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Welsh attachment of earnings threshold consultation response 27 January 2022
The Welsh government has responded to the consultation it launched on updating the attachment of earnings thresholds. The CIPP responded to this consultation, while agreeing with the process of updating the thresholds, raising concerns over the timescales involved for payroll software providers.
The consultation states:
“There are no changes propose d in light of responses to the consultation. The Minister will issue a Written Statement alongside this summary of responses, setting out the plans to bring forward legislation to uprate earnings thresholds for Attachment of Earnings Orders in line with cu rrent Average Weekly Earnings from April 2022” Software providers will need to be made aware of these changes with sufficient time to implement these changes. Guidance will be needed for all payroll professionals in the UK to know how these updates will affect them. Under the proposed changes, the Welsh rates would differ from the UK rates currently in place.
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Temporary adjusted right to work checks extended until 30 September 2022 23 February 2022
Following positive feedback, the adjusted right to work check end date has been postponed until 30 September 2022. Previously due to end on 6 April 2022, the extension will allow the current process to run alongside the Identification Document Validation Technology (IDVT) employers can use in the new tax year. This will allow employers time to engage with IDVT suppliers and build working relationships before implementing new processes. A reminder of what you can do with the adjusted checks: • checks can currently be carried out over video calls • job applicants and existing workers can send scanned documents or a photo of documents for checks using email or a mobile app, rather than sending originals • employers should use the Home Office Employer Checking Service if a prospective or existing employee cannot provide any of the accepted documents
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Department for Education releases plans to reform student loans 24 February 2022
On 24 February 2022, Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi, and Minister for Higher and Further Education, Michelle Donelan issued a press release detailing student loan reform.
For new borrowers, starting courses from the 2023/24 academic year, Interest rates will be set at RPI+0% to ensure graduates do not “ repay more than they borrowed in real terms”. This is stated to meet the manifesto commitment of addressing interest rates of student loans.
Tuition Fees will be capped at £9,250 for another two years, up to 2024/25 inclusive.
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