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Exam Results – Clearing the Way to University
Congratulations to all sixth form students on your results. PAYadvice.UK wish you all the best for your future plans. some … Continue reading Exam Results – Clearing the Way to University
April 2027 Student Loan Plan 1 Repayment Threshold announced
The Department for Education has announced on 10th August 2026 the annual update to the repayment thresholds for Plan 1 … Continue reading April 2027 Student Loan Plan 1 Repayment Threshold announced
Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ … Continue reading Choose carefully’: degree choice drives earnings
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Correction to some Plan 2 student loan balances. The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 repayment employees … Continue reading The Student Loans Company (SLC) is contacting some Plan 2 customers about corrections to their balances
Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Government announces first 130 universities and colleges approved to offer new bite-sized courses, with applications opening September 2026. Adults balancing … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Entitlement for adults who were locked out of education
Employer Bulletin: April 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: April 2026
Employer Bulletin: February 2026
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: February 2026
Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
The Collection of Student Loans consultation group has confirmed since all the repayment thresholds for 2026/2027 have been confirmed and … Continue reading Multiple Student Loan Plan type hierarchy agreed
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
Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
(c)2023 PSP The Department for Education… (26th November 2025) confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for Plan 2 and Plan … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold Announcement for Plan 2 and Post Graduate loans for April 2026
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
Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
SLC has received more than 1.1 million refund requests through its Digital Refund Service, which offers a self-serve route for … Continue reading Student Loan Refund requests exceed 1.1 million
Employer Bulletin: October 2025
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading Employer Bulletin: October 2025
Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
Almost 10,000 high-achieving young people will receive letters from students at Kings College London encouraging them to consider a university … Continue reading Empowering disadvantaged pupils to reach university
Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2026 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2026 for payroll
Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2026 confirmed
The HMRC Collection of Student Loan - consultation group meeting held on Tuesday 2nd September 2025, has shared and confirmed … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2026 confirmed
Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, offers advice to help students get ready for payment This is an exciting time … Continue reading Supporting students as they start the 25/26 academic year
Student Loans Repayment Threshold confirmed for Plan 1 and 5
The Department for Education on 19th August 2025 confirmed annual updates repayment thresholds for Plan 1 and Plan 5 Income … Continue reading Student Loans Repayment Threshold confirmed for Plan 1 and 5
Advice to Students on Clearing
Steven Darling, Director of Customer Experience, shares practical advice on Clearing and student finance as A-level results are released this … Continue reading Advice to Students on Clearing
Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Software Developers Support Team (SDST) have started to release change information that impacts payroll calculations … Continue reading Payroll 2026/2027 – Student Loan Plan 5
Half of new students missed the finance deadline last year
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding new full-time undergraduate students in England to apply now for students finance, ahead of the … Continue reading Half of new students missed the finance deadline last year
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?
New Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)
New post-18 student-finance system from the 2026 to 2027 academic year. The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) applies to England and … Continue reading New Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)
Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Dear PAYadvice.UK Agent Update: Issue 129 is available now.Get the latest guidance and information including: the Official Rate of Interest Lifetime … Continue reading Issue 129 of Agent Update – March 2025
Apply now for 25/26 student finance
Full-time undergraduate students in England are being encouraged to apply now for student finance, as the application service launches for the 25/26 … Continue reading Apply now for 25/26 student finance
December 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the December 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading December 2024 Employer Bulletin
Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2025 confirmed
HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has confirmed (Wednesday 13th November 2024), the student Plan Type 4 (Scotland) threshold applicable … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 4 (Scotland) threshold for April 2025 confirmed
Student tuition fees and maintenance loans to rise
Tuition fees rise with inflation helping put universities on a secure footing alongside inflation-linked lift to maintenance loans. The government … Continue reading Student tuition fees and maintenance loans to rise
Student Smishing Scams
Student advice at start of 24/25 academic year At the start of the 2024/2025 academic year, the Students Loans Company … Continue reading Student Smishing Scams
August 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading August 2024 Employer Bulletin
Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Originally started in readiness for 2021, PAYadvice.UK are constructing its popular PAYadvice Series Legislation Update 2025 for payroll. We believe … Continue reading Legislation updates 2025 for payroll
Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 threshold increases April 2025
The Department for Education on 13th August 2024 confirmed annual updates to repayment thresholds for undergraduate Income Contingent Student Loans. … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 threshold increases April 2025
A – level results: Student Loan advice for clearing 2024
The long summer wait for exam results will finally end for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as A-level … Continue reading A – level results: Student Loan advice for clearing 2024
Applying for a Student loan – get your NINO
With A level students planning their next steps in life, those starting university in September can ‘tap the app’ to … Continue reading Applying for a Student loan – get your NINO
February 2024 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the February 2024 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers, … Continue reading February 2024 Employer Bulletin
Postgraduate Loan threshold for April 2024 frozen
The Student Loans Company and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that the Postgraduate Loan (PGL) threshold for 2024-2025 … Continue reading Postgraduate Loan threshold for April 2024 frozen
Students in England asked to sign up to SFE’s mailing list
The Student Loan Company (SLC) is encouraging prospective students to starting planning their student finance as Student Finance England (SFE) … Continue reading Students in England asked to sign up to SFE’s mailing list
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
Student Loan Plan 4 threshold for April 2024 confirmed
HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has confirmed (Monday 4th December 2024), the student Plan Type 4 (Scotland) threshold applicable … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 4 threshold for April 2024 confirmed
Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law, paving the way for a radical transformation of the student finance system. New measures … Continue reading Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law
Overcharged Student Loan for those who Self Assess who have payrolled benefits in kind
As part of agent update 112 published 20th September 2023, HMRC have provided a response to a submitted question around … Continue reading Overcharged Student Loan for those who Self Assess who have payrolled benefits in kind
Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2024
The Department for Education has confirmed the Student Loan thresholds for Plan Type 1 and 2 to be operated from … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 and 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2024
New Student Loan Plan 5 is on its way – payroll deduction start April 2026
For students starting university in England this coming 2023 academic year, a new undergraduate and postgraduate student loan plan type … Continue reading New Student Loan Plan 5 is on its way – payroll deduction start April 2026
April 2023 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the April 2023 edition of the Employer Bulletin which brings the latest HMRC updates and guidance to … Continue reading April 2023 Employer Bulletin
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, … Continue reading Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
Cost of living boost for students
Financial package to help students with living costs and a further freeze on tuition fees. Students in need are to … Continue reading Cost of living boost for students
Students warned to lookout for phishing and online scams.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be on the lookout for phishing and online scams as the … Continue reading Students warned to lookout for phishing and online scams.
