HMRC launches new online help for compliance checks
What is the new tool? HMRC has launched a valuable new online interactive tool to help guide both businesses and individuals through tax compliance checks. The free Interactive Compliance Guidance tool available on GOV.UK consolidates existing guidance and videos into one user-friendly platform. This is particularly helpful for businesses without dedicated tax representation who often […]
Right to Work Checks on Long-Standing Employees: Your Legal Obligations
Why ongoing right to work checks matter As an employer, ensuring all your staff have the legal right to work in the UK isn’t just good business practice—it’s a legal requirement. While most employers are diligent about conducting right to work checks when hiring new staff, there’s often confusion about obligations regarding long-standing employees, particularly […]
What you need to know about National Minimum Wage increases for April 2025
What is the National Minimum Wage? The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) set the minimum hourly rates that employers must legally pay their workers in the UK. The rates are reviewed annually and typically increase each April to reflect changes in living costs and economic conditions. As an employer, it’s crucial […]
What you need to know about National Insurance changes from April 2025
What are the key changes to National Insurance? The UK government has announced significant changes to employer National Insurance contributions that will take effect from 6th April 2025. These changes were announced in the Autumn Budget 2024 and will impact all businesses with employees. The key changes include: An increase in the secondary Class 1 […]
What you need to know about automatic enrolment
What is automatic enrolment? Automatic enrolment was introduced because the government decided that as a society, we are not preparing effectively enough for our later years. As the ratio of those in work to those in retirement steadily decreases. Since 2012, legislation means that all enrolment eligible employees must be automatically enrolled into a qualifying […]
The risks of getting payroll wrong (and how we can help you get it right)
Payroll can be complicated – it can be difficult to keep track of every single payroll accurately and efficiently, without missing anything. If something is wrong, there can be serious consequences for your business and your employees. Here are some of the most worrying risks of getting payroll wrong. Common payroll errors There is a […]
The benefits of outsourcing your payroll
Why should you outsource your payroll and what are the benefits of doing so? The decision whether to outsource your payroll or do it in-house is an important one. In this blog, we will look at the advantages of outsourcing your payroll. Payroll is constantly changing Payroll legislation and processes are always changing, and there […]