Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?

For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends, however, Boxing Day is a Saturday and so the following Monday becomes a substitute day. And for Scotland the extended New Year celebrations which normally include the 2nd January which for 2027 is also a Saturday creating a substitute Bank … Continue reading Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early? →

Universal Credit payments – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025

Universal Credit payments due on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day will be paid on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Additional support for struggling families also available from the government’s extended Household Support Fund. Part of the Government’s commitment to put more money into people’s pockets through the Plan for Change. Some Universal Credit … Continue reading Universal Credit payments – Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025 →

Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers

For holiday years starting on or after 1st April 2024, Employers will be permitted to calculate annual leave entitlement as 12.07% of the hours worked in a pay period for irregular hours workers and part-year workers in the first year of employment and beyond. This does not apply to workers with regular hours who continue … Continue reading Rolled Up Holiday Pay choice for Employers →

Holiday consultation – the response

The government has responded to the consultation on reforms to retained EU employment law and the consultation on calculating holiday entitlement for irregular hours and part-time (IH&PT) workers. They will legislate to introduce reforms to annual leave and holiday pay calculations in the working time regulations. In brief, the government propose to reform or introduce … Continue reading Holiday consultation – the response →

Bank Holidays – What are my rights?

How many bank or public holidays are there? In the calendar year there are usually 8 standard bank or public holidays in England and Wales. However, in 2022 there were two additional days for the Platinum Jubilee and the Queens funeral. To add further complexity, Christmas and a new Year fell on weekends so alternate … Continue reading Bank Holidays – What are my rights? →

Public encouraged to add Coronation events to digital map

An interactive map detailing events taking place to celebrate the Coronation has been launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport The Culture Secretary has called on the public to add their own events showcasing local celebrations that will bring communities together Comes as the Prime Minister confirms he will host a ‘Big Lunch’ … Continue reading Public encouraged to add Coronation events to digital map →

8th May 2023 Bank holiday proclaimed

The Prime Minister has proclaimed an additional bank holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The bank holiday will fall on Monday 8th May 2023, following the Coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023. In line with the bank holiday to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, this will … Continue reading 8th May 2023 Bank holiday proclaimed →

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 →

Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?

As Christmas Day and New Year’s Day fall on weekends, neither is a bank holiday and therefore substitute days are used instead. So Tuesday 27th December 2022 is the official bank holiday substitute for Christmas Day and Monday 2nd January 2023 the official substitute as New Years is a Sunday. Do Bank holidays have to … Continue reading Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early? →

Coronation Saturday 6th May 2023

Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th May, 2023. The Coronation Ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Ceremony will see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort. … Continue reading Coronation Saturday 6th May 2023 →

PAY.UK Confirm Monday 19th September 2022 as a non-payment processing date for BACS

From: Pay.UK Enquiries <Enquiries@wearepay.uk> Sent: 12 September 2022 16:43To: PAYadvice.U.K.Subject: RE: External : Bank Holiday 19th September 2022 Good afternoon, We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen and we send our sincerest condolences to all those who are mourning this upsetting news. A bank holiday for the state funeral of … Continue reading PAY.UK Confirm Monday 19th September 2022 as a non-payment processing date for BACS →

19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday

The department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy have issued the following information and guidance. Monday 19th September 2022 will be a bank holiday to coincide with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral bank holiday to mark the last day of the period of national mourning Monday 19th September 2022, the date of Her … Continue reading 19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday →

State funeral will be a public holiday

King Charles III has approved, at the ceremony St James palace proclaiming him as monarch, a bank holiday across the United Kingdom for the day of the funeral of his mother Queen Elizabeth II. The date of the Funeral is yet to be confirmed but it is believed to take place ten days after the … Continue reading State funeral will be a public holiday →