Payroll & HR Annual Update 2027

6 CPD

1 day

Keep your payroll and HR knowledge up to date, all year round. Your Payroll Update subscription gets you into the room (or online) for the latest UK payroll and HR legislation, Budget changes, case law, and regulatory developments – then keeps you covered for the 12 months that follow. Over 20,000 payroll and HR professionals attend this course each year, and more than 90% rebook annually to keep current.

Whether you prefer face-to-face or virtual attendance, your subscription includes the CPD-certified session itself, full access to our Payroll & HR Portal (including a recording of the update, so nothing’s lost if you miss a session or want to revisit it), 12 months’ access to the definitive legislation update manual, and 12 months of support from our Payroll & HR Update helpdesk.

What you’ll achieve

Up-to-date knowledge of current UK payroll and HR legislation and how it impacts payroll practice and compliance.
Confidence in processing compliant payrolls and responding to queries from colleagues working in HR, pensions, benefits, and rewards.
12 months of subscription access — including a recording of the update via our Payroll & HR Portal, the definitive legislation update manual, and helpdesk support to help you apply what you learn all year, not just on the day.

Where mandatory payrolling of benefits stands and what it means for your year-end process. You look at reporting deadlines, transitional rules, and the steps to take now so your systems and processes are ready.

The new National Minimum Wage rates from the Budget, and how they affect pay calculations, salary sacrifice arrangements, and support for under-25s. You review compliance checkpoints so your payroll is ready before the new rates take effect.

New NI rates, thresholds, and employer allowances for 2027. You look at how the updates affect employees and employers, including support measures for under-25s and NEETs.

Current salary sacrifice rules and how they apply to electric vehicle schemes. You explore how benefit value is calculated, the effect on pay and statutory payments, and what to check before extending or renewing an EV scheme.

The employment law changes with the most direct impact on payroll and HR practice. You get a clear, practical summary of what’s changed and what it means for your processes.

The latest holiday pay rules and relevant case law. You will explore updated guidance on part-year workers and how recent changes continue to shape holiday pay calculations.

What’s required now, and what’s proposed, across gender, ethnicity, and disability pay gap reporting. You learn how to gather the right data, calculate the figures correctly, and prepare for reporting obligations as they extend.

Updates to SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, ShPP, and parental leave rates and entitlement criteria, with an overview of the Alabaster ruling and its effect on payments during maternity leave. You cover the current position across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

New tax bands, the Personal Allowance, and an overview of Dividend Tax changes from the Budget. You learn how the latest rules affect PAYE calculations, including devolved variations for Scotland and Wales, and what to expect as thresholds evolve.

Updates to FPS, EPS, Starter Checklists, and HMRC’s data requirements. You review current reporting expectations and what could change next as Real Time Information continues to evolve.

Updated thresholds and rates across student loan plans. You review how to identify the correct plan type, apply the right deduction rate, and handle common employee queries.

The latest rules on reporting employee expenses and benefits in kind. You cover updated valuation methods, common problem areas, and how to keep your year-end P11D or payrolled benefits process aligned with current HMRC guidance.

How payroll fraud happens, and the checks that protect your organisation. You cover Right to Work verification requirements and the steps to strengthen your controls against both.

Changes to EC social security coordination and A1 certificate reforms, and what they mean for employees working across borders. You review how the reforms affect posted workers, contribution liability, and the documentation your payroll team needs to stay compliant.

This is a one-day (6 CPD hours) training that brings payroll and HR professionals fully up to date with the latest UK payroll and HR legislation, regulatory changes, case law, and best practice. You leave better equipped to run compliant payrolls and respond confidently to related HR queries.

This update is ideal for anyone with responsibility for payroll or HR — from those administering payrolls to team leaders, managers, or anyone needing to understand how legislative changes affect practice.

Some basic familiarity with payroll and HR is helpful, but the course focuses on legislative changes and compliance rather than basic payroll calculations, so it’s suitable for both experienced professionals and those looking to refresh their knowledge.

You’ll cover updates to UK tax codes and thresholds, National Insurance, statutory payments (like SSP and SMP), holiday pay and case law, salary sacrifice rules, RTI changes, benefits reporting, childcare schemes, international developments affecting UK employers, and more.

You can choose between face-to-face attendance or virtual/on-demand delivery – giving flexibility if you prefer in-person learning or remote access.

Yes, the course is CPD-certified for 6 hours, which many employers and professional bodies recognise as part of continuing professional development.

Attendees receive comprehensive course materials including a definitive Payroll & HR legislation update manual and online access to updated notes for 12 months.

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£676.00 +VAT

CPD-certified Payroll & HR Update course - attend online or in person
12 months' access to the Payroll & HR Portal, including a recording of your update session
12 months' access to the definitive Payroll & HR legislation update manual
12 months of support from the Payroll & HR Update helpdesk