There are working time limits that set out the legal maximum weekly working hours that a person has to work – presently, working hours should not exceed 48-hours a week on average. The maximum hours for under 18’s is fixed at no more than 8-hours a day or 40-hours a week. The average working hours are calculated

The government has published updated statutory guidance for employers on gender pay gap reporting. The guidance updates the format of previous guidance to make it clearer and simpler, locate it in one place on GOV.UK and remove any unnecessary duplication and repetition. There have been no changes to factual content. The guidance covers the following

HMRC has, for many years, accepted that associate dentists almost always have the status of being self-employed. These agreements have been approved by the British Dental Association (BDA) and the Dental Practitioners Association (DPA) and is written into HMRC’s manuals. HMRC’s manuals state that ‘these agreements relate to dentists practising as associates in premises run

Following the introduction into Parliament of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, the government has launched a further consultation on the implementation of minimum service levels during periods of strike action, this time relating to minimum service levels for passenger rail services. The consultation closes on 15 May 2023. Source: New feed

Following the introduction into Parliament of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, the government has now launched two consultations on the implementation of minimum service levels for fire and rescue services and for ambulance services during periods of strike action. The consultations close on 3 May 2023 and 9 May 2023 respectively. The Bill itself

HMRC’s VAT notice 700/45 entitled How to correct VAT errors and make adjustments or claims provides guidance to VAT registered businesses on avoiding and correcting errors on VAT returns. This notice explains to VAT registered businesses how to: Amend VAT records if they contain errors. Correct errors on VAT returns which have already been submitted.

The government introduced new passport fees for all applications from 2 February 2023, the first time in 5 years that the cost of applying for a passport has increased. The new fees include the following changes: the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK increased from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults

HMRC has published an updated list of authorised ISA managers. The list was updated on 1 February 2023. Inclusion on the list means that HMRC is satisfied that the person, firm or company concerned is able to manage ISAs satisfactorily. However, HMRC has not approved any ISA that the ISA manager may offer. Potential investors

The government has given its backing to another Private Members’ Bill that is currently before Parliament. The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 February 2023 and has now been referred to a Public Bill Committee which will meet to consider it on a date

The VAT annual accounting scheme is open to most businesses with a turnover of up to £1.35m per year. The main benefits of the scheme include the requirement to file only one VAT return per year. The scheme is aimed at small businesses. It can either be combined with the flat rate scheme or used