For many small businesses, payroll is one of those essential tasks that has to be done accurately and on time, but can quickly become a drain on internal resources. From calculating wages and deductions to submitting information to HMRC, payroll requires specialist knowledge and careful attention to detail. As a business grows, managing everything in-house … Read more
Businesses have been given more time to prepare for one of the biggest changes to payroll reporting in recent years. Following feedback from employers, payroll professionals and software developers, the government has confirmed a revised timetable for the introduction of mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiKs). Rather than requiring all taxable benefits to be … Read more
The UK employment landscape is undergoing significant reform following the introduction of the Employment Rights Act. The legislation represents one of the most substantial updates to employment law in recent years and will introduce a range of new responsibilities for employers across England, Scotland and Wales. While some measures have already taken effect, further changes … Read more
For many UK businesses, payroll is one of those essential functions that simply has to work. Employees expect to be paid accurately and on time, HMRC compliance requirements continue to evolve, and directors need confidence that payroll processes are secure and reliable. Yet despite its importance, payroll management is often time-consuming, resource-heavy, and surprisingly costly … Read more
New provisions in the Employment Rights Act took effect from 6 April 2026, including the launch of the Fair Work Agency, which combines three separate agencies to enforce employment rights more effectively and efficiently. Employees taking sick leave will now be entitled to receive Statutory Sick Pay from their first day of sickness absence, instead … Read more
In the world of business, we often talk about company culture and flexible working as the keys to keeping staff happy. But there is a much more fundamental factor that can make or break an employee’s relationship with their employer: getting paid correctly and on time. At a time where the cost of living remains … Read more
A new website has been launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offering practical guidance and support on the changes that the Employment Rights Act will introduce and what they can do to get ready. The website provides details of upcoming changes, including several that come into force from April 2026. These include: … Read more
Keeping up with HMRC requirements is an ongoing challenge for UK businesses of all sizes. Payroll legislation changes frequently, reporting deadlines are unforgiving, and even small errors can lead to penalties, interest charges, or unwanted scrutiny from HMRC. This is why more organisations are turning to payroll outsourcing as a reliable way to maintain payroll … Read more
The government has announced the new minimum wage rates that will come into force from 1 April 2026. The new rates are as follows: Current rate New rate Aged 21 and over £12.21 £12.71 Aged 18 to 20 £10.00 £10.85 Aged under 18 £7.55 £8.00 Apprentice rate £7.55 £8.00 The new rates mean that … Read more
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of our dear colleague and friend, Lydia Bradley, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last week. Lydia was a valued and much-loved member of our team whose expertise, kindness, and dedication touched everyone she worked with. She was also, as many of … Read more