue reading Right to Work – Illegal Working Penalties Code of Practice
Food delivery account sharing concern
Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat urged to end unchecked account sharing to protect the public. Food delivery firms have … Continue reading Food delivery account sharing concern
Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
11 agency workers were arrested by Immigration Enforcement at the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park The intelligence-led operation uncovered illegal … Continue reading Illegal workers arrested at Central London hotel
Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Increases to immigration and nationality fees …. are set come into effect on 4th October 2023. According to the UK … Continue reading Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of illegal working enforcement activity. The scope of … Continue reading Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Members of a gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury’s supermarkets have been … Continue reading Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Taking on a new employee? Make sure you collect accurate information.
HMRC have been concerned with some of the accuracy of data reported to them for new employees when commencing employment.To … Continue reading Taking on a new employee? Make sure you collect accurate information.
Over 100 illegal workers arrested
The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on … Continue reading Over 100 illegal workers arrested
Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes to cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the … Continue reading Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employers can be jailed for 5 years and … Continue reading Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
New UK law to boost seafarer pay
The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than … Continue reading New UK law to boost seafarer pay
Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Arrests made by the Home Office during an intelligence-led, pre-dawn immigration operation. Six arrests have been made as part of … Continue reading Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
The Home Office have asked if PAYadvice.UK would share the following information with its readership. 1 March 2023 We are … Continue reading Right to Work update: Employer’s guidance
Tackling illegal working
The Home Office has ramped up immigration enforcement activity in the month since the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost raids … Continue reading Tackling illegal working
Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
The UK’s top high-growth businesses will have greater flexibility and power to entice the world’s top talent through the new … Continue reading Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC have emphasised the need for employers to notify the correct employee … Continue reading Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Office announce further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the … Continue reading Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
The Home Office have issued an updated draft version of Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks' to reflect changes … Continue reading Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
‘Homes for Ukraine’
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the … Continue reading ‘Homes for Ukraine’
Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
The adjustments to right to work checks, which were made due to COVID-19, will now continue until 30th September 2022. … Continue reading Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has announced a further £3 million to help vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens apply to the EU … Continue reading Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
The end date for the temporary adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive). The Home Office … Continue reading Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected … Continue reading Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
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
Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Not before but on 1st July with little to no preparation time for U.K. employers, the Home Office have issued … Continue reading Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
At the eleventh hour, the Home Office have, at last, issued revised guidance (18th June 2021) on the changes required … Continue reading Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
CJRS guidance updated 16th June 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been further updated on Wednesday 16th June 2021 to include the introduction of … Continue reading CJRS guidance updated 16th June 2021
Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
Service personnel from non-UK nations could be offered indefinite leave to remain in the UK for free under a new … Continue reading Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
There have been a number of questions circulating about new format National Insurance Numbers identified as such on letters to … Continue reading New format NINOs? No they’re Temporary Reference Numbers (TRNs) – do not use!
Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA or Swiss citizens, and family members resident in the UK by 31st December 2020, now have less than … Continue reading Apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
Thousands of crucial frontline health workers and their dependents will be granted free visa extensions, Home Secretary Priti Patel has … Continue reading Visas extended for thousands of frontline health and care workers
EU Settlement Scheme
Are you an EU citizen living and working in the United Kingdom? It is now less than 100 days until … Continue reading EU Settlement Scheme
Thinking of hiring from the EU
Free movement has ended, and the new points-based immigration system has salary and language requirements that change the way employers … Continue reading Thinking of hiring from the EU
Right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals during the EU- Exit grace period (1 January – 30 June 2021)
The following is based on the revised Appendix B guidance issued by the UK Home Office. Free movement ended on … Continue reading Right to work checks for EEA and Swiss nationals during the EU- Exit grace period (1 January – 30 June 2021)
Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021
Check where you need to pay social security contributions from 1 January 2021, if you’re a worker from the EU, … Continue reading Social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EEA or Switzerland from 1 January 2021
Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot The number of … Continue reading Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest
BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
No right to work checking change until 30th June 2021 With BREXIT - do the right to work checks change … Continue reading BREXIT – Employing EU citizens from 1st January 2021
Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas are able to work as … Continue reading Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England
Prove your right to work in the UK
You do not need a National Insurance number to work in the United Kingdom. The government provide an online service … Continue reading Prove your right to work in the UK
Employee coming to work from abroad – agreement to operate PAYE on earning for UK work – Section 690
In light of #COVID19, HMRC has updated guidance on the operation of Section 690 agreements. Information about operating PAYE on … Continue reading Employee coming to work from abroad – agreement to operate PAYE on earning for UK work – Section 690
BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches 'time is running … Continue reading BREXIT – time is running out to prepare
No National Insurance number? So what!
National Insurance Number delays The October 2020 HMRC bulletin provides additional guidance on National Insurance requirements.Due to COVID-19, the Department … Continue reading No National Insurance number? So what!
Prepare for new year changes to European travel #BREXIT
rules around passports, access to healthcare, driving, pet travel and mobile phone roaming in EU and EFTA countries are changing … Continue reading Prepare for new year changes to European travel #BREXIT
#BREXIT: Continue to live in the UK if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
EU, EEA or Swiss citizens will usually need to apply to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020. … Continue reading #BREXIT: Continue to live in the UK if you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
Apply to the EU settlement scheme #BREXIT
With the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, EU citizens (plus EEA and Swiss) living and working in the UK … Continue reading Apply to the EU settlement scheme #BREXIT
Happy Brexit vote anniversary – Preparing for the EU settlement Scheme
4 years ago on 23rd June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Changes in employment rights … Continue reading Happy Brexit vote anniversary – Preparing for the EU settlement Scheme
#BREXIT – The UKs new immigration system – January 2021 changes
With the end of the EU transition period, the free movement within the U.K. ends with the introduction of a … Continue reading #BREXIT – The UKs new immigration system – January 2021 changes
Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus
Right to work checks have been temporarily adjusted due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This is to make it easier for employers... … Continue reading Right to work checks adjusted #COVID19 #coronavirus