21st August 2025
Did you know a missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) record could reduce your State Pension, but you may still have time to…
17th July 2025
Working or claiming benefits in the UK? You may need to apply for a National Insurance number first. If you do not…
10th July 2025
Employers must act now to meet the deadline for paying Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 to avoid HMRC penalties. These contributions are…
29th May 2025
Employers must pay Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (post) or 22 July (electronic). These apply to perks like…
15th May 2025
Employers must pay Class 1A NICs on 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (22 July if paying electronically). Avoid penalties by meeting deadlines…
24th April 2025
A reminder that increases to the rate of National Insurance contributions (NICs) that are paid by employers came into effect on 6…
13th March 2025
Self-employed individuals earning £12,570 or more annually must pay Class 4 National Insurance Contributions (NICs). For 2024-25, rates are 6% on profits…
17th February 2025
Even if you have never been employed, you might have been eligible for NI credits without realising it. For example, if you…
30th January 2025
From 6 April 2025, employers will face a 1.2% rise in National Insurance contributions, alongside a lower NICs threshold. However, an increased…
9th January 2025
Misplaced your National Insurance number? Do not worry! From checking payslips to using the HMRC app, there are many ways to recover…
