Pre-Budget Discussions and Advice
There is much coverage of the upcoming Autumn Budget on 30 October, the first by the new Labour government and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. If you are looking for what may…
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Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The August issue has information on various topics, including: Please contact us for help with tax matters. Internet link: Employer Bulletin
National Payroll Week 2024: Keeping the UK Paid
National payroll week is a campaign established by CIPP and runs from 2-6 September and aims to highlight the work done by payroll professionals. Employee satisfaction and legal compliance are…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The July issue has information on various topics, including: Please contact us for help with tax matters. Internet link: Employer Bulletin
Chancellor takes difficult decisions as Budget date set
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she was taking difficult decisions after a Treasury spending audit revealed £22 billion of unfunded pledges. Ms Reeves confirmed that the Autumn Budget will…
National Minimum Wage Update
When it comes to paying the National Minimum Wage (NMW), mistakes are easy to make, and employers may not be aware if something has gone wrong. Common issues like unpaid…
HMRC clarifies tax rules for WFH commuting
HMRC has updated guidance on when tax relief is available on travel expenses for staff who work from home. The tax authority is responding to the growth of flexible or…
IR35 reforms taking their toll on skilled contractors
One in ten highly skilled freelancers are currently out of work due to the impact of reforms to IR35 tax legislation, according to research published by the Association of Independent…
The National Minimum Wage is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, says think tank
The introduction of the UK’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 1999 is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to the Resolution Foundation. The NMW has increased…
Jeremy Hunt cuts NICs again in the Spring Budget
The Chancellor made further changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) following the cuts made in the Autumn Statement 2023. The rates for NICs will be cut by two percentage points…
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