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How Much Will the Average Pay Rise in 2025?
After five years of moderate salary increases following the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the average pay rise rate for 2025 is projected to slow down compared ...
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What you Need to Know about Changing Payroll Software
Changing payroll software might seem like a big step, but it’s worth it when you think about how much time and hassle it could save. ...
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A Guide to Switching Payroll Companies
If you’re here, it can only mean one thing. You’re thinking about switching payroll companies. Maybe you’re not getting the customer service you expect. Maybe ...
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Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill: Changes You Need to Know
On 27 November 2024, the government released an amendment paper to the Employment Rights Bill that introduces some changes and clarifications not previously announced; updates ...
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What is a Payroll Continuity Plan? (and How to Make One)
Let’s face it, a missed payslip or a delay in payroll is more than just a headache. It can seriously impact employee morale and damage ...
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Autumn Budget Updates: National Minimum Wage in 2025
“A proper day’s work deserves a proper day’s pay.” — Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister. We couldn’t put it better ourselves. When your employees put ...
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Autumn Budget: National Insurance Changes 2024
As promised in this year’s Autumn Budget, there have been no increases in tax and National Insurance (NI) for employees. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said ...
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Christmas Payroll: A Guide to Payroll in December
Christmas is coming up fast, and one of the things on many payrollers’ mind is ‘what do I need to do for Christmas payroll?’. There ...
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How to Overcome the Top HR Challenges in 2025
“As businesses prepare for the future, HR leaders must redefine their focus to address strategic priorities in 2025 and beyond. Key areas include developing managers, embedding organizational culture, ...
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BACS vs Faster Payments: What’s the Difference?
Today, you’ll hear two main terms when it comes to making payroll payments—BACS and Faster Payments. But what’s the difference? And which one is better ...
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All UK Bank Holidays 2025
There’s nothing quite like a bank holiday. Whether you’re an employee planning an adventure or an employer trying to minimise disruptions and plan customer demand, ...
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What is the Average Cost of Payroll Services for Small Businesses?
If you run a small business, you’ll know that there’s more to payroll than just making sure your employees get paid — quite a lot ...
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