In the queue for NPW 2026 at Sky Gardens Monday 7th September saw the evening celebration of the National Payroll … Continue reading Happy National Payroll Week – the 28th annual celebration
Happy National Payroll Week – the 28th annual celebration
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Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Leading women’s health campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has been appointed as the Government’s Women's Employment Ambassador, a newly created role to support working women across … Continue reading Millions of working women set to benefit from landmark workplace health drive
Get ‘Tax Confident’
HMRC launches Tax Confident, a new website to help people understand tax in plain, simple terms. HMRC launches ‘Tax Confident’ website designed to fill tax knowledge … Continue reading Get ‘Tax Confident’
Move to eVisas update
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa eVisas will … Continue reading Move to eVisas update
HMRC revises interest rates
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate cut to 3.75% on … Continue reading HMRC revises interest rates
Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
Almost one million young people will benefit from learning or employment opportunities as a result of a major £820 million … Continue reading Young people to benefit from expanded support, new training, and work experience opportunities
UK recognises cryptocurrency as personal property
Owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the … Continue reading UK recognises cryptocurrency as personal property
Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
As a result of the Employment Rights Bill currently going through parliament and anticipated as something that will be passed, … Continue reading Tax on cancelled, moved or curtailed shifts
Budget 2025 – Tax free allowance freeze extended 3 years
As part of the budget 2025, the £12,570 tax free allowance freeze has been extended from the current freeze until … Continue reading Budget 2025 – Tax free allowance freeze extended 3 years
Update on the move to eVisas
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical immigration documents with a digital immigration status, known as an eVisa. Moving … Continue reading Update on the move to eVisas
Staff receive industry leading pay rise
Employment Rights Minister visits an Aldi supermarket in Watford following the retailer's decision to make its staff the best paid … Continue reading Staff receive industry leading pay rise
Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Salary sacrifice EV schemes Electric Vehicles (EV) are an increasing Salary Sacrifice arrangement that works being offered by employers enabling … Continue reading Boost for Britain’s electric vehicle revolution
Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will … Continue reading Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
On the afternoon of Monday 28th April 2025, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (XST) made a written ministerial statement to parliament … Continue reading Tax Update Spring 2025: Simplification, Administration, and Reform
Good practice umbrella companies
Actions to take as an umbrella company to support compliance and best practice in the temporary labour market. Prior evidence … Continue reading Good practice umbrella companies
Simpler and more accessible justice in the workplace
Employment Tribunals play a vital role in the UK justice system, resolving disputes between employers and employees. The disputes handled … Continue reading Simpler and more accessible justice in the workplace
Minimum Wage – CIPP South Live
Next up is the short update from Jenni Morris on National Minimum Wage. Increasingly employers are falling foul of NMW … Continue reading Minimum Wage – CIPP South Live
£35 million added to State Pension pots
Only two months left to boost State Pension by filling gaps in National Insurance records from 2006 onwards Since the … Continue reading £35 million added to State Pension pots
DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Millions of people, including families, pensioners, carers and those struggling to find work are set to benefit from Autumn Budget … Continue reading DWP – Autumn Budget 2024 to drive up opportunity and drive down poverty
Payrolling of benefits mandated – April 2026
As part of the Autumn Budget 2024 information, the government have confirmed that from April 2026, it will be mandatory … Continue reading Payrolling of benefits mandated – April 2026
My HMRC account does not balance – PAYE charge queries
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, the HMRC has provided information for employers where they may have a … Continue reading My HMRC account does not balance – PAYE charge queries
UK Armed Forces Veterans, care givers and abuse victims given social housing exemption
Further support to house UK Armed Forces Veterans in housing need. Domestic abuse victims and care leavers under 25 to … Continue reading UK Armed Forces Veterans, care givers and abuse victims given social housing exemption
SAYE bonus rate change – 16th August 2024
Some employees can save money via SAYE (Save As You Earn) to purchase discounted shares in their employer. SAYE schemes … Continue reading SAYE bonus rate change – 16th August 2024
New government – First steps for change
The following has been issued by the Primeminister office: We’ll make an immediate impact on people’s lives with our six … Continue reading New government – First steps for change
Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) is on its way – April 2025
The new statutory allowance (SNCP) is planned to be introduced in April 2025; this is for parents who have a … Continue reading Statutory Neonatal Care Pay (SNCP) is on its way – April 2025
