
HMRC clarifies off-payroll rules
HMRC has published a briefing on its approach to the changes to off-payroll working rules, commonly known as IR35, which will be introduced on 6 April 2021.

Minimum Wage increased from April 2021
Increased minimum wage rates have been announced to take effect from 1 April 2021.

Chancellor unveils emergency rescue plan to protect jobs
The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has unveiled his emergency COVID rescue plan to protect jobs and the UK economy.

Job Retention Scheme Bonus
On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor announced his ‘Plan for Jobs’ outlining how the government will support the UK’s economic recovery.

CJRS changes from 1 August
Since the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was launched in March, it is estimated that more than 1.2million employers have claimed grants for approximately 9.5 million employees.

HMRC to launch Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme was announced by the government in the Budget as part of the package of support measures for businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is a temporary scheme open to all UK employers. The scheme will run for at least eight months from 1 March 2020 to 31 October 2020.

Government to defer IR35 reform - off-payroll working
The government has announced a delay to the proposed off-payroll working rules, IR35, from April 2020 to April 2021.