Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century … Continue reading Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent
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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
Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Plans to boost economic activity while supporting vulnerable people with the cost of living will be driven through by Work … Continue reading Employment boost of 200,000 as cost of living support extended
Spring Budget 2024 speech
Spring Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Madam Deputy Speaker… As we mourn the tragic loss of … Continue reading Spring Budget 2024 speech
Boost to Forestry skills training
Funding has been extended to cover new courses in arboriculture, which cover the care, management and safety of amenity trees. … Continue reading Boost to Forestry skills training
Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Hundreds of thousands of young adults could have an average of £2,000 waiting for them in their unclaimed Child Trust … Continue reading Young people urged to ‘claim their cash’
Drive to fill vacancies with prison leavers
Hundreds of prisoners are being encouraged to take jobs in the retail and logistics sector on release to plug skills … Continue reading Drive to fill vacancies with prison leavers
Boost for logistics sector to increase recruitment
Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career … Continue reading Boost for logistics sector to increase recruitment
Over 30 million on UK payroll
The latest UK labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of people on company payrolls … Continue reading Over 30 million on UK payroll
Fund launched to transform local skills
Local communities across the country are set to benefit from a share of £165 million to transform skills training in … Continue reading Fund launched to transform local skills
DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
The DWP has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to promote … Continue reading DWP leads way supporting people aged over 50 at work
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
In his speech Friday 27th January 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out his vision for long-term prosperity in the UK. … Continue reading Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s speech at Bloomberg
Plan to build an innovative economy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to build an innovative economy delivering more jobs and higher pay. In the short time … Continue reading Plan to build an innovative economy
First Freeports launched
The United Kingdom’s first Freeports in Plymouth, Solent, and Teesside are now fully up and running after receiving final government … Continue reading First Freeports launched
Drive to help over 50s re-join the jobs market
Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year. Network of dedicated … Continue reading Drive to help over 50s re-join the jobs market
Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment
Employers across the UK have joined a new group to support the government on helping veterans get into employment. Businesses … Continue reading Office for Veterans’ Affairs launches new group to step up veteran employment
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
Boost for teacher training bursaries by up to £10,000 a year
Graduates applying to train as teachers in high priority subjects are to receive increased tax-free bursaries and scholarships from next … Continue reading Boost for teacher training bursaries by up to £10,000 a year
Administrative Earnings Threshold to rise for Universal Credit Jobseekers
Around 114,000 people on Universal Credit will be supported to increase their pay while getting access to more one-on-one time … Continue reading Administrative Earnings Threshold to rise for Universal Credit Jobseekers
Funding for maritime cadets and ratings boosted
The future of maritime has been given a massive funding boost by the UK Government with an increase in training … Continue reading Funding for maritime cadets and ratings boosted
7 in 10 young people in work 4 months after leaving government’s Kickstart Scheme
Tuesday 12th July 2022, senior Cabinet Ministers awarded young people and employers for their contribution to tackling high youth unemployment … Continue reading 7 in 10 young people in work 4 months after leaving government’s Kickstart Scheme
Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
The Mid-life MOT is a review for workers in their 40s and 50s that helps them take stock of their … Continue reading Tens of thousands will be helped to take stock of their work, wellbeing and finances through the DWP’s “Mid-life MOT” initiative.
