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Proposal For Mandatory Direct Debit For VAT And PAYE Payments

The government has published a consultation on proposals that will require most VAT-registered businesses and employers to pay VAT and PAYE liabilities by Direct Debit. The aim is to reduce late payment and simplify the payment process. HMRC consider that automating the payment process by requiring Direct Debit could help businesses to reduce administrative work, […]

Read more August 21st, 2026

Mandatory Payrolling For Benefits In Kind

Mandatory payrolling for Benefits In Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but following industry pressure, it will now be introduced in two phases. Many benefits will not be mandated until April 2028. Phase 1 will continue to be rolled out from 6 April 2027, with Phase 2 starting a year later on […]

Read more August 18th, 2026

Health And Safety Campaign For Home Workers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to remind employers that they have the same legal duties for home workers as office-based staff. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over a third of workers in Great Britain now work remotely or in hybrid arrangements, which makes […]

Read more May 21st, 2026

Spring Statement 2026 Summary

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on 3 March 2026. The government has been keen to have only one tax event per year (the Budget) and so the Spring Statement was intended to provide an interim update on the economy and public finances. Whilst the Chancellor did meet the commitment not to make […]

Read more March 4th, 2026

Budget Summary Autumn 2025

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax thresholds for a further three years. Tax increases In addition to maintaining Income Tax thresholds, taxes […]

Read more November 27th, 2025

Pension Schemes Bill: What Can You Do To Prepare?

The Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers. These changes will not only affect how pensions are administered but also impact scheme selection, cost management, and employee engagement over the long term. Figures released last week suggest that the average worker on an average […]

Read more July 21st, 2025

P11D Form Deadline Approaches

P11D forms for reporting expenses and benefits in kind provided to employees and directors in 2024/25 need to be submitted by 6 July 2025. Note that paper forms are no longer acceptable; the return must be made online using PAYE Online for employers or commercial software. Remember that reimbursed expenses no longer need to be […]

Read more June 16th, 2025

National Minimum Wage And National Insurance Update: April 2025

The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates will come into force from 1 April 2025. There are also changes to the National Insurance employers pay that take effect from 6 April. For many businesses, the April payroll will represent a sizeable step up in labour costs. As a reminder, here is a […]

Read more April 2nd, 2025

Spring Statement 2025 Summary

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, held the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March 2025. In the run-up to the event, the Chancellor stated that she ‘remains committed to one major fiscal event a year to give families and businesses stability and certainty on upcoming tax and spending changes and, in turn, to support the […]

Read more March 27th, 2025

Payrolling Benefits In Kind

‘Payrolling benefits in kind’ means that employee benefits in kind (e.g. company cars and medical insurance) are reported to HMRC through the employer’s payroll. Employees’ tax codes are amended so that any income tax due on the benefits is paid throughout the tax year. If a benefit has been payrolled, it does not need to […]

Read more February 20th, 2025

Paying Employees Early Before Christmas

Some employers need to pay their employees earlier than usual in December. This can be for several reasons, such as businesses closing during the festive period and needing to pay workers earlier than normal. As in earlier years, HMRC have announced that they have relaxed the RTI (Real Time Information) reporting obligations. If you do […]

Read more December 5th, 2024

Budget Summary Autumn 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget in nearly 15 years on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’. Billions in tax rises Ms Reeves said the Budget will raise £40 billion in taxes. Employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) will be increased from next […]

Read more October 31st, 2024

Updated Interest Rates Repayment Thresholds For Student Loans

The latest annual update to Student Loan interest rates was made this month by the Department for Education. Different rates and thresholds apply depending on the type of student loan and the new rates will apply from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025. Those running payroll may want to be aware that the rates […]

Read more August 20th, 2024

New Rules On Tips: Understanding The Employment (Allocation Of Tips) Act 2023

On 1 October 2024, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 will come into effect, introducing significant changes to how tips are managed and distributed in the hospitality industry. This legislation aims to improve fairness by mandating that all tips, gratuities, and service charges are allocated fairly among employees. The new rules address longstanding concerns […]

Read more July 15th, 2024

Carer’s Leave Act Comes Into Force From 6 April 2024

The Carer’s Leave Act comes into force on 6 April 2024, which will affect all employers in the UK. If an employee has a dependent with: Then the Act gives them the right to unpaid leave to give or arrange care. The dependent can be anyone who relies on them for care and not just […]

Read more March 22nd, 2024