Football agent fees – avoiding penalties
HMRC have published updated guidance on their view on dual representation, and the approaches to take to lower the risk … Continue reading Football agent fees – avoiding penalties
2024/2025 P60 design
HMRC have issued the RD1 Specification for employers substitute forms P60 for the new 2024/2025 tax year. The RD1 guide … Continue reading 2024/2025 P60 design
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
The Payroll Services Summit – Part 2 – Leveraging payroll data to drive value
The second session at the PayDashboard/Experian event was presented by BDO. The session looked at leveraging payroll data. With increasing … Continue reading The Payroll Services Summit – Part 2 – Leveraging payroll data to drive value
New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
Parents who refuse to pay child maintenance will face accelerated sanctions as Ministers announce the introduction of new powers to … Continue reading New crackdown on parents who refuse to pay child maintenance launched
Ban and tagging for those who abused Bounce Back Loan
Bounce Back Loans were a government scheme in which active businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic could take out interest-free, … Continue reading Ban and tagging for those who abused Bounce Back Loan
HMRC professional standards for compliance
HMRC’s Customer Compliance Group (CCG) have introduced a set of Compliance Professional Standards. The Standards set out how HMRC should … Continue reading HMRC professional standards for compliance
New information hub for company directors launched to help make the right decisions at the right time
The Insolvency Service has launched a new online information hub to support company directors on Monday 10th July 2023. The … Continue reading New information hub for company directors launched to help make the right decisions at the right time
Free flu vaccine for secondary school pupils
All secondary school pupils eligible for free flu vaccine as government expands vaccination programme. Over 3 million secondary school pupils … Continue reading Free flu vaccine for secondary school pupils
Support measures for mortgage holders
An increasing number of homeowners will be worried about rising interest rates & the impact on mortgages. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt … Continue reading Support measures for mortgage holders
HMRC late payment interest charge rises
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 5%. The … Continue reading HMRC late payment interest charge rises
Non-compete clauses to be limited
As part of the governments BREXIT reforms and the ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ published 10th May 2023, new … Continue reading Non-compete clauses to be limited
UK-wide Emergency Alert test
A new system will give the Government and emergency services the capability to send an alert directly to mobiles phones … Continue reading UK-wide Emergency Alert test
Spring Budget 2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Spring Budget 2023 to Parliament on Wednesday 15th March 2023. For the full … Continue reading Spring Budget 2023
Coronation weekend celebrations that will bring communities together
Millions of people across the country and the Commonwealth are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King … Continue reading Coronation weekend celebrations that will bring communities together
Five more tax avoidance schemes named
HMRC names 5 more tax avoidance schemes, as part of their crack-down on tax avoidance promoters. HM Revenue and Customs … Continue reading Five more tax avoidance schemes named
Holiday activity clubs to continue in 2023
Government confirms funding for holiday activities and food programme for 2023, supporting hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families. … Continue reading Holiday activity clubs to continue in 2023
Welsh Income Tax April 2023
Welsh Rates of Income Tax (WRIT) The process for Wales involves the UK Government reducing each of the three income … Continue reading Welsh Income Tax April 2023
Nation falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
National two-minute silence takes place to remember those who died in conflict Members of the Royal Family and senior politicians … Continue reading Nation falls silent on Remembrance Sunday
Chancellor Statement – 17th October 2022
Speech to the House of Commons as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Mr Speaker, The central responsibility of any government … Continue reading Chancellor Statement – 17th October 2022
Employment boost for people receiving mental health support
£122 million boost to service will give those receiving mental health support the opportunity to speak to employment advisers Employment … Continue reading Employment boost for people receiving mental health support
New Royal Cypher for King Charles III
The first letters have been franked with the new cypher of The King in the Court Post Office at Buckingham … Continue reading New Royal Cypher for King Charles III
£150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin
Six million people who are paid certain disability benefits will begin to receive a one-off payment of £150 from Tuesday … Continue reading £150 Disability Cost of Living Payments begin
Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022)
It is with great sadness to hear the message issued at Buckingham Palace Thursday 9th September 2022: The Queen died … Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II (1926 – 2022)
Supporting female offenders
Female offenders to be diverted from life of crime with targeted support Women helped to get off drugs, off the … Continue reading Supporting female offenders
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.
