See this month's most-asked payroll questions from sick pay to benefits in kind and how ASKTPC gives members the same answers instantly.
Employees who lose a close relative, and women and partners who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, will gain a legal right to time off work from April 2027, the government confirmed on 22 September. Ministers will introduce a new statutory right to bereavement leave for employees who lose a spouse or partner, a parent, […]
UK tackles “gagging” NDAs in landmark workers’ rights reform What’s happening?The UK government has introduced amendments to the Employment Rights Bill that would ban the use of NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) designed to silence victims of workplace harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment. Any confidentiality clause in a settlement that aims to stifle such disclosures would […]
Read articleThe Chancellor set out plans in the 2025 Budget to introduce a mileage levy on owners of electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars (PHEV), by charging a 3p per mile for drivers of electric cars and rate of 1.5p per mile for PHEVs. Whilst drivers of petrol and diesel cars pay tax on how much […]
Read articleIn a significant step towards addressing long-standing inequalities, the UK government has unveiled reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) that will benefit millions of women, particularly those in frontline public service roles. The changes, set to take effect from April 2026, target the persistent gender pension gap a disparity where women often retire […]
Read articleHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced a strong turnout for the Self Assessment deadline, with more than 11.48 million taxpayers successfully filing their tax returns for the 2024 to 2025 tax year by the 31 January cutoff. The figures, released on 3 February 2026, highlight a high level of compliance amid the annual rush […]
Read articleIf you’re a UK national living or working abroad, or planning to do so, big changes are coming to how you can build or protect your UK State Pension entitlement. Announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 and detailed by HMRC and GOV.UK, these reforms take effect from 6 April 2026 (for tax years 2026/27 onwards). […]
Read articleThe UK labour market showed signs of cooling in late 2025, with the number of payrolled employees falling for the eighth time in the past 12 months, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). An early provisional estimate for December 2025 puts the total number of payrolled employees at 30.2 […]
Read articleThe 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 […]
Read articleIn a significant advancement for working parents, the Employment Rights Act 2025 (which received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025) introduces enhanced dismissal protections for pregnant women and new mothers. These reforms, forming part of the government’s “Make Work Pay” agenda, aim to address ongoing workplace discrimination and support more women in maintaining their careers […]
Read articleOn 13 January 2026, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Shona Robison, delivered the Scottish Budget for 2026-27 to Parliament. Amid broader commitments to health, social care, and cost-of-living support, the announcement included targeted changes to income tax bands – the most significant payroll-relevant updates for employers operating in or with staff resident […]
Read articleAn umbrella company is a type of business structure often used by temporary workers, freelancers, and contractors. The contractor is technically employed by the umbrella company, which acts as an intermediary between the worker and the agency or client. The company handles payroll, taxes, and other administrative tasks for the worker, ensuring compliance with employment […]
Read articleSign up for our weekly payroll newsletter to keep informed about all the changes in the payroll industry.
.jpg "New statutory right to bereavement leave")
.jpg "Share your Views – EV Mileage Rates")
.jpg "Major Pension Reforms to Close Gender Gap")
.jpg "UK Payrolled Employees Continue to Decline, Latest ONS Data Reveals")
.jpg "Small Employers Relief – Boost")
.jpg "Scottish Budget 2026-27: Payroll Implications of the Latest Income Tax Adjustments")
