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Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Category: Students
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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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) … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading 2021/2022 New Starter Checklists available
2020 Student Loan guidance updated to include Scottish Plan 4 and Off-Payroll working references
Student loan and postgraduate loan repayment guidance for employers has been updated 23rd February 2021. Guidance has been updated to … Continue reading 2020 Student Loan guidance updated to include Scottish Plan 4 and Off-Payroll working references
SL1 student loan start notices – Plan 4 Scottish student loans – being issued from 5th March 2021
Are you ready to receive and apply the new SL1 notices requesting student loan deductions commence. 2021 sees the first … Continue reading SL1 student loan start notices – Plan 4 Scottish student loans – being issued from 5th March 2021
Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
PAYadvice.UK have issued its 21.4 version of the PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2021. This is a compilation of the confirmed … Continue reading Legislation Update 2021 for payroll
Student Loan nearly paid off? Switch to Direct Debit
The Student Loan Company (SLC) is urging customers to switch to Direct Debit in the final months of paying their … Continue reading Student Loan nearly paid off? Switch to Direct Debit
What is my local COVID Alert level?
The U.K. government have introduced a tool to help you find out the coronavirus restrictions in your local area by … Continue reading What is my local COVID Alert level?
October 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Dear @PAYadvice, [The] Employer Bulletin (October 2020, Issue 86) includes all of the latest COVID-19 updates to help [employers] continue … Continue reading October 2020 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Students warned of tax scam dangers
HMRC has written to universities, through Universities UK, asking them to help ensure their students know how to spot a … Continue reading Students warned of tax scam dangers
2021/2022 RTI specifications issued
The HMRC Software Developers Support Team have issued revised RTI RIM artefacts for 2021-22 version 1.0 in the technical pack … Continue reading 2021/2022 RTI specifications issued
Improving Student Loans services
A blog by Bernice McNaught, SLC’s Executive Director, Repayments and Counter Fraud Services Improving Student Loans Company service for customers … Continue reading Improving Student Loans services