BDO’s recent survey showed that school leaver apprenticeships are still overlooked by more than half of young people, compared to a university degree The survey of more than 1000 people across England found that more than half (51%) of people aged between 18-24 still believe that...
Read MoreIn an unexpected power grab, HMRC is working on plans to access more information about individual taxpayers, particularly the self employed and employees, from working hours to job titles, to tackle tax evasion The main focus will be on accessing more data about the self employed,...
Read MoreHMRC has confirmed plans to modernise its direct debit payment system for employer PAYE so a recurring direct debit can be set up for the first time Currently employers can only set up a direct debit to collect a single payment, but not a recurring direct...
Read MoreFour out of five employers stated that they were immediately impacted by the increase in National Insurance contributions (NICs) according to a recent survey The research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) surveyed more than 1,100 UK employers and found that the national insurance increase...
Read MoreEmployers suspected of failing to meet their workplace pensions duties are being targeted with spot check inspections The majority of employers visited by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have failed to make the correct pensions contributions for their staff. The compliance drive marks a return by TPR to...
Read MoreThe reporting requirements for statutory sick pay (SSP) have been changed temporarily due to the latest covid situation Between 10 December 2021 and 26 January 2022 employers cannot ask employees for proof of sickness until the absence has lasted for 28 days or more. It has...
Read MoreThe Government has confirmed its intention to introduce carer’s leave as a new statutory employment right. This will allow employees with caring responsibilities to take time off from work to focus on the person (or people) they care for. Carer’s leave entitlement will be just as...
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