Heat-health advice issued
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office is reminding people to take precautions … Continue reading Heat-health advice issued
Resignations and appointments
Nadhim Zahawi appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer The Queen has approve the appointments of the Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP … Continue reading Resignations and appointments
Help with Easter childcare costs
Working parents can get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and out-of-school activities … Continue reading Help with Easter childcare costs
Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
Latest TUC polling by Britain Thinks reveals majority of workers say they have experienced surveillance in the past year Overwhelming … Continue reading Intrusive worker surveillance “spiralling out of control”
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
HMRC responds to claims
HMRC, 100 Parliament Street Responses to myths, misconceptions and inaccurate stories or claims about HMRC. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) … Continue reading HMRC responds to claims
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
PAYadvice.UK publishes its 1000th post
WordPress has congratulated PAYadvice.UK on its 1,000th post. at the same time the number of hits of its news pages … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes its 1000th post
That was the Autumn budget 2021 – the Payroll impacts
So the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the second budget of 2021 on Wednesday 27th October with much anticipation of … Continue reading That was the Autumn budget 2021 – the Payroll impacts
Need to register for self assessment?
HMRC are reminded those who need to undertake self-assessment this time that didn’t need to last time need to register … Continue reading Need to register for self assessment?
Millions of the UK’s most vulnerable are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine
Millions are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine from as the government confirms it has accepted the final advice … Continue reading Millions of the UK’s most vulnerable are to be offered a COVID-19 booster vaccine
Targeted training for staff to teach early language and numeracy skills
Funding for training to help two to four year-olds with language and mathematic skills, as part of early years recovery … Continue reading Targeted training for staff to teach early language and numeracy skills
Health and Social Care levy rates – National Insurance
From April 2022 the government we will create a new, UK-wide, 1.25 per cent Health and Social Care Levy on … Continue reading Health and Social Care levy rates – National Insurance
Real Time Information internet submissions: 2022 to 2023 technical specifications published
HMRC have published the Real Time Information (RTI) Rules and Interface Management (RIM) artefacts and supporting technical specifications for software … Continue reading Real Time Information internet submissions: 2022 to 2023 technical specifications published
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
Job Retention Scheme July update
Submit your CJRS claims for June If you haven’t submitted your June claim, employers must do so by Wednesday 14th … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme July update
Job Retention Scheme updates 1st July 2021
Only one update to the guidance this past week - employees will be able to view the claims made by … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme updates 1st July 2021
Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd June 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has had further updates applied on Thursday 3rd June 2021. Although there are a … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updates 3rd June 2021
Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns
Longer opening hours in England will help people return to the high streets safely when non-essential shops re-open from 12th … Continue reading Extended opening hours to continue when non-essential retail returns
IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Umbrellas and Agencies
This article is based on HMRC information ESM2390. What is an ‘umbrella company‘? There is no statutory definition of an … Continue reading IR35/Off-Payroll Working – Umbrellas and Agencies
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – pay reference periods commencing Thursday 1st April 2021
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage uplift for 2021/2022 applies for pay periods starting 1st April 2021. Along … Continue reading National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – pay reference periods commencing Thursday 1st April 2021
COVID-19 support – latest information
Dear @PAYadvice, I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your clients. … Continue reading COVID-19 support – latest information
48,000 businesses already registered to offer workplace testing
Workplace testing programme ramps up as 48,000 businesses register for free, regular and rapid tests for their employees. Regular, rapid … Continue reading 48,000 businesses already registered to offer workplace testing
“IS IT WRONG TO SAY PAYROLL IS EXCITING?” WITH SIMON PARSONS
Nick Day is joined on The Payroll Podcast sofa by joined by Simon Parsons, Director UK Compliance Strategies at SD … Continue reading “IS IT WRONG TO SAY PAYROLL IS EXCITING?” WITH SIMON PARSONS
February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
HMRC have published their new format web delivered Employer Bulletin. It’s absolutely packed with important information which will aid payroll … Continue reading February 2021 Employer Bulletin published
HMRC – a word about scams
