Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2027 for payroll. We believe that PAYadvice was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the various resources needed by payroll professional and payroll software developers in preparation for the April 2021 through April 2026 changes, even to … Continue reading Legislation updates 2027 for payroll
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Real Living Wage increases to £14.10 in UK and £15.45 in London
Half a million workers are set for a pay boost worth over £1,250 a year as nearly 17,000 employers are signed up to pay the real Living Wage, including IKEA, Uniqlo and Everton FC. One in seven UK employees works for a Living Wage Employer. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Living Wage campaign, … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £14.10 in UK and £15.45 in London
25 years of the Living Wage
The Living Wage Foundation published its report 16th July 2026 exploring the impact of the campaign for a real Living Wage in the UK over its 25-year history. The report tracks the development of the movement, from its creation by low paid workers in East London in 2001, all the way through to the present day. Today, … Continue reading 25 years of the Living Wage
Why Living Hours Employers guarantee 16 hours’ work
The Living Wage foundation For over 20 years, the Living Wage Foundation has championed decent wages, working with nearly 16,000 employers, securing over £4.2 billion in pay rises for low paid workers and changing millions of lives. But high levels of insecure work are trapping millions of people in poverty, which makes it impossible to … Continue reading Why Living Hours Employers guarantee 16 hours’ work
National Living Wage rises to £12.71
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New minimum wage rates come into force [for pay reference period starting{ from 1st April [2026], following Low Pay Commission recommendations. Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force for pay reference period from 1st April 2026. These rates bring into effect recommendations made by the … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71
Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Half a million workers are set for a pay boost as over 16,000 employers are signed up to pay the real Living Wage, including IKEA, Everton FC and Aviva. Popular high-street retailer Uniqlo is the latest to announce it is joining the Living Wage movement. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate independently calculated based on what is needed to … Continue reading Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
Although employers may have set payment rates at or above the National Minimum Wage for their workers and employees, some even using the higher Living Wage (the voluntary living wage foundation rate), many appear to also get their workers to do extra time for free or count certain work activity as unpaid. All work time … Continue reading Another 103 employers caught not paying for time worked!
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks UK workers paid below the real Living Wage face severe hardship as prices rise. Many have no financial buffer to absorb higher costs or deal with emergencies. Housing costs in particular are putting pressure on household budgets. The financial … Continue reading In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
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 in the UK. Store assistants at Aldi to receive a big pay boost as the retailer becomes among the first to pay at least £13.02 per hour to all staff. Minister visits store to celebrate … Continue reading Staff receive industry leading pay rise
National Living Wage April 2026 projection
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026. The Government has published the Low Pay Commission’s remit for the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) that will apply from April 2026. £12.71 Read the Low Pay Commission’s remit for 2025 On the … Continue reading National Living Wage April 2026 projection
Isle of Man – April 2025 minimum wage rise confirmed
The Isle of Man’s Minimum Wage rates will increase from 1st April 2025, following Tynwald approval at the February sitting, with the Single Hourly Rate increasing to £12.25, and the Youth Rate increasing to £9.55. The Accommodation Offset will remain unchanged. (c) PAYadvice 2025 In addition, the Department for Enterprise (the Department) confirmed that work … Continue reading Isle of Man – April 2025 minimum wage rise confirmed
Isle of Man – minimum wage rate proposal changed
On 4th February 2025 and following feedback from industry and a range of representatives, the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise (The Department) and Treasury have revised the Minimum Wage proposals originally set out on 17th January 2025. The new proposals will see Tynwald asked to approve a single initial increase to the main rate … Continue reading Isle of Man – minimum wage rate proposal changed
Isle of Man minimum wage change proposals 2025
The Isle of Man Tynwald (Parliament) is being asked to approve increases to the Isle of Man’s Minimum Wage at the February 2025 sitting which, if approved, will see the rate achieve parity with the current Living Wage of £13.05 during 2025. The new rates, proposed by both the Department for Enterprise and Treasury, will … Continue reading Isle of Man minimum wage change proposals 2025
42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials
Living Wage Foundation research reveals that 42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage, around 2.2 million people, have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials. They also found that 58% of workers earning below the real Living Wage, around 3.1 million people, are unable to afford an unexpected necessary £850 … Continue reading 42% of workers earning below the real Living Wage have less than £10 left over after paying for their essentials
Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Almost half a million people working for more than 15,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital cost-of-living pay boost, as the real Living Wage rates rise to £12.60 an hour across the UK (60p or 5% increase), and £13.85 an hour in London (70p or 5.3% increase). Recent research … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
Make Work Pay first steps
British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay. Businesses and workers are to get a bigger voice at the table as Government takes the next steps in its mission to Make Work Pay Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary host senior … Continue reading Make Work Pay first steps
Minimum Wage changes
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What changes are being made to the Minimum Wage? The government are changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. For the first time, the Low … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
As part of the new Labour governments proposed 40 bills which formed part of the Kings Speech delivered on Wednesday 17th July 2024, was the inclusion of proposed changes to National Minimum Wage, forming part of the first 100 days commitment. My Government is committed to making work pay….Kings Speech 2024 The new government has … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
Isle of Man – Minimum Wage increase 1st July 2024
The Isle of Man has reviewed and announced interim increases to the Minimum Wage, and a future change to align with the Living Wage. At the May 2024 sitting of Tynwald, the following interim increased Minimum Wage Rates were approved. These rates apply from 1st July 2024. From 1st July 2024 rates The Tynwald has … Continue reading Isle of Man – Minimum Wage increase 1st July 2024
Shamed for not paying minimum wage
524 businesses have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage Employers ordered to repay workers nearly £16 million, plus an additional financial penalty, after breaches left over 172,000 workers out of pocket. Comes as the National Living Wage is set to increase by 9.8% to £11.44 an hour on 1st April, as announced … Continue reading Shamed for not paying minimum wage
Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!
Festive workers who may be missing out on the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage are being urged to check their pay. Seasonal staff and students on short-term contracts over the Christmas period, including those working in shops, hotels, Christmas markets, garden centres, restaurants and warehouses, are legally entitled to the same minimum rates … Continue reading Had a Christmas job? Check your pay!
Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
National Minimum Wage compliance approach As part of the NMW compliance approach outlined in the December 2023 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) NMW team are contacting employers, based on geographical location rather than business type. This enables NMW support across a whole range of businesses in a specific area. The HMRC aim is … Continue reading Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
Largest ever increase to minimum wage
(c) PAYadvice Ltd The Government has announced Tuesday 21st November 2023 its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on minimum wage rates to apply for pay period starting on or after 1st April 2024. We judge that this recommendation for the NLW will achieve the target first set by the Government in 2019 – … Continue reading Largest ever increase to minimum wage
‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
In a TUC blog and news article by Anjum Klair for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) - BME women far more likely to be on zero-hours contracts Analysis shows Black and minority ethnic (BME) women are nearly three times as likely to be on zero-hours contracts than white men. The TUC warns that “structural racism … Continue reading ‘End the scourge of insecure work’ – TUC
Real Living Wage rise – what about the impact on Statutory Maternity Pay
With the real Living Wage and London Living Wage announced 10% rise on the Tuesday 24th October 2023 - real Living Wage employers have a six month window to apply the rise (if current hourly rates are below) by 1st May 2024. Accredited employers choose the date of change within the six month window allowed. … Continue reading Real Living Wage rise – what about the impact on Statutory Maternity Pay
Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
10% increase in the real Living Wage as cost of living continues to hit low paid workers the hardest Over 460,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost as 14,000 Living Wage employers are signed up to pay the new rates The new real Living Wage rates are now worth over £3,000 more per … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12 in UK and £13.15 in London
Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Six Million Face Cost of Living Crisis in Insecure Jobs, with Health and Social Care Workers Worst Affected More than 6 million UK workers are in insecure work, with 3.4 million who are in both low paid insecure jobs The majority (59%) of all shift workers have received less than a week’s notice of their … Continue reading Flexibility for who? Variable shift work not so convenient for employees!
Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
What is the Living Wage? The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 12,500 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs - like the weekly shop, or a surprise trip to the dentist. What is … Continue reading Are you a ‘Living Wage Employer’?
PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
Following the June 2023 publication by the Department of Business and Trade of the 202 shamed UK employers who failed to pay the minimum required by law to their employees and workers, PAYadvice.UK are please to publish its Minimum Pay resources “Whilst not all minimum wage underpayments are intentional, there is no excuse for underpaying … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
Pay rises and the impacts on Maternity – the curse of Alabaster
Pay increases to meet the cost of living crisis and the rise in National set Minimum pay. With current level of high inflation, home energy costs and other impacts on the cost of living, wage inflation is also on the rise. The National set minimum pay amounts have increased significantly and with strike action becoming … Continue reading Pay rises and the impacts on Maternity – the curse of Alabaster
Common causes of minimum pay breach
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), formerly known as BEIS have issued updated information on one of their areas of responsibility in relation to employment law - National Minimum Wage. A checklist for employers The following checklist provides information on the common causes of minimum wage underpayments and links to further guidance: Making wage … Continue reading Common causes of minimum pay breach
Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
The Living Wage Foundation has announced their new uplifted rates early on Thursday 22nd September 2022, a day ahead of the UK governments fiscal statement. Employers who declare themselves as Living Wage employers usually have 6 months to implement these new rates from the date of announcement, however the deadline has been set as 14th … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
The Living Wage Foundation has brought forward the announcement of the new Living Wage Rates (and London Living Wage rate from its tradition November announcement point at the beginning of the Living Wage week, to the earlier date of 22nd September 2022 as part of an initiative to support employees with the cost of living … Continue reading Uprated real Living Wage rate imminent
TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
Commenting on the labour market figures published by the ONS, which show real wages falling by 4.1 per cent (on CPI measure) as the cost of living crisis intensifies, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “Everyone who works deserves financial security. “But with the Bank of England predicting the worst decline in real pay for … Continue reading TUC calls on ministers to get pay rising, as real wages fall again
ROYAL DOCKS SEEKS TO EXCEL AS A LIVING WAGE PLACE
ExCeL London becomes Accredited Living Wage Employer The Royal Docks receives formal recognition from the Living Wage Foundation for Making a Living Wage Place Key step in Mayor Khan’s plan to Make London a Living Wage CityAim of increasing the number of Royal Docks accredited Living Wage Employers by 50% by 2025 Community-led Royal Docks Living Wage Action … Continue reading ROYAL DOCKS SEEKS TO EXCEL AS A LIVING WAGE PLACE
April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
PAYadvice endeavours to keep you as up to date as possible with the latest and developing changes impacting payroll and HR. The latest version 22.9 includes the announcements made at the spring statement 2022 which took place on 23rd March 2022.: The increase to primary threshold from 6th July 2022The increase to the Employment Allowance … Continue reading April 2022 – New Tax Year resources
Millions paid below the real Living Wage
4.8 MILLION JOBS IN THE UK PAY BELOW THE REAL LIVING WAGE 1 in 6 (17.1%) of UK jobs pay below the real Living Wage, a significant decrease from last year’s figure of 5.4 million (1 in 5 or 20.2 per cent) Women (20.4 percent) are more likely to earn below the real Living Wage than men (13.9%) Part-time workers (33.2%) are … Continue reading Millions paid below the real Living Wage
REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Over 300,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay boost More than £1.6 billion in extra wages has gone to low-paid workers since the start of the Living Wage movement 20 years ago £613 million in extra wages has gone to low-paid workers since the start of lockdown, with a record number of employers … Continue reading REAL LIVING WAGE INCREASES TO £9.90 IN UK AND £11.05 IN LONDON AS COST OF LIVING RISES.
Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body which advises Government on the levels of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW). To help shape the recommendations they will make this autumn on the 2022 minimum wage rates, they are seeking evidence on the impact of the NLW and NMW. All … Continue reading Low Pay Commission – Consultation on April 2022 National Minimum Wage rates
23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!
Changes to the National Living Wage rate and age for pay periods commencing from 1st April 2021, see a significant rise for some 23 and 24 year old employees. For pay periods before the change, the National Living Wage (NLW) applied to those aged 25 and over. Some employers would have been paying NLW rates … Continue reading 23 and 24 year olds have minimum pay bonus!