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Students – don’t be scammed
Category: Students
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
2021 Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
The Department for Education (DfE) confirmed 11th August 2020 the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans … Continue reading 2021 Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement
Employer Bulletin (August 2020 – issue 85)
HMRC have issued the August 2020 edition of the Employer Bulletin covering: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and what employers need … Continue reading Employer Bulletin (August 2020 – issue 85)
Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
A new guide for employers about qualification results in England this summer is available. Employer guide to results for regulated … Continue reading Employer guide to results for regulated qualifications: summer 2020 – England
Find a restaurant – Eat Out to Help Out
From 3 to 31 August, get discounts when you eat in at restaurants that are registered with the Eat Out … Continue reading Find a restaurant – Eat Out to Help Out
Petition for refund of tuition fees
The U.K. Parliament indicates that more than 347,000 people have signed a petition calling for tuition fees to be reimbursed … Continue reading Petition for refund of tuition fees
Student Loan – 8 things you should know
To make things easier, the Student Loan Company (SLC) have put together (10th July 2020) a list of 8 things: … Continue reading Student Loan – 8 things you should know
Erroneous GNS messages relating to Student Loans
Employer Bulletin - October 2019 Issue 80 The following has been kindly provided: Dear Gentlefolk HMRC is aware some employers … Continue reading Erroneous GNS messages relating to Student Loans
Scottish Student Loans 2021 – type Plan 4
6th April 2021 sees the commencement of Student Loan deductions type Plan 4. On 9th June 2018 Scotland’s First Minister … Continue reading Scottish Student Loans 2021 – type Plan 4
Student Loan system overhaul to benefit millions of graduates
April 2020 sees the third consecutive annual increase in the repayment threshold to £26,575 (for plan type 2 loans). The … Continue reading Student Loan system overhaul to benefit millions of graduates
Student And Postgraduate Loan Thresholds Confirmed for April 2020
The Department for Education (DfE) have confirmed the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans. From 6 … Continue reading Student And Postgraduate Loan Thresholds Confirmed for April 2020