National Insurance Changes in 2026
Two National Insurance developments confirmed in early 2026 are relevant for people running businesses and working for themselves. The first is the annual National Insurance update that takes effect from April 2026 and feeds directly into payroll, drawings and cash flow. The second is a reform to the National Insurance treatment of pension salary sacrifice […]
HMRC Tax Rebate Delays in 2026
Taxpayers are facing significant delays in receiving tax rebates and National Insurance refunds from HMRC. Some repayments are taking many months and some are taking more than a year. Refunds that used to land within a few weeks are now more likely to move slowly, particularly where HMRC treats a claim as needing manual processing. […]
SSP 2026: Higher Rates from 6 April
Statutory Sick Pay is changing in ways that will be felt most acutely by employers from April 2026. While SSP has always been an employer-funded obligation, confirmed reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 expand eligibility, bring payment forward to day one and change how SSP is calculated for lower-paid staff. For employers with part-time […]
Zero-Hours Working: 2026 Changes
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has started to change how flexible working arrangements operate in practice, and one of the earliest changes took effect on 6 January 2026. For organisations that rely on casual, seasonal or variable-hours labour, the shift is significant. It affects not only contracts, but everyday decisions about rotas, availability and how […]
April 2026 Employment Law Changes: ERA 2025 In Force
The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings a phased programme of UK employment law reform, but April 2026 is the point at which The first set of changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 takes effect in April 2026, which is when many businesses will start to feel the effects in day-to-day operations. While some later […]
UK Autumn Budget 2025: Impact on Businesses & Taxpayers
The UK’s Autumn 2025 Budget landed in an economy where households, employers and workers are already under pressure. Inflation may be lower than the peaks of recent years, but business operating and living costs remain high, wages are only just keeping pace and business investment is fragile. Against that backdrop, the Chancellor delivered a package […]
New ILR & Settlement Proposals: Key Risks for Employers
The government is consulting on a new earned settlement system that would change how many migrant workers qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain. For most routes that currently lead to settlement after five years, the proposed model introduces a ten year baseline with stricter conditions around conduct, earnings and integration. Some higher earners would qualify […]
UK Immigration Rule Changes: October 2025 Update
The Home Office has announced a broad set of reforms to the UK immigration system following publication of the latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1333) on 14 October 2025. These updates form part of the government’s “Plan for Change” and will tighten eligibility requirements while increasing costs for both employers and […]
UK Employment Taxes: A Guide for Employers
Employment taxes in the UK encompass a range of different types of taxation and deductions that employers are legally required to manage on behalf of their employees. As an employer or payroll manager, understanding these taxes is essential not only to ensure compliance with UK law but also to avoid potential penalties and financial discrepancies […]
Understanding Company Law in the UK
Company law in the UK is an area of legal practice that governs the formation, operation, and dissolution of companies. It provides a legal framework that ensures businesses operate in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner. As a substantial body, company law encompasses various legal aspects, including company formation, director duties, shareholder rights, mergers and […]