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Employer Bulletin: April 2026
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Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
Here it is again, the start of a New Tax Year. Often when meeting with payroll and tax professionals from … Continue reading Happy New (Tax) Year 2026
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 … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71
Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
389 employers … named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. Employers told … Continue reading Minimum wage shock – penalties for some big names
Help with the cost of living in 2026
taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026
HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Payroll 2026-27: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from April 2026 Dear PAYadvice.UK Following the Autumn Budget of 26 Ltd November 2025, … Continue reading HMRC confirm most of the 2026/2027 values for software
Budget 2025 speech
Budget 2025 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves - 26th November 2025 Madame Deputy Speaker. It is my understanding … Continue reading Budget 2025 speech
Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
As the festive season approaches, many businesses rely on staff working longer hours, picking up extra shifts or staying late … Continue reading Extra Christmas working hours and minimum pay
April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced on the day before her 26th November 2025 … Continue reading April 2026 National Minimum and Living Wage increases confirmed
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 … Continue reading Real Living Wage Rates Increase to £13.45 in UK and £14.80 in London
Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
As part of the October 2025 shaming list of employers who have been named and fined for National Minimum Wage … Continue reading Pay deductions can cause minimum wage breaches
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 … 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 … Continue reading In-work poverty causing misery as over half of low-paid parents forced to turn to food banks
Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 … Continue reading Another 491 employers fined £10million+ for National Minimum Wage breach
FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026. Taylor Review author Matthew Taylor appointed as first … Continue reading FWA chair appointed to crack down on minimum wage underpayment and worker exploitation
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
Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people takes a step closer as it sets … Continue reading Government moves to end discriminatory age bands and unfair pay
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 … Continue reading National Living Wage April 2026 projection
Unpaid internships – call for evidence
The government are seeking evidence and views on unpaid internships and internships paid below the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and … Continue reading Unpaid internships – call for evidence
Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
A number of employers appear to be confused on the treatment of overtime and National Minimum Wage. Some believing that … Continue reading Overtime and the National Minimum Wage
Deductions remain a common cause of minimum pay breach
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has indicated that the largest reason for the May 2025 named employers breaching … Continue reading Deductions remain a common cause of minimum pay breach
518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage
Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
The RT Hon Lord Hermer KVC On Thursday 8th May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the Thompson … Continue reading Thompsons Lecture: Employment law and the fundamental right to security
Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
With the significant increases to National Minimum and National Living Wage, a number of questions are being raised by employers … Continue reading Can I change a Salary Sacrifice to a net deduction?
April 2025 Employer Bulletin
Dear PAYadvice.UK HMRC have issued the April 2025 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading April 2025 Employer Bulletin
Payroll dates – what affects what?
PAYadvice.UK sees a number of social posts and questions around the effective payroll dates when crossing from the 2024/2025 tax … Continue reading Payroll dates – what affects what?
Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
On social media groups relating to employment law and others on pay, often there are questions on individual rights to … Continue reading Am I entitled to pay for Overtime?
The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
On 1st April 2025, minimum wage rates have increased. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the … Continue reading The National Minimum Wage in 2025 – LPC
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
New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
Over 3 million eligible workers are to receive a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National … Continue reading New minimum wage rates for pay periods starting from 1st April 2025
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
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, … 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 … Continue reading Isle of Man – minimum wage rate proposal changed
April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1st … Continue reading April 2025 payrise boost to pockets of over 3 million workers
Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
The minimum wage rate that apply across the whole of the United Kingdom have risen significantly over these past few … Continue reading Make your views heard on the future of the minimum wage
Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Mandatory charter boosts security, pay and working conditions for thousands of seafarers. amendments to the Employment Rights Bill paves way … Continue reading Seafarer rights to be enshrined in law
Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) published its report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The LPC estimates … Continue reading Over 370,000 underpaid in April 2024
Arrests for illegal working rises
New data shows illegal working arrests have increased by 25% A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally … Continue reading Arrests for illegal working rises
Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
According to the government, working people are the lifeblood of our economy. The government is not increasing the basic, higher … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024: putting more money in people’s pockets
Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
As part of the new Employment Rights bill, the government are progressing with the formation of the FWA (Fair Work … Continue reading Fair Work Agency – who, what, why and when
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
(c) PAYadvice Ltd 2024 Low Pay Commission recommendations accepted in full The Government has announced Tuesday 29th October 2024 its … Continue reading National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Chancellor announces pay rise for over 3 million workers next year, as National Living Wage rises by 6.7%. Chancellor Rachel … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2024 – Pay boost for millions with National Minimum Wage increases
Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are asking employers to to assist with … Continue reading Help protect workers from getting caught out by tax avoidance
Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
Victims of modern slavery will be better supported in fresh measures unveiled by the government. The government has pledged to … Continue reading Fresh measures to support victims of Modern slavery
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 … 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 … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £12.60 in UK and £13.85 in London
How salary sacrifice affects National Minimum Wage
As part of the October 2024 Employer Bulletin, the HMRC has reminded employers of the impacts that salary sacrifice (salary … Continue reading How salary sacrifice affects National Minimum Wage
October 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the October 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading October 2024 Employer Bulletin
Minimum pay enforcement results
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have published the enforcement results of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National … Continue reading Minimum pay enforcement results
Employment rights reforms revealed
The Labour government has unveiled the Employment Rights Bill in their effort to help deliver economic security and growth to … Continue reading Employment rights reforms revealed
Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
The Deputy Prime Minister and Business Secretary have met with business leaders to discuss the upcoming Employment Bill. In the … Continue reading Business leaders will be involved in “every step of the way” in Make Work Pay plans
Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced last month that the government would crack down on unscrupulous employers who are hiring … Continue reading Rogue employers targeted in illegal working crackdown
Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
New TUC research found 46 jobs online on a single day in July 2024 advertising pay below the National Living … Continue reading Online jobs adverts with below National Living Wage pay!
Minimum Wage changes
We’re changing the way the Minimum Wage is set so it keeps in line with the cost of living. What … Continue reading Minimum Wage changes
Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
Lees of Scotland are another retailer caught out by the complex National Minimum Wage regulations and their efforts to help … Continue reading Minimum wage and the Payroll Savings scheme dilemma!
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 … Continue reading Minimum Wage Revolution – is it about to happen?
Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
With the Labour party winning with a significant majority and forming a new UK government, changes to employment and payroll … Continue reading Labour win – payroll and HR impacts
Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
The following is based on a blog by the Low Pay Commision published 3rd May 2024. Apprenticeships are a great … Continue reading Four facts about apprentice pay – Low Pay Commission
With Accent Umbrella? Get out!
Accent Umbrella Ltd (AUL) has been named by HMRC as a promoter of tax avoidance schemes. Please be cautious following … Continue reading With Accent Umbrella? Get out!
Tips guidance published
The government’s Tipping Act is a step closer to coming into force, … the Code of Practice is published and … Continue reading Tips guidance published
National Minimum Wage 2025 – what will it be?
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has been given the remit for 2025 by the UK government. They have asked the … Continue reading National Minimum Wage 2025 – what will it be?
Household cash boost
Thousands of households across the UK are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies … Continue reading Household cash boost
Don’t be an April Fool! The Minimum Wage checklist
1st April 2024 National Minimum Wage uplift The 1st April 2024 sees the introduction of a significant uplift in the … Continue reading Don’t be an April Fool! The Minimum Wage checklist
HMRC tax avoidance promoters naughty list grows
HMRC has updated it pages with the latest addition to the ‘Current list of named tax avoidance schemes, promoters, enablers … Continue reading HMRC tax avoidance promoters naughty list grows
Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
National Minimum Wage increases imminent National Minimum Wage applies to all employees and workers who have reached school leaving age … Continue reading Pay boost for 21 & 22 year olds and younger workers
Salary Sacrifice and Minimum Pay : benefit or a risk too far
Salary sacrifice schemes have become increasingly popular, often generated by employer efforts to save secondary National Insurance contributions with employers … Continue reading Salary Sacrifice and Minimum Pay : benefit or a risk too far
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, … Continue reading Shamed for not paying minimum wage
Work security check time is Working Time
An employment agency breached National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations by not paying enough to cover waiting time for workplace security … Continue reading Work security check time is Working Time
Another avoidance umbrella named!
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named (21st December 2023) another tax avoidance promoter umbrella company using powers from the … Continue reading Another avoidance umbrella named!
