Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2027 for payroll. We believe that PAYadvice was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the various resources needed by payroll professional and payroll software developers in preparation for the April 2021 through April 2026 changes, even to … Continue reading Legislation updates 2027 for payroll
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Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
Eligible disabled people across England will get free bus travel all day, every day, after the Prime Minister announced Tuesday 18th August 2026 that the government will lift time restrictions on concessionary passes. Disabled people across England can soon travel on buses for free all day, every day Time restrictions on concessionary passes to be … Continue reading Free bus travel 24/7 for disabled people
Do Student Loans discriminate against mothers?
The student loans system was supposed to be a safe and fair way for everyone who seeks further education to get the funds they need. It may come as a shock to some, but women on maternity leave in the UK who are paying off their student loans still accrue interest when they are on … Continue reading Do Student Loans discriminate against mothers?
Exam Results – Clearing the Way to University
Congratulations to all sixth form students on your results. PAYadvice.UK wish you all the best for your future plans. some will be going into work related training, others into apprenticeships and further education and some will be looking towards obtaining university places. The following is a message from Jackie Currie, Executive Director of Customer, at … Continue reading Exam Results – Clearing the Way to University
April 2027 Student Loan Plan 1 Repayment Threshold announced
The Department for Education has announced on 10th August 2026 the annual update to the repayment thresholds for Plan 1 Income Contingent Student Loans The repayment threshold for Plan 1 loans will rise to £28,005 from 6th April 2027 to 5th April 2028. What are the different student loan repayment plans? There are five student loan repayment plans for … Continue reading April 2027 Student Loan Plan 1 Repayment Threshold announced
Changes to 16-17 Saver railcards
From 17th August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18. more students aged 16 to 18 to benefit from half-price rail fares from September 2026, helping them on their commutes to school, college or training the 16-17 Saver … Continue reading Changes to 16-17 Saver railcards
Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ choice of degree subject has a hugely significant impact on their lifetime earnings, according to new research from the IFS. Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than someone of the same background and attainment who did not attend university, even after … Continue reading Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Correction to some Plan 2 student loan balances. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 repayment employees about corrections to their balances. Around 71,000 (approximately 1.3% of current Plan 2 debts) have been affected by technical issues. SLC and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are very sorry that this happened. Those affected … Continue reading The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening September 2026. Adults balancing responsibilities such as work and childcare will now have a new route into university and college due to reforms which create changes to the student finance system. From September 2026, for the first time ever … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Employer Bulletin: April 2026
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 April 2026 edition of Employer Bulletin … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: April 2026
New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
A new package of support will help early years settings strengthen their workforce and improve outcomes for children from the very start. Early years staff across the country will be supported to upskill and qualify as teachers through new paid degree apprenticeships, as the government marks the close of National Apprenticeship Week and continues its work to raise … Continue reading New employer grant to boost quality in early years education
Employer Bulletin: February 2026
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 February 2026 edition of Employer Bulletin … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: February 2026
Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI. Delivers on the town’s ambitions to put AI to work in overhauling public services and business, blazing a trail for the rest of the UK to follow Leading firms including Microsoft, Cisco and Adobe … Continue reading Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town
UK Armed forces launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme
Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces Britain’s young people will be given new opportunities to experience military service through a ‘gap year’ Foundation Scheme set to launch in 2026. A first wave of around 150 participants will open for recruitment from early 2026, offering young … Continue reading UK Armed forces launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme
Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
The Collection of Student Loans consultation group has confirmed since all the repayment thresholds for 2026/2027 have been confirmed and announced. (c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The hierarchy setting out the applicable repayment threshold to apply when a borrower holds multiple plan types is set out in the attached plan type hierarchy matrix. (C)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New … Continue reading Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
