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Payrolling of Benefits in Kind to Become Mandatory from 2026

Earlier this year, the British Government announced a significant change to the way benefits in kind (BIK) will be reported. Starting from April 2026, the ...
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How to Register for Payrolling Benefits

The British government announced on January 16, 2024, its intention to mandate the payrolling of benefits-in-kind starting from April 2026.   Their goal is to ...
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Student Loan Repayment Thresholds for 2024/25

As with any new financial year, 2024/25 has seen changes to the student loan repayment thresholds. Of the four plans currently being repaid by employees, ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Payroll Documents

Everything you need to know about:  Payroll Documents As an employer in the UK, there’s a range of payroll documents that you’re legally required to ...
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Preparing for Payroll Year-End 2023/24

Payroll year end is right around the corner, and with it comes a lot of new tasks for any payroll and HR department. It might ...
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Legal Requirements for Payslips in the UK

In every job you’ve ever had that has been paid, you’ve probably received a payslip. But are payslips a legal requirement? What needs to be ...
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parental rates 2024/25

All Statutory Parental Pay Rates for 2024/25

You play an important role in supporting your employees, understanding the 2024/25 parental rates is fundamental in having a supportive workplace. Knowing your rates and ...
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The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage for 2024/25

As an employer, staying informed about the national minimum (NMW) and national living wage (NLW) rates is crucial. It’s equally as essential to understand what ...
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Your Handy Guide to National Insurance Rates and Categories

Nobody likes paying taxes. We know that they fund a lot of things we need—infrastructure, for example—and some things we hold dear, like the NHS ...
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The Details on Payroll Deductions

Before your employees get that payday feeling, money must be deducted from their final wage. As an employer, you’ll be responsible for these stoppages on ...
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tax rates and allowances

Tax Rates and Allowances in the UK: Your Ultimate Guide

Tax rates and allowances. We know, that’s not a sentence that ignites anyone’s fire, but they’re fundamental to payroll.  So, we’re going to give you ...
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SSP rates 2024/25

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Rates for 2024/25

As with most financial years, statutory sick pay (SSP) has seen a boost to its previous yearly rate! So, to make sure you’re prepared for ...
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