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 … 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 … Continue reading Minimum Pay – Geographical approach to employers
December 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading December 2023 Employer Bulletin
Payroll 2024-25: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2024
HM Revenue and Customs Software Developers Support Team have issued the following Monday 4th December 2023 and then updated further … Continue reading Payroll 2024-25: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2024
Reduction in NI = reduction in employee salary sacrifice benefit
With the governments Autumn Statement reduction of 2% in the standard rate of National Insurance Contributions from the current 12% … Continue reading Reduction in NI = reduction in employee salary sacrifice benefit
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 … Continue reading Largest ever increase to minimum wage
Record wage boost for nearly 3 million workers – April 2024
Biggest ever increase to the National Living Wage, worth over £1,800 a year for a full-time worker… Since 2010 the … Continue reading Record wage boost for nearly 3 million workers – April 2024
Major increase to National Living Wage on its way
The National Living Wage will rise to two-thirds of average earnings, the Chancellor announced Monday 2nd October 2023 National Living … Continue reading Major increase to National Living Wage on its way
August 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading August 2023 Employer Bulletin
Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
HMRC have listed another rogue umbrella promoting tax avoidance schemes which do not work. Named on 27th July 2023, Easyway … Continue reading Another tax avoidance rogue umbrella warning
Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
Change to data HMRC collects HMRC has indicated that proposed change in law will likely require employers to report more … Continue reading Worked Hours reporting change on its way?
7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
New TUC analysis reveals disabled workers are much more likely to be low paid than non-disabled workers Disabled women and … Continue reading 7 in 10 disabled workers earn less than £15 an hour
Three more tax avoidance umbrellas named
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named a further three tax avoidance promoters. They have added to their naming list: … Continue reading Three more tax avoidance umbrellas named
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 … Continue reading PAYadvice.UK publishes Minimum pay resources
79 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to wage deductions
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 79 … Continue reading 79 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to wage deductions
42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
In the shaming list of 202 employers who had failed to pay minimum wage to their employees and workers, 42 … Continue reading 42 of 202 shamed employers breached minimum wage for apprentices!
Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
78 of the 202 shamed employers breached minimum pay due to unpaid working time An increasing number of employers are … Continue reading Unpaid working time may take pay below the minimum wage
202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
202 businesses have been named by DBT for failing to pay the minimum wage to lowest paid workers. These employers … Continue reading 202 Employers shamed for underpaying minimum wage
Employer Bulletin – June 2023
Introduction HMRC have issued the June 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance … Continue reading Employer Bulletin – June 2023
STOP notices served on 6 more avoidance schemes
Under the Promoters of Tax Avoidance Schemes (POTAS) regime, HMRC can publish information about promoters of tax avoidance schemes that … Continue reading STOP notices served on 6 more avoidance schemes
Start-age for National Living Wage expected to drop to 21 from April 2024
In 2019, the Low Pay Commission (LPC) recommended that workers should become entitled to the National Living Wage (NLW, the … Continue reading Start-age for National Living Wage expected to drop to 21 from April 2024
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 … Continue reading Common causes of minimum pay breach
National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
For pay periods starting on or after Saturday 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage and Nation Minimum Wage are … Continue reading National Minimum Wage Rise 1st April 2023
February 2023 Employer Bulletin
This links to edition 100 of the online Employer Bulletin. In this month’s edition of the Employer Bulletin there are … Continue reading February 2023 Employer Bulletin
SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
The Security Industry Authority (SIA), HMRC and West Midlands Police recently carried out a joint operation in Birmingham to ensure … Continue reading SIA leads joint operation to identify illegal working practices and tax fraud
Payroll 2023-24: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2023
Dear PAYadvice.UK, Following the Autumn Statement of 17 November 2022 we can confirm the following information for payroll 2023-24. Where … Continue reading Payroll 2023-24: Allowances, Rates and Thresholds from 6 April 2023
National Minimum and Living Wage rise for April 2023
The government states it is committed to ending low pay. From 1st April 2023, the National Living Wage (NLW) will … Continue reading National Minimum and Living Wage rise for April 2023
Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services
The Chancellor has, Thursday 17th November 2022, announced the Autumn Statement, its aim to restore stability to the economy, protect … Continue reading Chancellor delivers plan for stability, growth and public services
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 … Continue reading Real Living Wage increases to £10.90 in UK and £11.95 in London
HM Treasury confirm Friday 23rd September 2022 for the mini budget
Subject to the agreement of the House of Commons, On Friday 23rd September, Chancellor Kwai Kwarteng will unveil the Growth … Continue reading HM Treasury confirm Friday 23rd September 2022 for the mini budget
Fear and insecurity mean workers do not report underpayment
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has published a report on non-compliance and enforcement of the minimum wage in Leicester’s textiles … Continue reading Fear and insecurity mean workers do not report underpayment