by Kevin | Aug 10, 2026 | Blog post, News, Payroll Updates
The Fair Work Agency (FWA) has published its first Delivery Plan for 2026/27, setting out how it will bring a more joined-up approach to labour-market enforcement across the UK. For employers and payroll teams, the message is clear: while the Agency is still in its...
by Kevin | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog post, Employment Law, News, Payroll Updates
We are restarting these short updates to share the payroll and employment developments that matter in practice — and to keep useful resources within easy reach. A quick payroll check For 2026/27, the National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over....
by Kevin | May 21, 2026 | Blog post, News, Payroll Updates
The Chancellor has announced a welcome increase to the tax-free mileage rate for employees who use their own car or van for business journeys. From April 2026, the approved mileage rate for cars and vans will increase from 45p per mile to 55p per mile for the first...
by Kevin | Oct 17, 2025 | Blog post, News, Payroll Updates
The Department for Business and Trade has named almost 500 employers for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage (NMW) — with over £6 million repaid to around 42,000 workers and more than £10 million in fines issued. The Real Cost of Getting the National Minimum Wage...
by Kevin | Jul 1, 2025 | Employment Law, News
The UK Government published its Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap—a comprehensive plan for rolling out some major workplace changes. These reforms are part of their Plan to Make Work Pay to boost living standards, support workers, and give businesses clear...
by Kevin | Jun 4, 2025 | News, Payroll Updates
The UK government has released its latest list of employers who failed to meet their National Minimum Wage (NMW) obligations. It’s a strong reminder that, even with the best intentions, payroll mistakes can carry serious reputational and financial consequences. What’s...