Employer Bulletin: December 2025
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 December 2025 edition of Employer Bulletin … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: December 2025
HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
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
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
(c)2023 PSP The Department for Education… (26th November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan 3 [Postgraduate] Income Contingent Student Loans. Income Contingent Student Loans for Plan 2 (2012-2023) undergraduate loans The income threshold and the lower interest rate threshold for repayment of Plan 2 loans to apply from April … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
SLC has received more than 1.1 million refund requests through its Digital Refund Service, which offers a self-serve route for customers to request Below Threshold refunds. The figure has been announced 29th October 2025 as the Studemt Loan Company (SLC) issues its annual Student loan repayments via PAYE eligible for refund - Tax Year 2024/25. The … Continue reading Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
Student Loan deduction guidance corrected
Guidance for employers on making employees’ student loan and postgraduate loan deductions in different circumstances has been updated with a correction (21st October 2025). The change made: Information about what to do if an employee dies has been corrected. Student loan and postgraduate loan repayment guidance for employers Previously the guidance implied that student loan … Continue reading Student Loan deduction guidance corrected
Employer Bulletin: October 2025
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 October edition of Employer Bulletin includes … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: October 2025
Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
Almost 10,000 high-achieving young people will receive letters from students at Kings College London encouraging them to consider a university education. Thousands of teenagers in some of the country’s most deprived and under-represented areas are being inspired by their peers to apply for university through personalised letters in the post. The letters contain real-life success … Continue reading Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2026 for payroll. We believe that PAYadvice was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the various resources needed by payroll professional and payroll software developers in preparation for the April 2021 through April 2025 changes, even to … Continue reading Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Students – be vigilant of scams
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is warning new and returning students to be vigilant of scams, as the new 25/26 academic year gets underway In September, SLC will pay approximately £2.2billion in maintenance payments to almost one million students as they start and return to university. However, at this time of year, students can be … Continue reading Students – be vigilant of scams
Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2026 confirmed
The HMRC Collection of Student Loan - consultation group meeting held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025, has shared and confirmed the student Plan Type 4 (Scotland) threshold applicable from 6th April 2026. This information will be additional announced at a later point by the Scottish Parliament, they have confirmed that there is no restriction in … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2026 confirmed
Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, offers advice to help students get ready for payment This is an exciting time of year for students, especially those who are about to begin their first year and take the next major step in realising their potential. Many soon to be students up and down the country are … Continue reading Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme. Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme extended for another year in major step towards ensuring all 18-21-year-olds get the chance to earn or learn Comes as new figures today show … Continue reading Young get training and work support as Government extends £45 million scheme
Student Loans Repayment Threshold confirmed for Plan 1 and 5
The Department for Education on 19th August 2025 confirmed annual updates repayment thresholds for Plan 1 and Plan 5 Income Contingent Student Loans. Income Contingent Repayment Student Loans Undergraduate loans Income Contingent Student Loans for Plan 1 (1998-2012) undergraduate loans The repayment threshold for Plan 1 loans will rise to £26,900 from 6 April 2026 … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold confirmed for Plan 1 and 5
Advice to Students on Clearing
Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, shares practical advice on Clearing and student finance as A-level results are released this week. For students results week can be a mix of excitement and nerves. If you’re exploring Clearing, take a moment — there’s still time to sort your student finance, and we’re here to help you … Continue reading Advice to Students on Clearing
