The public service pensions remedy, referred to as McCloud, may result in pension scheme members receiving changes to existing unauthorised payments or encountering new unauthorised payments. This guidance addresses how pension administrators and members should handle these payments that arise from the remedy implementation.
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HMRC and the Office for National Statistics have released July 2027 official statistics covering payrolled employee numbers and earnings derived from PAYE Real Time Information submissions. The monthly accredited figures provide insight into UK employment patterns and wage trends based on live data collected through employer PAYE returns. This joint statistical release offers a regular snapshot of the working population’s employment status and compensation levels across the economy.
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HMRC has published guidance for administrators of local government public service pension schemes regarding the public service pensions remedy, commonly referred to as McCloud. The guidance explains how this remedy affects scheme administrators and their obligations in implementing the changes. Administrators should review the guidance to understand the implications for their pension schemes and ensure compliance with the updated requirements.
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HMRC and the Office for National Statistics have published the August 2027 monthly statistics on UK payrolled employment and earnings data drawn from the PAYE Real Time Information system. This accredited official statistics release provides the most recent estimates of employee numbers and wage information collected through employer PAYE submissions. The data represents a collaborative output between the two organisations and offers current insight into the state of UK employment figures.
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HMRC provides a dedicated guidance page where users of the Basic PAYE Tools online service can check current system availability and identify any technical problems affecting the platform. This resource allows employers and payroll professionals to verify service status before attempting to access the system and find information about known issues or maintenance windows. The page helps users determine whether disruptions are affecting their specific transactions or if problems are system-wide.
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Official statistics have been published showing monthly estimates of payrolled employee numbers and wage figures based on HMRC’s real-time PAYE information system. The joint release from HMRC and the Office for National Statistics provides current payroll data compiled from employer submissions to the PAYE system. These figures are used to track employment and earnings trends across the UK economy.
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HMRC and the Office for National Statistics have published monthly statistics on payrolled employees and wage levels derived from PAYE Real Time Information submissions. The accredited official statistics provide a current snapshot of employment patterns and earnings across the UK workforce. This joint release forms part of the regular monthly reporting cycle on labour market activity captured through real-time tax data.
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HMRC has been automatically signing certain taxpayers up for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. If you receive notification from HMRC confirming your enrolment, this guide explains the next steps you need to take to comply with your new digital tax reporting requirements.
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Relief at source is a mechanism that allows pension scheme members to recover tax relief on their contributions directly through their pension provider rather than through a self-assessment tax return. Members who have paid tax above the basic rate can claim additional relief if they are higher or additional rate taxpayers. This process simplifies tax relief claims for individuals saving into personal pension schemes and occupational pensions that operate relief at source arrangements.
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HMRC provides advisory fuel rates that allow company car users and employers to determine tax-efficient reimbursement amounts for business mileage without detailed expense tracking. These rates are calculated based on fuel costs and vehicle engine size, enabling compliant expense claims without individual journey records. The rates are updated quarterly to reflect fluctuations in fuel prices, ensuring they remain representative of actual costs incurred by drivers.
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