Tracey Hand

New Tax Year 2026/27: Payroll Changes Employers Need To Know

The new UK tax year from 6 April 2026 brings a mix of headline changes and quieter shifts that still have real implications for payroll, HR and finance teams. This article

Lower Costs, Higher Potential: Why Under-21 Employees Make Business Sense

With rising employment costs and increasing pressure on businesses to control overheads, many employers are reassessing how they build their teams. Employing younger workers can

SSP Shake-Up 2026: What Employers Need to Know from April 2026.

From 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay is getting its biggest overhaul in years and it will affect almost every employer and employee in the UK. Lower earners will newly qualify,

When is 52 weeks NOT a year? A Subtle Payroll Risk for NMW Employers

Many employers annualise hourly pay using 52 weeks — a practical convention that has long been accepted in payroll. However, where employees are paid at or close to the National