40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Tens of thousands of future construction workers to be trained up in high-demand construction skills by 2029, delivering growth and helping build new homes. More than 40,000 future builders, bricklayers, electricians, carpenters and plumbers will get cutting edge skills to get Britain building at state-of-the-art Technical Excellence Colleges. The specialist colleges will be in every … Continue reading 40,000 to get skills in Technical Excellence Colleges
Unpaid internships – call for evidence
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
Child Benefit for 16-19 year olds
Parents of teens reminded to go online to extend their Child Benefit claim If you have employees with children, aged between 16 and 19 years old, there is important information they need to know so they do not miss out on up to £1,354 a year in Child Benefit. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are … Continue reading Child Benefit for 16-19 year olds
Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have started to release change information that impacts payroll calculations from April 2026. This first area is the addition of undergraduate Student Loan Plan 5. The RTI instruction SL1 will start to indicate the use of Plan 5 in March 2026 in readiness for operating … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
Teachers benefit from pay boost
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
Half of new students missed the finance deadline last year
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding new full-time undergraduate students in England to apply now for students finance, ahead of the application deadline on 16th May 2025. Applying before the deadline is the best way to ensure that funding is in place for the start of the 25/26 academic year. Last year, almost half (45%*) of … Continue reading Half of new students missed the finance deadline last year
New Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)
New post-18 student-finance system from the 2026 to 2027 academic year. The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) applies to England and is to transform the post-18 student finance to create a single funding system. It will replace: higher education student finance loans advanced learner loans From September 2026, learners will be able to apply for LLE funding for … Continue reading New Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)
Careers guidance for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds ‘variable’
Careers guidance for post-16 students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds can vary in quality, a new report from Ofsted has found. Ofsted was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to carry out a study on the quality of careers guidance that students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds receive from further education (FE) providers: Navigating post-16 careers … Continue reading Careers guidance for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds ‘variable’
Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Dear PAYadvice.UK Agent Update: Issue 129 is available now.Get the latest guidance and information including: the Official Rate of Interest Lifetime Allowance (LTA) abolition – lump sum reporting HMRC’s new campaign helps customers 'take the hassle out of their hustle' advanced electronic signatures for R40, P87, and Marriage Allowance transfer claim form (MATCF) print and post … Continue reading Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Apply now for 25/26 student finance
Full-time undergraduate students in England are being encouraged to apply now for student finance, as the application service launches for the 25/26 academic year. The Student Loans Company (SLC) paid over 1.5 million students almost £22bn in maintenance loans, grants and tuition fees in the 23/24 academic year. And as students start to prepare for the upcoming … Continue reading Apply now for 25/26 student finance
December 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are important updates and information on: PAYE employer National Insurance contributions and Employment Allowance changes announced at Autumn Budget 2024 automatic enrolment … Continue reading December 2024 Employer Bulletin
April 2025 Postgraduate loan repayment threshold frozen
As anticipated by PAYadvice.UK, the Department for Education (DfE) and Welsh Government has confirmed (Thursday 14th November 2024) the Postgraduate Income Contingent Student Loans repayment threshold to apply from 6th April 2025. From 6th April 2025 the repayment threshold for Postgraduate loans will continue to be frozen at: £21,000. (c) PAYadvice.UK 2024 Part of Tax … Continue reading April 2025 Postgraduate loan repayment threshold frozen
Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2025 confirmed
HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has confirmed (Wednesday 13th November 2024), the student Plan Type 4 (Scotland) threshold applicable from 6th April 2025 The threshold is to rise to: £32,745 The only remaining value to be confirmed is the Postgraduate Threshold, although some may predict that the threshold will again remain frozen. The thresholds … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2025 confirmed
Student tuition fees and maintenance loans to rise
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
Student Smishing Scams
Student advice at start of 24/25 academic year At the start of the 2024/2025 academic year, the Students Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be vigilant of smishing scams. Scammers target students at this time of year as they receive their first maintenance loan payment. SLC is expecting to pay £2bn to students over … Continue reading Student Smishing Scams
Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