New support to help over 50s back into work
The government announces millions of pounds of new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits. New measures … Continue reading New support to help over 50s back into work
Half a million benefit claimants get jobs in under 6 months
Over 500,000 jobseekers have been supported to find work through their jobcentreBenefit claimants moved into work at a record rate … Continue reading Half a million benefit claimants get jobs in under 6 months
We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Chloe Smith, Minister for Disabled People statement to UN General Assembly Location: New York - Delivered on: 14th June 2022 … Continue reading We want to help people start, stay and succeed in work
Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Over the past 5 years it is claimed that apprenticeships have been transformed into a high-quality skills programme for learners … Continue reading Making the apprenticeship system simpler
Prime Minister rallies employers to help get 500,000 into work
Over 347,000 unemployed people on benefits have found work in just four months through the Way to Work campaign – … Continue reading Prime Minister rallies employers to help get 500,000 into work
Future of work review to be lead by Matt Warman
The Prime Minister has asked Matt Warman MP to lead a review into how the government can best support a … Continue reading Future of work review to be lead by Matt Warman
Number of ex-offenders in work picks up speed
The number of ex-prisoners in work has increased dramatically following a drive to make our streets safer, cut crime and … Continue reading Number of ex-offenders in work picks up speed
500,000 new jobs – Way to Work
Way to Work is a new partnership between government and employers to get 500,000 jobseekers into work by the end … Continue reading 500,000 new jobs – Way to Work
Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Those with a disability or a physical or mental health condition, may need extra help to start a new job, … Continue reading Financial help to work for those with disability and health challenges
Multiplying maths skills for adults
£270 million investment in adult numeracy in England to help people progress and secure great jobs Adults looking to improve … Continue reading Multiplying maths skills for adults
150 new jobcentres and Youth Hubs
Thousands more jobseekers can now access tailored face-to-face job support and meet local employers as 150 new jobcentres are opened, … Continue reading 150 new jobcentres and Youth Hubs
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the … Continue reading National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Building the future with apprenticeships
Help to Grow: Digital scheme – letter to FTSE 250 leaders
The Secretary of State for BEIS has written to FTSE 250 leaders about the newly launched Help to Grow: Digital … Continue reading Help to Grow: Digital scheme – letter to FTSE 250 leaders
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Source: HMRC, Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme statistics The House of Commons library has published the statistical report for the Coronavirus … Continue reading Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – saving UK employment
Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently
Local hospitality businesses no longer need planning permission to put up marquees on their land and councils will no longer … Continue reading Markets and outdoor marquees allowed permanently
Record number of people on payroll
The December 2021 Office of National Statistics (ONS) report: Labour market overview, UK: December 2021 The data comes from HM … Continue reading Record number of people on payroll
Record numbers study nursing and midwifery
Record numbers of students accepted places to study nursing and midwifery in England this year for the second year running. … Continue reading Record numbers study nursing and midwifery
‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
Hundreds of disabled university students are set to benefit from a new ‘passport’ scheme that will support them as they … Continue reading ‘Passport’ to help disabled graduates get in to employment
New qualification to give core digital skills
Ofqual has launched a second consultation on its remaining policy proposals and draft: Technical consultation on regulating Digital Functional Skills … Continue reading New qualification to give core digital skills
Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart
Launched as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs, Kickstart has helped young people in all corners of the country … Continue reading Over 100,000 young careers boosted by Kickstart
Furlough numbers for September at record low
The number of people on furlough fell to a record low during its September 2021 last month of operation. Figures … Continue reading Furlough numbers for September at record low
Funding to create jobs, expand woodlands and protect trees
Applications for new £6m fund start from 3rd November 2021, with environmental charities, not-for-profits, local authorities and protected landscape bodies … Continue reading Funding to create jobs, expand woodlands and protect trees
Give ex-offenders a second chance
new poll shows support for businesses which recruit prison leaversover 90 percent of businesses highlight the reliability of such staff … Continue reading Give ex-offenders a second chance
Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
HMRC are contacting employers with the latest information about the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The Coronavirus … Continue reading Action – final Job Retention Scheme claims
Thousands set to benefit from new technical skills
Thousands of working adults will be offered free courses to rapidly upskill in STEM sectors including engineering, digital and construction … Continue reading Thousands set to benefit from new technical skills
UK Labour market overview – October 2021
The most recent ONS data show the labour market continuing to recover. The number of payroll employees showed another monthly … Continue reading UK Labour market overview – October 2021
Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
260,000 workers left the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in August.The number of workers on the scheme fell to a … Continue reading Quarter of million left furlough in August and redundancies hit seven-year low
Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage
Chancellor hails UK workforce as Government’s Plan for Jobs enters the next stage.As furlough winds down schemes such as the … Continue reading Chancellor praises workers as Plan for Jobs enters next stage
