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How to Effectively Manage Probation Reviews
Imagine going through the whole recruitment process—advertising a role, sifting through CVs, interviewing, making an offer—only for your new hire to leave within a few ...
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5 Key Payroll Changes For 2025/26
From changes to tax rates and National Insurance to minimum wage and statutory payments, a new financial year always comes with new rates and figures ...
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What are Off-Payroll Working Rules?
Off-payroll working—often referred to as IR35—has been a hot topic for businesses and contractors since it was first introduced in April 2000 as part of ...
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What is Real Time Information?
Real Time Information (RTI) has completely changed how businesses manage Pay As You Earn (PAYE), shifting payroll reporting from an end-of-year task to a real-time ...
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Company Car, Van & Fuel Benefit Rates 2025/26
If your company provides vehicles for personal use, it’s crucial to stay up to date with car fuel benefits. Don’t worry—you’re in good hands. We’ll ...
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How to Do a Payroll Journal Entry
Every payroll transaction impacts your company’s accounts, which is why payroll journal entries matter. They track wages, deductions, and taxes, helping you stay compliant with ...
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The Details on Payroll Deductions
Payroll deductions come in all shapes and sizes. By understanding what you need to take from your people’s earnings, you’ll not only stay on the ...
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A Quick Overview of Zero-Hour Contracts in 2025
Zero-hour contracts have long been a go-to for businesses needing flexibility and workers seeking adaptable schedules. However, the government’s Employment Rights Bill has introduced changes ...
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An Overview of Payrolling Benefits in Kind
The UK Government introduced the Payrolling Benefits in Kind scheme in 2016, allowing you to process your employee benefits directly through payroll instead of using ...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Income Tax Rates and Personal Allowances
Understanding income tax rates and personal allowances can seem tricky at first. But if you think about it, it’s not that complicated: the UK operates ...
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Your Handy Guide to National Insurance Contributions
National Insurance contributions (NICs) might technically be considered a tax, but they’re more than just a deduction from your pay—they’re an investment in your future. ...
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What is an Auto Enrolment Pension?
The whole realm of retirement seems like a golden time… until your employees start exploring the slightly scary world of pensions. But...
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