New TUC research found 46 jobs online on a single day in July 2024 advertising pay below the National Living Wage! Many are office jobs targeted at graduates and experienced workers with advertised salaries below £20,820 (the annualised minimum wage) The new Fair Work Agency must lead to a step change in enforcement to stop … Continue reading Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
August 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, payroll professionals and agents. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are important updates and information on: PAYE employer liabilities and payments viewer — ‘Earlier Year Update’ becomes ‘end of tax year adjustment’ … Continue reading August 2024 Employer Bulletin
Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2025 for payroll. We believe that PAYadvice was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the various resources needed by payroll professional and payroll software developers in preparation for the April 2021 through April 2024 changes, even to … Continue reading Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 threshold increases April 2025
The Department for Education on 13th August 2024 confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for undergraduate Income Contingent Student Loans. Income Contingent Student Loans for Plan 1 (1998-2012) undergraduate loans The repayment threshold for Plan 1 loans will rise to £26,065 from 6th April 2025 to 5th April 2026. Income Contingent Student Loans for Plan … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 threshold increases April 2025
A – level results: Student Loan advice for clearing 2024
The long summer wait for exam results will finally end for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as A-level results drop Thursday 15th August 2024. Once students receive their results and the initial excitement or disappointment has settled, important decisions will be made, which for some will involve finding a course through Clearing. Clearing is … Continue reading A – level results: Student Loan advice for clearing 2024
Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme
Giving young people from under-represented groups the opportunity to pursue a career in aviation. Aviation Minister rallies industry to get more people to choose a career in aviation through skills and outreach scheme latest funding adds to £1.5 million funding for skills training, with wider outreach having already propelled 100,000 young people into the sector … Continue reading Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme
Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Thousands of young people travelling to popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Border Force … Continue reading Young Brits warned of dangers of modern slavery abroad
Applying for a Student loan – get your NINO
With A level students planning their next steps in life, those starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to get National Insurance and tax information they need to complete their student finance applications, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Those applying for a student loan for the 2024 to 2025 academic year are … Continue reading Applying for a Student loan – get your NINO
Need a student loan – Apply now
The Student Loans Company is urging new students to apply now. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging new students to submit their student finance application now, as new research suggests almost half aren’t planning to apply until later in the year. The student finance application service for the 2024/2025 academic year opened earlier this … Continue reading Need a student loan – Apply now
Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
National Minimum Wage increases imminent National Minimum Wage applies to all employees and workers who have reached school leaving age at the relevant point to where they live in the United Kingdom and are at least 16. For pay reference periods starting on or after 1st April 2024, there are significant increases in the National … Continue reading Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
Postgraduate Loan threshold for April 2024 frozen
The Student Loans Company and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that the Postgraduate Loan (PGL) threshold for 2024-2025 tax year. The annual thresholds and rates for PGL and for each of the Student Loan (SL) plan types are: The Plan Type 1 annual threshold for 2024 to 2025 is £24,990.00The deduction Rate is … Continue reading Postgraduate Loan threshold for April 2024 frozen
Students in England asked to sign up to SFE’s mailing list
The Student Loan Company (SLC) is encouraging prospective students to starting planning their student finance as Student Finance England (SFE) launches its mailing list The full-time, undergraduate application service for the 24/25 academic year is expected to open in March 2024, and by signing up, students will be among the first to receive an email … Continue reading Students in England asked to sign up to SFE’s mailing list
Student Loan Plan 4 threshold for April 2024 confirmed
HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has confirmed (Monday 4th December 2024), the student Plan Type 4 (Scotland) threshold applicable from 6th April 2024. The threshold is to rise to: £31,395 The only remaining value to be confirmed is the Postgraduate Threshold, although some may predict that the threshold will again remain frozen. The thresholds … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 4 threshold for April 2024 confirmed
Students – don’t be scammed
