Autumn Budget 2026 – Minimum Wage increases
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, announced increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates, confirming that the Government has accepted in full the
Share scheme returns – penalties are now being issued
Employers operating employee share schemes may now be receiving penalties from HMRC for failing to submit their employment related securities (ERS) end of year returns on time.
ERS schemes are used
UK employers with overseas employees
UK employers with employees who normally work overseas may have PAYE and National Insurance obligations when those employees come to the UK to carry out their duties in the UK on a short-term
Tax relief for uniforms and protective clothing
Employers providing uniforms or protective clothing to employees need to understand the tax and National Insurance rules that apply. The treatment depends on whether the clothing is required for the
Official rate of interest for beneficial loans
Employers providing loans to employees or directors need to ensure they correctly calculate any taxable benefit using HMRC’s official rate of interest. Where a loan is provided at no interest or at a
Payroll compliance – what is Full Payment Submission?
A Full Payment Submission (FPS) is a payroll report that employers must send to HMRC every time they pay employees. Using payroll software, employers use an FPS to report payments made, deductions
Does your business need to register as an employer?
If you are starting to employ staff or engaging subcontractors for construction work, you will generally need to register as an employer with HMRC. This obligation extends even to individuals who are
Tax and termination payments
The tax treatment of termination payments is governed by a detailed set of rules that determine how much is taxable and whether National Insurance contributions apply. The structure of a termination
Filing deadlines for reporting expenses and benefits
Employers providing employees with expenses or benefits in kind must comply with specific reporting, filing, and payment obligations each tax year. These requirements are designed to ensure that
Increase in employment costs 2026-27
From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased, and businesses should ensure payroll systems are updated immediately so that employees receive the correct
