Last year the eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Payments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment in Scotland were expanded so that more pensioners would be eligible. We previously advised of the Government’s intention to seek recovery of overpayments through the tax system by adjusting tax codes and now confirm […]
Read articleIf you’re a UK national living or working abroad, or planning to do so, big changes are coming to how you can build or protect your UK State Pension entitlement. Announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 and detailed by HMRC and GOV.UK, these reforms take effect from 6 April 2026 (for tax years 2026/27 onwards). […]
Read articleThe UK labour market showed signs of cooling in late 2025, with the number of payrolled employees falling for the eighth time in the past 12 months, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). An early provisional estimate for December 2025 puts the total number of payrolled employees at 30.2 […]
Read articleAn umbrella company is a type of business structure often used by temporary workers, freelancers, and contractors. The contractor is technically employed by the umbrella company, which acts as an intermediary between the worker and the agency or client. The company handles payroll, taxes, and other administrative tasks for the worker, ensuring compliance with employment […]
Read articleIn the recent Budget the Chancellor announced an expansion to ensure the collection of more unpaid taxes. Whilst steps are already in place that sees government tackling businesses with underpaid tax debts, they accept that more needs to be done. Which is why Rachael Reeves announced that the government is investing further in HMRC’s debt […]
Read articleA lot of employees incorrectly assume that employers are responsible for an employee’s tax affairs/tax code. This is mainly based on the fact that the employer deducts Tax from their pay. Should an employee receive a tax bill for underpaid tax, or even a refund, they query this with the employer as to why this […]
Read articleIn her first Mansion House speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has set her sights on reviving the UK’s economic growth with a bold proposal to reshape the country’s pensions market. Reeves unveiled plans to create “pension megafunds” aimed at unlocking up to £80 billion of investment for businesses and infrastructure projects across the UK. The […]
Read articleNew Initiative: Job Advisers to Be Placed in GP Surgeries to Help Sick and Disabled People Access Work Bringing work and health support together but experts stress it must remain voluntary. Helping 300,000 People into Work by 2030 GP surgeries across England could soon host specialist employment advisers as part of the government’s plan to […]
Read articleAs we are coming closer to the end of the year, just a couple of reporting reminders. RTI and reporting for early payments for Christmas A lot of employers pay their employees earlier than usual in December. This can be for several reasons, such as businesses closing during the festive period and needing to pay […]
Read articleThe Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her commitment at the Labour party conference in Liverpool on 29 September, to further her pledge to invest monies in ensuring every young person that is not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) will be offered a guaranteed work placement which is expected to be partially funded […]
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