New to paying tax? Criminals posing as HMRC may contact you offering a tax refund or to tell you your National Insurance number has been used in a fraud. Make sure you’re on your guard! Identify tax scam phone calls, emails and text messages Check what to look for first HMRC suggest that you use … Continue reading Students – don’t be scammed
Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law, paving the way for a radical transformation of the student finance system. New measures have been enshrined in law that will transform student finance, allowing colleges and universities to charge different fees for different courses and opening up opportunities for adults to study in a way that works for … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law
Overcharged Student Loan for those who Self Assess who have payrolled benefits in kind
As part of agent update 112 published 20th September 2023, HMRC have provided a response to a submitted question around Pay-rolled Benefits in Kind and Student Loan Deductions for borrowers in Self-Assessment. As a result of the question HMRC now confirm that for some student loan borrowers in repayment, that they were being over charged … Continue reading Overcharged Student Loan for those who Self Assess who have payrolled benefits in kind
Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust Fund account. Almost 430,000 18-21 year olds have an unclaimed Child Trust Fund, worth an average of £2,000. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are urging them to claim their cash as part of UK Savings … Continue reading Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Summer and seasonal only staff – Pension obligations
Social media groups have seen some questions by employers and payroll on whether there are pension requirement for temporary summer and seasonal workers. The Pension Regulator has issued guidance for employers of temporary workers to outline the employers legal obligations, choices and activities that are required. Employing seasonal or temporary staff If you employ seasonal … Continue reading Summer and seasonal only staff – Pension obligations
Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2024
The Department for Education has confirmed the Student Loan thresholds for Plan Type 1 and 2 to be operated from 6th April 2024. From 6 April 2024, the repayment threshold for pre-2012 (Plan 1) loans will rise to £24,990. The income threshold for post-2012 (Plan 2) from April 2024 will remain frozen at £27,295 as … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2024
Legislation updates 2024 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2024 for payroll. We believe that PAYadvice was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the various resources needed by payroll professional and payroll software developers in preparation for the April 2021 through April 2023 changes, even to … Continue reading Legislation updates 2024 for payroll
New Student Loan Plan 5 is on its way – payroll deduction start April 2026
For students starting university in England this coming 2023 academic year, a new undergraduate and postgraduate student loan plan type 5 is introduced. We already have: Repayment plan 1 - If the course was started before 1st September 2012 (England and Wales); and also for loans in Northern Ireland Repayment plan 2 - If the … Continue reading New Student Loan Plan 5 is on its way – payroll deduction start April 2026
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 UK. New government restrictions on student visa routes are claimed to substantially cut net migration by restricting the ability for international students to bring family members on all but post-graduate research routes and banning people … Continue reading Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
Generic Notifications for student loans – What’s the point!
Student and postgraduate loan generic notification service messages to employers As part of the April 2023 Employer bulletin, the HMRC reminds employers that they send student and postgraduate loan generic notification service messages to employers as a reminder: to start taking student or postgraduate loan deductions, or both to stop taking student or postgraduate loan … Continue reading Generic Notifications for student loans – What’s the point!
UK Payroll numbers hit new record
HMRC Real Time Information submission have indicated a new record number of people on payroll according to the Office For National Statistics (ONS). The UK employment rate was estimated at 75.7% in November 2022 to January 2023, 0.1 percentage points higher than the previous three-month period. The increase in employment was driven by part-time employees … Continue reading UK Payroll numbers hit new record
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities for those that might have never considered … Continue reading Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
Cost of living boost for students
Financial package to help students with living costs and a further freeze on tuition fees. Students in need are to benefit from additional financial support designed to ease cost of living pressures and help them to meet everyday costs whilst they are completing their studies. In recognition of the challenges some students have faced due … Continue reading Cost of living boost for students
Students warned to lookout for phishing and online scams.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be on the lookout for phishing and online scams as the next student loan payment date approaches in January. Scammers may try to trick students into giving away personal and financial information by sending fake emails and texts, or calling and pretending to be from SLC, … Continue reading Students warned to lookout for phishing and online scams.
