Payroll

Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy

According to new research three quarters of recruiters see ‘no value’ in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) also found that fewer than half are currently using their levy funds, or planning to do so in the next 12 months. Samantha Hurley,…

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Pets boost small business sales

In the run up to Small Business Saturday (taking place on 2 December), American Express research reveals how a ‘shop dog’ can boost sales for small business owners. Having a pet on the payroll can boost the income of small shops across the UK as a whole by as much…

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Pets Corner raises funds with charity scheme

Ethical pet retailer Pets Corner is encouraging staff to raise funds for worthy causes nationwide. The business has signed up to the charity scheme Hands On Payroll Giving. The service that allows staff to make tax free contributions to any charity of their choice directly from their gross pay with no minimum donation…

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National Living Wage comes into force in April

The Forum of Private Business has reminded companies to prepare for the introduction of the National Living Wage which takes place from April 1 (depending on when the payroll period begins). The headline rate will increase to £7.20. Business owners also need to check that that changes to salary sacrifice schemes…

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Change in PAYE structure

From April 2013 the way employers report pay as you earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will change. Under the present PAYE system employers tell HMRC what deductions they have made from employees’ pay at the end of the year, but in nine months PAYE will be…

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Change in PAYE structure

From April 2013 the way employers report pay as you earn (PAYE) details to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will change. Under the present PAYE system employers tell HMRC what deductions they have made from employees’ pay at the end of the year, but in nine months PAYE will be…

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Mitchell Charlesworth gives advice on payroll law changes

Accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth is urging businesses to prepare for the major changes in payroll law that will take place in April 2013. Real Time Information (RTI) is being introduced by HMRC in April 2013 to improve the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE). HMRC has published a consultation…

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Mitchell Charlesworth gives advice on payroll law changes

Accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth is urging businesses to prepare for the major changes in payroll law that will take place in April 2013. Real Time Information (RTI) is being introduced by HMRC in April 2013 to improve the operation of Pay As You Earn (PAYE). HMRC has published a consultation…

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