Each year the UK and devolved governments announce changes to the rules and values for various statutory deductions and change. These changes generally take effect in April, with the United Kingdom tax year commencing on 6th April. The Payroll Advisory Legislation Service team ran a series of 6 webinar which covered the changes for this next … Continue reading 2026 Payroll Workout – Getting ready for the new tax year and beyond
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Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th December 2025, one of the major changes are the new rights to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from Monday 6th April 2026 (Easter Monday). The Statutory Sick Pay measures include: Removing the Lower Earnings Limit to … Continue reading SSP – what is the 80% rate from April 2026?
SSP Transitional Protection Following the passing of the Employment Rights Bill and the Royal Ascent of the Employment Rights Act on Thursday 18th December 2025, one of the major changes are the new rights to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from Monday 6th April 2026 (Easter Monday). The Statutory Sick Pay measures include: Removing the Lower … Continue reading Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Transitional Protection April 2026
The government are progressing the Employment Rights Bill through Parliament. Although some elements are being ping ponged between the commons and the Lords, a number of measures are agreed. One such measure is the change to Statutory Sick Pay from 6th April 2026. Statutory Sick Pay Reform As part of a number of initiatives to … Continue reading Day 1 sick pay for all going ahead
For the third year running, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day don’t fall on weekends and there are no substitute days. However, this year Scotland has a substitute day for St Andrews. England and Wales So when are the Christmas and New Year Bank holidays? For England Wales and Northern Ireland matches: Scotland In Scotland … Continue reading Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 – when are the Bank Holidays and what about paying early?
The UK Government have confirmed that reforms to Statutory Sick Pay will be progressed for sickness absence from Monday 6th April 2026. The governments plan to 'Make Work Pay' is intended to tackle poor pay, poor working conditions and poor job security so that people across the UK feel the benefits. Strengthening Statutory Sick Pay is seen … Continue reading Important Changes to Statutory Sick Pay Effective April 2026
The government delivered over 35 proposed bill as part of the Kings Speech 2024. "My Government is committed to making work pay and will legislate to introduce a new deal for working people to ban exploitative practices and enhance employment rights" [Employment Rights Bill] Make work pay So what does the Kings speech mean … Continue reading Kings Speech – New employment rights proposed