Minimum wage rose on 1 April
Increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage took effect from 1 April. From April 2025, the NLW will increase by 6.7% and the NMW by as much as 18% depending on the category of the worker. The…
National Living Wage rises by 6.7%
Over three million workers will receive a pay boost after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025. The 6.7% increase is worth £1,400 a year for an eligible…
New tipping law comes into force
Businesses have been banned from withholding tips or service charges from their staff under new rules that came into force on 1 October. All tips, whether in cash or by card, must now be shared between workers by law in…
Can Employees Get Tax Relief For Job Expenses?
Sometimes as an employee you may incur expenses for your job, but can you get any tax relief for these items? In some circumstances tax relief may be available if you use your own money for expenses that you must…
Employee or Self-Employed?
In the United Kingdom, the rules for determining whether someone is employed or self-employed are primarily based on the nature of the working relationship. Here are some key factors to consider: Control: Control refers to the degree of autonomy and…
Tax Codes – What Are They And Why Should You Check Them?
Tax codes are alphanumeric combinations that are used by HM Revenue and Customs to determine how much income tax should be deducted from your earnings. If the code is wrong you may end up paying either too much or too…
Maternity Pay
What Do Employees Need To Know? In the UK, there are two types of maternity pay: Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) and contractual maternity pay. To be eligible for SMP, you must: Be an employee and not self-employed Earn an average…
