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The Department for Work and Pensions has updated the SSP1 form (the employer form issued when Statutory Sick Pay is not payable or is ending) to include the specific reason: “Your earnings in the 8 weeks before your sickness absence began were £0.” This follows the major Statutory Sick Pay reforms that took effect from […]
Free Childcare hours extended Entitlement to free childcare has been extended from 15 to 30 hours for parents of children aged between nine months and three years old, from 1st September, 2025. This completes the final phase of Government’s plans to ensure that all eligible parents have access to 30 hours of free childcare for […]
Read articleAs we approach Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026, it’s time for employers and employees in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to plan for bank holidays and understand payroll obligations, including the importance of accurate Real Time Information (RTI) reporting to avoid Universal Credit disruptions. Bank Holidays: England and Wales For 2025, Christmas Day […]
Read articleThe Payroll Centre announces it has been acquired by Bright SG and becomes part of the same Group as the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) Bright, an award-winning provider of payroll and accountancy software and the owner of IPASS has announced the acquisition of The Payroll Centre, the largest payroll education provider in the UK. The […]
Read articleNew Advisory Fuel Rates Shake Up Electric Vehicle Reimbursements in the UK Updated 26 August 2025 – HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled significant updates to the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for company car users, effective from 1 September 2025. The most notable change introduces a groundbreaking split for electric vehicle (EV) charging, distinguishing […]
Read articleThe EU Pay Transparency Directive, adopted in March 2023, is set to reshape workplace fairness by June 2026. For UK employers with EU operations, hiring EU talent, or planning European expansion, this isn’t just a compliance issue it’s a chance to gain a competitive edge. Here’s what you need to know and how to act […]
Read articleHMRC is providing assistance to customers who may be experiencing difficulties with repayment of outstanding tax liabilities that might be due. The Self-Serve Time to Pay has now been introduced to support customers with Simple Assessment debts. The arrangements offer customers the opportunity to set up a payment plan to pay off their debt by […]
Read articleOn the 5 August 2025, the Government published the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) remit for the rates of National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) that will apply from April 2026. Earlier this year in May, the LPC published a consultation seeking input to shape the recommendations it will make to the Government […]
Read articleNew research from Employment Hero reveals that 84% of 1,000 surveyed UK small business leaders have made payroll errors impacting employee pay and business cash flow. Alarmingly, 40% of these businesses faced penalties, with over a third incurring fines in the thousands (£) due to payroll mistakes. The complexity of recent tax changes including higher […]
Read articleConfirmation of the commencement regulations for the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act and its accompanying Statutory Code of Practice is now in place and scheduled to come into force on the 1st of October following the delay from the original July 2024 date. The long-awaited change to the law will ensure protected rights under the ERA […]
Read articleFrom the 1st of April 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will require payroll service providers to register as tax advisers, bringing them under the same regulatory framework as other professionals who deal with client tax affairs. The new rules aim to strengthen oversight and ensure minimum standards are met across the tax advice sector. […]
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