HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a 12-week call for evidence on Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Settlement Agreements (PSAs), inviting employers, payroll agents, tax advisers and software providers to share how these arrangements work in practice. Opened on 23 June 2026 and running until 15 September 2026, the consultation aims to address variations […]
The Fair Work Agency is now the UK’s new executive agency for enforcing workers’ rights. For payroll professionals, this is not just a policy update. It is a practical reminder that pay accuracy, holiday records, agency worker processes and statutory payments must be audit-ready. The agency was formed in April 2026 and is sponsored by […]
Read articleWith 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 […]
Read articleWe previously published an article highlighting the Government’s proposals to introduce requirements for large employers with 250 or more employees to create voluntary action plans that show how they reduce gender pay gap and support employees experiencing menopause. This voluntary proposal was ahead of the mandatory timeline which will take effect from April 2027. At […]
Read articleOn 26 February 2026, the Investment Zone special tax sites in Scotland were designated. The Glasgow City Region Investment Zone and North East of Scotland special tax sites were designated following a Statutory Instrument which was laid on 5 February 2026. Government committed to the introduction of 13 such zones 8 of which are already designated This now adds to […]
Read articleMonthly paid employees can still need an average holiday pay calculation. The key question is not how often they are paid, but whether their pay is fixed or includes variable elements such as overtime, commission, allowances, or shift payments. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, regulation 16 says: “A worker is entitled to be paid […]
Read articleHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published its April 2026 Employer Bulletin on 15 April 2026, delivering critical guidance for employers and payroll professionals at the start of the 2026/27 tax year. The bulletin covers wage increases, statutory pay reforms, benefits changes, and specific warnings on Real Time Information (RTI) submission errors. National Minimum Wage and […]
Read articleChancellor Rachael Reeves recently announced that there is to be a review of the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates, “ahead of a future budget”, as expected this was welcomed by many but a more definite or earlier time frame would have been more beneficial given this is something that many employers and motoring industry […]
Read articleFor payroll professionals, the key message for the 2026/27 tax year is this: from 6 April 2026, the rules are more flexible for fathers and partners using Paternity Leave alongside Shared Parental Leave, while the statutory weekly pay rate has increased. The government has also confirmed that Paternity Leave is now a day one right […]
Read articleEmployers 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, […]
Read articleWe previously advised on the Chancellors’ intention to ensure all young people who have been on Universal Credits for 18 months or longer will be offered a guaranteed paid work placement. Those who do not take up the offer could face losing their benefits. This comes amidst growing concerns on how to tackle youth unemployment […]
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