306,000 reports of phone scams HMRC indicate that they have received more than 306,000 reports about phone scams in the … Continue reading HMRC – a word about scams
Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2021/2022 EB5
The HMRC Software Support Team (SDST) have issued the updated National Insurance Contributions guidance for software developers. Effective for the … Continue reading Software Developers HMRC NI Guidance 2021/2022 EB5
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)
Revised New Starter Checklist for April 2021 proposed – Student and Postgraduate Loan questions simplified
April 2021 sees the introduction of the Scottish Student Loan deduction with the new Student Loan Plan 4. As a … Continue reading Revised New Starter Checklist for April 2021 proposed – Student and Postgraduate Loan questions simplified
Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
PAYadvice.UK wishes all its readers a really good Christmas and holiday season break. We look forward to a great new … Continue reading Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Statement: Tax exemptions: Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests and easement for employer-provided cycles exemption
Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests: Exemption from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions On 9 July 2020, the Government agreed to … Continue reading Statement: Tax exemptions: Employer-reimbursed coronavirus antigen tests and easement for employer-provided cycles exemption
PAYadvice.UK reaches 500 posts with over 400 followers
WordPress has congratulated PAYadvice.UK on reaching 500 posts since the first post on 19th April 2019. In 2020 there have … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK reaches 500 posts with over 400 followers
Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
The HMRC guidance - Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has … Continue reading Furlough grant to support job retention not job losses from 1st December 2020
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.50 IN UK AND £10.85 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES
Living Wage Week, from 9-15 November 2020, is a UK-wide celebration of the almost 7,000 employers that have voluntarily committed … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.50 IN UK AND £10.85 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES
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!
Make sure your business is COVID-19 secure
The government have simplified their #WorkingSafely guidance to highlight the priority steps businesses should take to protect their staff and … Continue reading Make sure your business is COVID-19 secure
Corporate Criminal Offences – more than just a legislative tool, and why you should care
HMT by PSP (c)2019 Customer Stakeholder Engagement Team| HM Revenue & Customs have provided the following: Back in September 2017, … Continue reading Corporate Criminal Offences – more than just a legislative tool, and why you should care
Payrolling – tax employees’ benefits through your payroll
Dear @PAYadvice, We’re continuing to help employers, businesses and individuals with online support during this difficult period. Almost all benefits … Continue reading Payrolling – tax employees’ benefits through your payroll
Why don’t workers report NMW underpayments?
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) have repeatedly stressed the importance of Government action to encourage workers to make complaints about … Continue reading Why don’t workers report NMW underpayments?
Employers with furlough discrepancies being contacted by HMRC
The Job Retention Scheme has assisted 9.6 million jobs with over 1.2 million employers have made furlough grant claims. Whilst … Continue reading Employers with furlough discrepancies being contacted by HMRC
How changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 1 September impact you
Dear PAYadvice, We’re writing to remind you about changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from 1 September and what this … Continue reading How changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme on 1 September impact you
Employer Salary Advance Schemes – FCA view
The Financial Conduct Authority has made a statement ‘the risks and benefits of Employer Salary Advance Schemes (ESAS) and what … Continue reading Employer Salary Advance Schemes – FCA view
HMRC texting Tax Credit claimants about National Minimum Wage
Working Tax Credit recipients are known to be twice as likely to be underpaid the National Minimum Wage. Failure by … Continue reading HMRC texting Tax Credit claimants about National Minimum Wage
#COVID-19 shielding ends
With the gradual lifting of restrictions, changes introduced on Saturday 1st August 2020 see the official end to shielding requirements. … Continue reading #COVID-19 shielding ends
Apprentices get job boost
A new online and telephone support service for apprentices who have lost their jobs during the Covid-19 outbreak has been … Continue reading Apprentices get job boost
Job Retention Bonus
The Job Retention Bonus is a one-off payment to employers of £1,000 for every employee who they previously claimed for … Continue reading Job Retention Bonus
UK PM Downing Street briefing – putting on the breaks
At the prime ministers Downing Street briefing Friday 31st July, relaxation of rules that were proposed to be implemented from … Continue reading UK PM Downing Street briefing – putting on the breaks
Reward 300 2020
We are delighted that P Simon Parsons has been named as part of the Reward 300 for 2020 within 50 … Continue reading Reward 300 2020
Pregnant and being made redundant! #COVID19 #coronavirus
E by ZJ (c)2019 Question We have an employee who is being made redundant, her qualifying week falls before her … Continue reading Pregnant and being made redundant! #COVID19 #coronavirus