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The real Living Wage rates for 2026–27 were announced on 15 October 2026. The new hourly rates are £14.10 across the UK and £15.45 in London. These voluntary rates apply to employees aged 18 and over and are designed to reflect the actual cost of living rather than simply meeting a legal minimum. Accredited Living […]
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 […]
Read articleHMRC is urging tax agents to start conversations with employer clients now so they are ready for real-time reporting of benefits in kind (BiKs). Mandatory payrolling is coming in phases, and early preparation will make the transition smoother for payroll teams, software providers and employees. From 6 April 2027 to 5 April 2028, Phase 1 […]
Read articleAs government proceeds with the ongoing reforms to employments rights the Payroll Centre has continued to draw attention to some of the consultations that have been published to keep you updated of the progress under the plans to Make Work Pay. Given the volume of changes being phased in between 2026 to 2027 t the […]
Read articleThe UK government has launched a public consultation on how the new Fair Work Agency (FWA) will enforce workers’ statutory holiday pay rights from 2027. Published on 30 June 2026 by the Department for Business and Trade, the consultation forms part of the wider “Make Work Pay” agenda under the Employment Rights Act 2025. It […]
Read articleThe Department for Business and Trade(DBT), now referred to as the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) published a reminder of the ongoing progress of changes announced to employment rights. The proposals for the legislative changes as set out initially in the Employment Rights Bill, and now under the Employment Rights Act 2025, […]
Read articleIn the latest round of consultations launched by the government, HMRC are seeking views on proposals to reform time limits in place for the recovery of National Insurance Contributions (NICs) debts by aligning the time limits with those for income tax.This is not an entirely new proposal the government announced at Autumn Statement 2016 that […]
Read articlePension treatment during maternity leave is a frequent source of queries and potential payroll errors. The rules combine employment law protections, auto-enrolment duties and the terms of the pension scheme itself. Correct application protects employees’ pension rights and reduces compliance risk for employers. Statutory Maternity Leave lasts up to 52 weeks and is divided into […]
Read articleFollowing the passing of the Pension Schemes Act 2026, The Government set out proposals on reforms to pensions that aim to support pension savers and boost the wider economy. New proposals setting out how billions of pounds in Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme surpluses could be safely released could see employers and employees benefitting from a boost […]
Read articleHM 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 […]
Read articleFrom August 2026, payroll teams should expect employee queries about the new Low Earner’s Pension Payment. HMRC will contact around one million eligible individuals directly, addressing the long-standing difference in pension tax relief between net pay arrangement and relief at source schemes. The change matters because two employees can make the same workplace pension contribution […]
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