Towards the end of 2009 and during 2010, the first national identity cards will be issued to the general public, first in Manchester and then across the North West.  Following a consultation exercise in 2008, the Government has made a number of Regulations related to the issuing of these cards.

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Posted October 8th, 2009 | No Comments »

The transfer of taxpayer data to the National Insurance Recording System (NIRS) was originally planned for summer 2008 but, according the new Employer Bulletin 31, it will not take place until “later this year”.

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Posted March 16th, 2009 | No Comments »

From April 2009, Jobcentre Plus will align and lengthen payment periods for the majority of Working Age benefits.  It will involve assigning a single benefit week ending day for each individual, regardless of the benefits they receive.  Payment will be made fortnightly in arrears for a benefit week-ending day that is determined by the customer’s National Insurance number.

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Posted October 6th, 2008 | No Comments »