by Megan Burnham | Aug 23, 2026 | HR
A guide for UK employers and payroll teams Every April, the UK government reviews the statutory rates that apply to parental leave and pay. The 2026/27 tax year is no exception, and the changes go beyond a simple uplift in figures. Alongside the new weekly rate, two...
by Megan Burnham | Aug 18, 2026 | Payroll, Payroll Software
A single missed deadline can be enough to trigger a payroll penalty from HMRC, even when the underlying error was accidental. Late submissions, late payments, and inaccurate reporting are all treated as compliance failures, and the financial consequences build up...
by Megan Burnham | Aug 3, 2026 | Payroll
Payroll compliance sits at the centre of every employer’s legal and financial responsibilities. It covers far more than paying people on time; it involves accurate deductions, correct statutory payments, timely reporting to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the...
by Megan Burnham | Jul 20, 2026 | News
From 6 April 2027, payrolling benefits in kind will no longer be optional for most employers. HMRC is introducing mandatory real-time reporting for a defined set of benefits, with a second wave following a year later. The change removes the annual P11D exercise for...
by Megan Burnham | Jul 5, 2026 | Payroll
Running payroll accurately depends on more than getting the sums right. It depends on timing. Every tax year brings a fixed set of dates that determine when Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and National Insurance (NI) must reach HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), when submissions...
