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How to Payroll Benefits in Kind from April 2027: Calculation Steps and Class 1A Rounding Rules

From 6 April 2027, employers must payroll certain benefits in kind (BiKs) and report the associated Income Tax and Class 1A National Insurance contributions in real time through the Full Payment Submission (FPS). Phase 1 covers company cars, car fuel, vans, van fuel and employer-provided medical benefits. Any other BiKs that an employer chooses to […]

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Trade Union Right of Access

Did you know from 30th October there are some changes which will enhance workers’ rights. These changes are part of the Employment Rights Act 2025. Trade Union Right of Access From 30th October 2026 a new legal right comes into force for independent trade unions to gain access to workplaces to engage with workforces either […]

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NL 210926: Changes to the treatment of Class 1A on Payrolled Benefits

And here we go again! HMRC has updated its guidance on the payment of Class 1A in real time for the mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind set to be introduced under phase 1 in April 2027. This means that from 6 April 2027, Class 1A payment in real time will not only apply to […]

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Employer Bulletin – August

The latest edition of the employer bulletin (August)has been published. Included in the bulletin are reminders for employers to get ready for payrolling benefits. A reminder that the phased introduction will be brought in under two phases. Phase 1 Company cars and fuel, Vans and van fuel benefit and private medical and the introduction of […]

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What the Fit Note Overhaul Means for Employers and Payroll

The UK Government’s pilots to replace the traditional “tick-box” fit note with personalised stay-in-work and return-to-work plans (launched in May 2026) are designed to get employers involved much earlier in an employee’s sickness absence. This is part of the same broader package that already introduced Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from day one on 6 April […]

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What the Fit Note Overhaul Means for Employers and Payroll

The UK Government’s pilots to replace the traditional “tick-box” fit note with personalised stay-in-work and return-to-work plans (launched in May 2026) are designed to get employers involved much earlier in an employee’s sickness absence. This is part of the same broader package that already introduced Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from day one on 6 April […]

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Payroll Bureau vs Outsourcing: Umbrella Reforms Shift Risks for Accountants and Bureaus

With UK payroll compliance tightening, accountants are increasingly advising clients on the choice between a traditional payroll bureau and full outsourcing. New umbrella company rules, effective from 6 April 2026, have intensified the debate by introducing joint and several liability across supply chains. This change is forcing bureaus, recruitment agencies, and end clients to reassess […]

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UK Employers Must Keep Holiday Records from April 2026 Under New Employment Rights Act

Employers across the United Kingdom will face a new legal duty to maintain records proving they have given workers their full holiday entitlements, starting on 6 April 2026. The requirement, introduced by Section 35 of the Employment Rights Act 2025, amends the Working Time Regulations 1998 by inserting a new regulation 16B. From that date, […]

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Small Employers Relief – Boost

The compensation rate for Small Employers Relief (SER) for statutory parental payments is set to increase from 8.5% to 9%, from 6 April 2026. Employers can typically reclaim 92% of employees’ parental payments, Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory Paternity Pay (SPP), Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP), Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay, Statutory Neonatal Care Pay and Statutory Shared Parental Pay. The […]

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Government Launches £725 Million Apprenticeship Boost

The government has announced a sweeping £725 million investment to overhaul the apprenticeship system delivering 50,000 new apprenticeship places over the next three years. This major reform is designed to tackle persistent youth unemployment, equip young people with meaningful skills, and offer a credible alternative to university. What’s Changing The Bigger Picture The initiative forms […]

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