Student Loan Thresholds Confirmed for April 2023
As part of the April 2023 changes to payroll, the HMRC Software Developers Support Team (SDST) has additionally confirmed the … Continue reading Student Loan Thresholds Confirmed for April 2023
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
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 … Continue reading October 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
New Starter Checklist for PAYE available
HM Revenue and Customs have launched a New Starter Checklist as an alternative way for new employees to ensure their … Continue reading New Starter Checklist for PAYE available
Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and phishing scams as the new academic … Continue reading Fraud warning as new academic year approaches
Clearing a path to higher education
Ahead of the release of A-Level results on Thursday 18th August 2022, the Student Loans Company (SLC) is sharing its … Continue reading Clearing a path to higher education
Student Loan Plan 1 & 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2023
The Department for Education has confirmed the Student Loan thresholds for Plan Type 1 and 2 to be operated from … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 1 & 2 thresholds confirmed for April 2023
Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
As part of the August 2022 employer bulletin, HMRC have emphasised the need for employers to notify the correct employee … Continue reading Using the correct employee addresses — new starters
August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC have published their August 2022 edition of the employers bulletin. It covers a multitude of topics: PAYE PAYE Settlement … Continue reading August 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Autumn 2022 students – apply for student loans
The Student Loan Company (SLC) is urging new full time undergraduate students in England to apply for their student finance … Continue reading Autumn 2022 students – apply for student loans
April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues … Continue reading April 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
HMRC publishes their Employer Bulletin online 6 times a year, providing employers and agents with the latest information on topics … Continue reading February 2022 HMRC Employer Bulletin
Student Loan Plan 2 and Post-Graduate loan thresholds frozen
The Plan 2 and PGL thresholds for 2022/2023 have been confirmed. Statement - Higher Education update Both thresholds remain at … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 2 and Post-Graduate loan thresholds frozen
Skills boost to support jobs
Nine new Institutes of Technology and a multi-million-pound investment in skills and technical training to level up opportunities. Adults and … Continue reading Skills boost to support jobs
Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Following the successful Legislation update 2021 for payroll by PAYadvice.UK with 19,500 hits and downloads since its launch at the … Continue reading Legislation update 2022 for payroll
Student Loan Plan 2 and Postgraduate Loan thresholds frozen
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced a freeze to the Plan 2 and Postgraduate student loan repayment thresholds. Plan … Continue reading Student Loan Plan 2 and Postgraduate Loan thresholds frozen
Short university courses to provide flexible training
Learners will be able to upskill or retrain at a pace that fits their lives through short university and college … Continue reading Short university courses to provide flexible training
Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
The Department for Education (DfE) confirmed the annual updates to the Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans and Mortgage Style … Continue reading Student Loan plan 1 Threshold uplift for April 2022 confirmed
HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the August 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC August 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
HMRC have issued the June 2021 Employer Bulletin, again, packed full with information. In this month’s edition of the Employer … Continue reading HMRC June 2021 Employer Bulletin
New and returning students urged to apply now for student finance
There is one simple step students should take to ensure their finances are in place by start of the next … Continue reading New and returning students urged to apply now for student finance
Students invited to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 21/22
Students in England are being encouraged to apply for student finance as soon as possible to ensure their finances are … Continue reading Students invited to apply now for finance as the application service launches for 21/22
SL1 student loan start notices – Plan 4 Scottish student loans – being issued from 5th March 2021
Are you ready to receive and apply the new SL1 notices requesting student loan deductions commence. 2021 sees the first … Continue reading SL1 student loan start notices – Plan 4 Scottish student loans – being issued from 5th March 2021