Support for vulnerable households over winter
Vulnerable households will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming … Continue reading Support for vulnerable households over winter
More support to help people to become HGV drivers
Up to 4,000 will be trained as HGV drivers to help tackle skills shortages and support more people to launch … Continue reading More support to help people to become HGV drivers
Reinsurance Scheme opens to help festivals, conferences and live events
The UK Live Events Reinsurance Scheme is to give events the confidence they need to plan through to summer 2022The … Continue reading Reinsurance Scheme opens to help festivals, conferences and live events
UK Job Vacancies at record high
With the number of UK job vacancies at a record high, some industries are reporting difficulties in recruiting new staff. … Continue reading UK Job Vacancies at record high
Plan for Jobs
HM Treasury have published A progress update setting out how the Plan for Jobs has supported millions of people, and … Continue reading Plan for Jobs
Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
The number of people on furlough has fallen to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic as the … Continue reading Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK , I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Submit August claims, prepare for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the support schemes available to help your clients, as … Continue reading Actions for you and your clients – preparing for closure of the Job Retention Scheme and the latest on SEISS
Business growth scheme open to next group of space entrepreneurs
A pioneering programme to help firms find their place in space has given a total of 31 businesses a £900,000 … Continue reading Business growth scheme open to next group of space entrepreneurs
Events industry boost with Government-backed insurance scheme
As the economy reopens with the lifting of Covid restrictions, getting the right kind of insurance is acting as a … Continue reading Events industry boost with Government-backed insurance scheme
NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
HM Revenue & Customs Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has issued briefing notes for developers in relation to changes for … Continue reading NICs Holiday for Employers of Veterans (NHEV)
Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
As the economy begins to recover and business reopens, new statistics show that nearly three million people have moved off … Continue reading Numbers on furlough fall to lowest level
£375 million scheme to drive investment in innovative firms of the future opens for applications
£375 million Future Fund: Breakthrough opens for applications to help high-growth, R&D intensive companies bring game-changing technologies to marketThe government … Continue reading £375 million scheme to drive investment in innovative firms of the future opens for applications
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
Covid loans data reveals £80 billion support
Businesses were supported through the pandemic with nearly £80 billion of emergency government-backed loans, final figures published by HM Treasury … Continue reading Covid loans data reveals £80 billion support
Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: June 2021
The ONS analyses of HMRC RTI data shows a recovery in both employment and wages; Early estimates for May 2021 … Continue reading Earnings and employment from Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, UK: June 2021
Attitudes towards the future of homeworking
The Office for National Statistics (ONS)@ONS has published new research on homeworking, showing that most people (61%) want to spend … Continue reading Attitudes towards the future of homeworking
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you may need to take
Dear PAYadvice.UK I’m writing to you with the latest information about the financial support schemes available to help your clients, … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you may need to take
CJRS guidance updates 27th May 2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance has been updated Thursday 27th May 2021 to include: The introduction of a new … Continue reading CJRS guidance updates 27th May 2021
JETS job scheme relaunching 100,000 careers
Around 100,000 people who lost jobs in the pandemic are on the road back to work due to a government … Continue reading JETS job scheme relaunching 100,000 careers
COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need to take
Dear Payadvice Ltd, I’m writing to you with the latest information about financial support schemes available to help your clients during … Continue reading COVID-19 support – what’s available and actions you or your clients may need to take
Kickstart scheme takes off
The Kickstart Scheme was announced by the Chancellor last Summer, and will offer hundreds of thousands of job opportunities over … Continue reading Kickstart scheme takes off
Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 22nd April 2021
With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme celebrating its 1 year opening with 8.9 million furloughed at one time, HMRC have … Continue reading Job Retention Scheme guidance updated 22nd April 2021
Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs
Launch of free qualifications marks a major milestone in government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee An estimated 11 million adults now have … Continue reading Hundreds of free qualifications on offer to boost skills and jobs
Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
Changes include: The visitor economy and Hotels and other guest accommodation guidance has been updated to include information on reasonable adjustments, changes to … Continue reading Working safely guidance has been updated to include changes to national restrictions.
Government-backed loans help thousands of businesses to protect jobs during pandemic
Government-backed finance helped thousands of businesses through the pandemic with a loan issued through the Bounce Back Loan scheme roughly … Continue reading Government-backed loans help thousands of businesses to protect jobs during pandemic
Plan for jobs – well underway!
Statement made on 23rd March 2021: As part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to support claimants back into work, DWP … Continue reading Plan for jobs – well underway!
Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work
More than 150,000 jobseekers across Great Britain will benefit from new employment support, helping them build their interview skills, find … Continue reading Digital job surgeries launched to help 160,000 Brits get back into work