What Happens When Payroll Goes Wrong
Risks, costs and how UK businesses can avoid it Payroll is one of the most critical operational functions in any business. When it runs smoothly, it often goes unnoticed. But when payroll goes wrong, the consequences can be immediate, costly, and damaging. For UK businesses, payroll errors are not just administrative issues, they create financial…
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Mileage rate increase 2026–27
What UK Employers and Individuals Need to Know The UK Government has announced long‑awaited changes to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs), following confirmation by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. From 6 April 2026, mileage rates will increase for the first time in over 15 years a move widely welcomed across the payroll and HR industry. This change…
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UK tax rates 2026–27: Key rates, allowances and deadlines explained
Keeping up with payroll, tax, and HMRC updates is essential for every UK business. With changes across National Insurance, income tax thresholds, statutory payments, and compliance deadlines, even small mistakes can lead to costly penalties. To help employers stay compliant and informed, PayCheck has created a 2026–27 UK Tax Fact Card, a simple, practical reference…
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P60 Deadline: What employers need to know before 31 May 2026
As the tax year comes to a close, one of the most important payroll responsibilities for UK employers is issuing P60 forms to employees. While it may seem like a routine administrative task, the deadline of 31 May 2026 is a legal requirement—and one that should not be overlooked. A P60 is far more than…
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RTI submission deadline 19 April 2026: What UK employers must know for the 2025–26 tax year
For UK employers, Real Time Information (RTI) reporting is a fundamental part of payroll compliance. As we approach the final RTI submission deadline of 19 April 2026 for the 2025–26 tax year, it is critical for businesses to ensure all payroll data has been submitted accurately and on time. HMRC continues to strengthen enforcement and…
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National minimum wage changes from 1 April 2026: What UK employers need to know
From 1 April 2026, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates came into force across the UK, following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission and confirmation by the UK Government. These changes represent meaningful increases in pay particularly for younger workers and bring important cost, compliance, and payroll implications for employers…
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TPR Filing: What Employers Need to Know to Stay Compliant
Workplace pensions are now firmly embedded in UK employment law, yet TPR filing remains one of the most misunderstood and frequently missed employer obligations. Every year, thousands of UK businesses receive penalties from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) simply because they failed to file the right information on time even when pension contributions were being paid…
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How Salary Exchange Can Help Employers Navigate Rising National Insurance Costs
Pay Check x Chase de Vere
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Anticipated UK Automatic Enrolment Changes in 2024 and Their Impact on Your Business
Pay Check x Chase de Vere
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How to Create a Great Benefits Package for Your Growing Business
Pay Check x Mattioli Woods
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Employee benefits packages can help with the cost-of-living crisis
Pay Check x Mattioli Woods
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Thrive Law Webinar – Remote working and mental health – including live Q&A
Mica Bristow & Jodie Hill
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Working safely as we move out of lockdown – a webinar special with Croner HR
Monica Price & Martin Vodden
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Do you know how this year’s Budget announcements & IR35 could affect your payroll?
Mica Bristow & Sarah Lawrence-Williams
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