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Updated Interest Rates Repayment Thresholds For Student Loans

The latest annual update to Student Loan interest rates was made this month by the Department for Education. Different rates and thresholds apply depending on the type of student loan and the new rates will apply from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. Those running payroll may want to be aware that the rates […]

Read more August 20th, 2024

New Rules On Tips: Understanding The Employment (Allocation Of Tips) Act 2023

On 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into effect, introducing significant changes to how tips are managed and distributed in the hospitality industry. This legislation aims to improve fairness by mandating that all tips, gratuities, and service charges are allocated fairly among employees. The new rules address longstanding concerns […]

Read more July 15th, 2024

Managing Underperformers

How do you help an underperforming employee to turn things around? Underperformance frustrates colleagues, causes projects to drag on and can have a negative ripple effect across a team. Every business is bound to encounter an underperforming employee at some point and managers need to be able to spot the team members who are struggling […]

Read more July 12th, 2024

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars June 2024

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 June 2024. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more June 26th, 2024

Support With Employee Health And Disability

A new service has been launched to help employers and managers with employee health and disability. The guidance contained in the service will help in supporting employees and to understand any legal requirements. There are also links provided to the government and other organisations that can help. The guidance contains information on: The service asks […]

Read more June 20th, 2024

WorkWell: A £64 Million Initiative To Support Workplace Health And Well-Being

The UK government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping people with health conditions stay in or return to work. The WorkWell pilot scheme, launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), will provide tailored support to individuals across 15 areas of England, connecting […]

Read more May 20th, 2024

Have You Checked Your Tax Code?

Before the tax year starts each 6 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue new tax codes to employees, usually where there is a change of tax code. These tax codes, a series of letter and numbers, allow employers to calculate the right amount of tax to be deducted from each employee when the […]

Read more April 8th, 2024

Carer’s Leave Act Comes Into Force From 6 April 2024

The Carer’s Leave Act comes into force on 6 April 2024, which will affect all employers in the UK. If an employee has a dependent with: Then the Act gives them the right to unpaid leave to give or arrange care. The dependent can be anyone who relies on them for care and not just […]

Read more March 22nd, 2024

Employers – Upcoming Changes 2024

The new tax year begins on 6th April and for employers running monthly payrolls, the March pay run will be the last of the 2023/24 tax year. Some things you will need to make sure you do and when you need to do them are listed below: If you need any help with your end […]

Read more March 20th, 2024

Major Reform To Apprenticeships Announced

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships and could be especially welcome news to small businesses. With effect from April 1st, the government will pay the full cost of training for anyone up to the age of 21. If you are a small employer […]

Read more March 19th, 2024

Flexible Working Will Become The “Default”

Following a recent UK Government consultation and Royal Assent of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023, flexible working will become the default for millions of employees who will be able to request flexible working from day one of their employment in 2024. Flexible working doesn’t just mean a combination of working from home and […]

Read more December 7th, 2023

Reporting PAYE Information In Real Time

Some employers pay their employees earlier than usual over the Christmas period. This can be for a number of reasons, for example, during the Christmas period the business may close, meaning workers need to be paid earlier than normal. If you do pay early over the Christmas period, please report your normal or contractual payday […]

Read more December 6th, 2023

Advisory Fuel Rate For Company Cars December 2023

The table below sets out the HMRC advisory fuel rates from 1 September 2023. These are the suggested reimbursement rates for employees’ private mileage using their company car. Where the employer does not pay for any fuel for the company car these are the amounts that can be reimbursed in respect of business journeys without […]

Read more December 5th, 2023

Nurturing Junior Talent

In the era of remote working, businesses must prioritise the need to nurture junior talent. With remote work becoming the norm, businesses face a new challenge: how to effectively train and mentor junior staff members. Balancing the benefits of remote work with the essential development of junior team members is a critical concern for modern […]

Read more November 9th, 2023

Student Loan Overpayment Refunds

The student loans company has issued the following information to help customers contact them to discuss whether or not they are entitled to a repayment. They state that repayment call waiting times are currently ”longer than usual” and they are asking customers to first check if they’re due a refund using their dedicated page Repaying your […]

Read more November 8th, 2023