These are the laws, rules and regulations changing in 2019 and how they could affect you.
1. 1. The Minimum Wage is going UP
Both the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase in April 2019. For those aged over 25 it, will rise to 8.21. For those 21 to 24, it will go up from 7.38 to 7.70.
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2. 2. Settled status applications for EU nationals
European workers living in the UK will be forced to apply for settled status in 2019, allowing them to remain in the UK after the end of the 'Brexittransition period' in 2021
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3. 3. Income tax thresholds increased
The income tax threshold will increase to 12,500 in April 2019. That means you'll earn more before paying tax on your earnings, saving you 130 a year. The 40% tax threshold has also increased to 50,000.
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4. 4. New fines for overtaking cyclists too close
Drivers now have to leave at least 1.5 metres (4ft 10) when passing a cyclist during an overtake according to Highway Code changes. Those failing to do so could be handed a 100 fine. and three points.
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