News

NMW set to rise by 19p an hour
07 March 2014

The Low Pay Commission has recommended that the national minimum wage (NMW) should increase to £6.50 an hour from 1 October this year.
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RTI penalties to be phased in
07 March 2014

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced there will be a staggered start to the introduction of Real Time Information (RTI) penalties.
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Brits set to ‘pay taxman £4.7bn more than needed’
07 March 2014

New research suggests that UK taxpayers are set to waste almost £5 billion this year by paying more tax than necessary.
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SSP: change on the way for employers
06 March 2014

A significant change to statutory sick pay (SSP) is on the way for employers from April 2014.
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£2,000 national insurance saving coming soon
06 March 2014

Employers are reminded to make sure they do not miss out on a £2,000 cut in their employment costs from 6 April 2014.
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HMRC highlights benefits of cash basis accounting
04 March 2014

Small businesses are being encouraged to consider using an HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) scheme that allows them to be taxed on money flowing into and out of their business, rather than using full accounting rules.
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New service aims to ease employment dispute burden
04 March 2014

The head of the service that will provide free support to help employers and employees resolve employment disputes more quickly has been highlighting the benefits it offers.
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Employers risk tougher health and safety penalties
12 February 2014

Employers who breach serious health and safety laws are risking tougher penalties, including prison sentences, according to a new report.
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