Student Loan Thresholds Confirmed for April 2023
As part of the April 2023 changes to payroll, the HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has additionally confirmed the remaining student and postgraduate loans repayment thresholds. Plant Type 1 (with change) & Plan Type 2 (frozen - no change) had previously been confirmed. Additionally the threshold the threshold for Plan Type 4 for Scotland … Continue reading Student Loan Thresholds Confirmed for April 2023
October 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
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
Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and phishing scams as the new academic year starts. They will pay more than £2billion to 2 million students over the coming weeks and reminding students to be vigilant. As payments make their way, the company is warning Freshers and returning students … Continue reading Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
Over 16 million households receive cost of living council tax rebate
Around 90% of eligible households have received the government’s £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living. Around 9 out of 10 of eligible households have received £150 cost of living rebate Anyone yet to receive the rebate can make a claim to local authority Rebate part of £37 billion of government … Continue reading Over 16 million households receive cost of living council tax rebate
Parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds have less than one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
While young people are considering their future beyond their GCSE or Scottish National Certificate results, HMRC is asking parents and carers to make sure they update their Child Benefit records by 31st August 2022, or risk seeing their payments end. HMRC has written to 1.3 million parents and carers of children, who are in the … Continue reading Parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds have less than one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training.
Students encouraged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week
Students should get up to date with 3 vaccines: Men ACWY (meningitis), MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and, for female students, HPV, before the start of the new term. Students heading to university in September are being encouraged to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week to protect themselves … Continue reading Students encouraged to get up to date with vaccinations ahead of Freshers’ Week
Clearing a path to higher education
Ahead of the release of A-Level results on Thursday 18th August 2022, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is sharing its top tips for prospective students going through Clearing this year. It’s predicted that this year’s Clearing window will be busier than ever, due to a range of factors, including an increase in the number of … Continue reading Clearing a path to higher education
Legislation updates 2023 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update for 2021 and then 2022 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 20 thousand hits and downloads since its launch at the beginning of 2021 - PAYadvice.UK are constructing its PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2023 for payroll. We believe that PAYadvice was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the … Continue reading Legislation updates 2023 for payroll
Student Loan Plan 1 & 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2023
The Department for Education has confirmed the Student Loan thresholds for Plan Type 1 and 2 to be operated from 6th April 2023. From 6 April 2023, the repayment threshold for pre-2012 (Plan 1) loans will rise to £22,015. The income threshold for post-2012 (Plan 2) from April 2023 will remain frozen at £27,295 as … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 & 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2023
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 address on the first Full Payment Submission (FPS). Failure may result in an individual not being correctly identified, duplication, application by HMRC of a Temporary Reference Number (TRN) and the individuals record being placed into … Continue reading Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
Autumn 2022 students – apply for student loans
The Student Loan Company (SLC) is urging new full time undergraduate students in England to apply for their student finance before the deadline on 20th May 2022. It’s estimated that around 1.5 million people will attend college or university this autumn, and the Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to apply for student finance … Continue reading Autumn 2022 students – apply for student loans
COVID-19 travel restrictions removed
The government will remove the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers from 4am Friday 18th March 2022. from 4am 18th March 2022 no-one entering the UK will need to take tests or complete a passenger locator formremaining managed hotel quarantine capacity will be fully stood down from the end of March, making the … Continue reading COVID-19 travel restrictions removed
February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
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
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the benefits of apprenticeships. The week aims to celebrate and promote the fantastic benefits which apprenticeships offer both learners and employers, spotlighting businesses who are investing in this life-changing education route. Secretary of State for Education, … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
Student Loan Plan 2 and Post-Graduate loan thresholds frozen
The Plan 2 and PGL thresholds for 2022/2023 have been confirmed. Statement - Higher Education update Both thresholds remain at their tax year 2021/2022 levels, i.e.: Plan 2 - £27,295 per year (£2,274 per month, or £524 per week) Post-Graduate - £21,000 per year (£1,750 per month or £404 per week) So the confirmed Student … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 2 and Post-Graduate loan thresholds frozen
