Articles and information in relation to UK Payroll for business, employers and employees.
For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends, however, Boxing Day is a … Continue reading Christmas 2026 and New Year 2027 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
Holiday pay clampdown is on its way with new employer recording obligations and Holiday Pay compliance being introduced alongside the … Continue reading Employers required to keep holiday records
The Home Office have issued guidance for those travelling to Europe from Friday 2nd October 2025. Whether for holiday. Business … Continue reading Travelling to Europe?
UK government launches campaign to raise awareness of EU’s Entry/Exit System. British travellers and holiday,Akers are being advised to prepare … Continue reading Preparing British travellers for EU border changes
With the Easter Break coming upon us soon, some workers and employees may be wodnering what their rights are to … Continue reading Holidays and Easter 2025
new fees for passport applications on 10th April 2025 The Home Office and HM Passports have proposed increases to passport … Continue reading Passport fee change 10th April 2025
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the … Continue reading Pre-travel ETA applications for non-Europeans opens
New analysis shows more than a million employees didn’t get any of the paid holiday they were entitled to last … Continue reading Over 1.1 million employees denied their holiday pay rights
UKHSA urges overseas travellers, including Hajj pilgrims, to check well in advance to ensure they are up to date and … Continue reading Travellers urged to check on vaccinations to protect against risks
The passport fees increased on 11th April 2024. The increases (which are subject to parliamentary) include: a standard online application … Continue reading Passport application fees rise
Many employers and even payroll professionals have welcomed what some claim is a return of the 12.07% holiday pay method … Continue reading New Holiday Pay 12.07% – not as easy as you think!
An interactive map detailing events taking place to celebrate the Coronation has been launched by the Department for Culture, Media … Continue reading Public encouraged to add Coronation events to digital map
The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications The government will introduce new passport fees … Continue reading Thinking about holidays? Passport fees are rising!
The Prime Minister has proclaimed an additional bank holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The … Continue reading 8th May 2023 Bank holiday proclaimed
New laws introduced entitling unpaid carers to 1 week of unpaid leave a year. new laws introduced entitling unpaid carers … Continue reading Boost for carers who will receive new unpaid leave entitlement
Buckingham Palace is pleased to announce that the Coronation of His Majesty The King will take place on Saturday 6th … Continue reading Coronation Saturday 6th May 2023
The department for Business Enterprise and Industrial Strategy have issued the following information and guidance. Monday 19th September 2022 will … Continue reading 19th September 2022 confirmed as State Funeral and Bank Holiday
King Charles III has approved, at the ceremony St James palace proclaiming him as monarch, a bank holiday across the … Continue reading State funeral will be a public holiday
The Supreme Court have dismissed the Harpur Trust appeal against the Court of Appeal ruling on percentage holiday pay scheme … Continue reading Supreme Court Holiday Pay ruling – 12.07% is unlawful
People are being urged not to leave their application for a British passport to the last minute, with demand currently … Continue reading Allow up to ten weeks to apply for a British passport
Families struggling financially, or facing illness, isolation or bereavement, will have an opportunity for a weekend break thanks to a … Continue reading 800 families facing tough times to be offered holidays
Holiday entitlements and pay are some of the most misunderstood and abused employment rights law in the UK. Statistics show … Continue reading Holiday accrual, how does it work?
Now that restrictions are starting to lift, our minds may turn to travel and holidays. The UK has left the … Continue reading Check a passport for travel to Europe
The TUC working in collaboration with Mother Pukka, would like to hear from parents about childcare and the upcoming summer … Continue reading How are you managing childcare provisions and support?
Charter provides clear information for passengers outlining their rights and responsibilities when travelling this summer. Passenger COVID-19 Charter published as … Continue reading COVID-19 Charter for holidaymakers launched