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Are you paying your staff the correct minimum wage?

Are you paying your staff the correct minimum wage? Employers must pay every worker at least the rate that applies to them. That means either the National Minimum Wage or the National Living Wage. However, the correct rate is not the same for everyone. Instead, it depends on the worker's age. In addition, apprentices follow their own set of rules.   The current rates Since 1 April 2026, the...

UK Payroll Essentials for International Businesses

For many international businesses, hiring employees in the UK is an exciting milestone. Whether you're opening a UK subsidiary, establishing a sales presence, or employing remote workers in Britain, payroll is one of the first compliance obligations you'll need to get right. Many overseas employers are surprised by the level of responsibility placed on employers in the UK. Payroll is about far...

Nearly 660 employers named for minimum wage failures

Nearly 660 employers named for minimum wage failures The Government has named nearly 660 employers for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage. Consequently, the announcement shows how costly compliance failures can become. The latest naming round appeared on 3 September 2026. In total, around £4 million went back to more than 27,000 workers. Furthermore, employers received penalties totalling...

Tax to pay when you get a pension

You may have to pay Income Tax on your pension if your total annual taxable income exceeds your Personal Allowance....

Paying the 2025-26 Child Benefit tax charge

Taxpayers who need to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) for 2025-26 may be able to pay it...

New tax return requirements for company directors

Company directors who complete a self-assessment tax return should be aware of new mandatory reporting requirements that came into effect...

Business confidence rises but is it time to invest?

UK business confidence is rising, but only 17% of businesses plan to increase investment in the next three months. Here,...

Late payments: Is your business at risk?

60% of UK SMEs say customers take longer to pay than a year ago, and the average amount owed is...

Corporation tax receipts pass £100 billion

HMRC’s latest statistics show that receipts from corporate taxes passed £100 billion for the first time in 2025-26. Here, we...

New customs system for Northern Ireland trade

From 20 October 2026, businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland must use the new TSS platform. Here,...

Reporting property gains

If you sell a UK residential property, you usually need to report and pay any Capital Gains Tax within 60...

Capital allowances restricted for project development costs

A recent Supreme Court decision means capital allowances will probably be restricted for some predevelopment costs. Here, we explain the...
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