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they move into work. The Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Access to Work Adjustment Passport is to help ease the transition from university into employment by reducing the need for repeated health assessments. A pilot … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
New qualification to give core digital skills
Ofqual has launched a second consultation on its remaining policy proposals and draft: Technical consultation on regulating Digital Functional Skills qualifications The qualifications are being introduced by the Department for Education (DfE) and will be designed to teach core digital skills needed for life and work. Ofqual will regulate these new qualifications. Ofqual consulted on … Continue reading New qualification to give core digital skills
Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the beginning of 2021, following the UK budget on 27th October trigger and confirming a number of payroll changes for April 2022, along with announcement by States of Guernsey and States of Jersey - PAYadvice.UK have … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Salary boosts for new maths, science and computing teachers
Teachers in the early years of their careers will be able to get a salary boost of up to £3,000 tax-free to teach maths, physics, chemistry and computing. This will support recruitment and retention of specialist teachers in these subjects and in the schools and areas that need them most. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced … Continue reading Salary boosts for new maths, science and computing teachers
Student Loan Plan 2 and Postgraduate Loan thresholds frozen
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a freeze to the Plan 2 and Postgraduate student loan repayment thresholds. Plan 2 repayment threshold Plan 2 student loans are those taken out for a course starting after 1st September 2012 for England and Wales.Plan 2 borrowers will continue to repay 9% of their earnings over the … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 2 and Postgraduate Loan thresholds frozen
HMRC warns students of scams
HMRC is warning university students to be wary of potential scams, especially if they have a part-time job and are new to interacting with the department. University students taking part-time jobs are at increased risk of falling victim to scams, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning. Higher numbers of students going to university this … Continue reading HMRC warns students of scams
Short university courses to provide flexible training
Learners will be able to upskill or retrain at a pace that fits their lives through short university and college courses supported by bespoke loans People looking to study or train throughout their lives will have access to short university or college courses, in a major shake-up of traditional higher education. Universities and further education … Continue reading Short university courses to provide flexible training
Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
The Department for Education (DfE) confirmed the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans and Mortgage Style Student Loans. Income Contingent Student Loans for pre-2012 (Plan 1) loans From 6 April 2022, the repayment threshold for pre-2012 (Plan 1) loans will rise to £20,195. PSP 2021(c) Income Contingent Student Loans for post-2012 … Continue reading Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
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 Bulletin there are updates and information on the following: Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates and information Coronavirus: how HMRC will continue to support customers and the economyClaim working from home tax reliefContinued support for businesses: Statutory Sick … Continue reading HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
New and returning students urged to apply now for student finance
There is one simple step students should take to ensure their finances are in place by start of the next academic year – Apply Now, says Derek Ross, Executive Director, Operations In 2020, SLC processed and paid more students than ever before and the next academic year looks set to be another record-breaker. Data published … Continue reading New and returning students urged to apply now for student finance
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 learning. A significant number (70%) say apprenticeships will be vital to their recovery from the disruption caused by Covid-19, with 72% planning to take on more apprentices over the next 12 months. TrainingZone explores the … Continue reading Work-based learning key to post-COVID-19 recovery – OU
Students invited to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 21/22
Students in England are being encouraged to apply for student finance as soon as possible to ensure their finances are in place for the new academic year. Full-time undergraduate students in England are being encouraged to apply now for student finance, as the application service opens for the 21/22 academic year. So far this year, … Continue reading Students invited to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 21/22
All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
Whole families and households with primary school, secondary school and college age children, including childcare and support bubbles, will be able to test themselves twice every week from home as schools return from 8th March 2021. Tests can be ordered and collected from local sites, or administered through workplace testing programmes. Getting a rapid test … Continue reading All households with children of school age to get 2 rapid COVID-19 tests per person per week
2021/2022 New Starter Checklists available
GOV.UK have published the new adjusted HMRC ‘New Starter Checklist’. Some years ago these were referenced as P46. These have been adjusted to combine the student loan and postgraduate loans information requests into two questions 9 and 10, and incorporate the new Scottish Student Loan Plan 4 which commences collection from pay from 6th April … Continue reading 2021/2022 New Starter Checklists available