Payroll Trends & Challenges Shaping UK Businesses in 2026

UK payroll trends

Payroll isn’t just about paying people on time — it’s evolving rapidly due to technology, changing workforce expectations, regulatory shifts, and global economic pressures. For UK employers and HR leaders, staying ahead of payroll trends and understanding emerging challenges isn’t optional — it’s essential for compliance, efficiency, and talent retention. In this article, we explore … Read more

Payroll Software & Automation for UK Businesses: A Complete Guide

payroll software

Managing payroll in the UK can be complex due to ever-changing regulations, tax codes, and employee benefits requirements. To streamline this process, many businesses are turning to payroll software and automation to reduce manual errors, save time, and ensure compliance. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the benefits of payroll software, how automation works, and … Read more

Hiring in the UK Without Setting Up a Company: A Step-by-Step Playbook for Overseas Businesses (Using an EOR)

Hiring in the UK

Expanding your business into the UK market can be a strategic move for growth, but navigating the complexities of hiring employees there — without a physical presence or local entity — can be daunting. Fortunately, using an Employer of Record (EOR) can make this process seamless. An EOR enables international businesses to hire employees in … Read more

Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits in Kind From April 2027: How Payroll Outsourcing Helps You Prepare Now

payrolling of benefit in kind

From April 2027, employers will need to report benefits in kind (BiKs) and expenses in real time through payroll software (rather than relying on traditional end-of-year reporting for many benefits). This is being introduced through interim guidance and draft legislation published by HM Revenue & Customs. This matters because it turns benefits reporting into an … Read more

Permanent Establishment (PE) Risk in the UK When Hiring Remotely: What an EOR Covers (and What It Doesn’t)

PE risk

Remote hiring into the United Kingdom is now normal — but it can create an unexpected tax issue for overseas companies: Permanent Establishment (PE) risk. A PE is, broadly, a taxable presence in a country. If your business is treated as having a UK PE, you could become exposed to UK corporation tax on profits … Read more

Employment Rights Act 2025 UK: What Employers Should Prepare for in Payroll (2026–2027)

Employment Rights Act 2025 UK

The Employment Rights Act 2025 UK is now law, and the practical impact for employers will arrive in phases. For many businesses, the biggest operational pressure won’t be “legal theory”—it will be how your payroll, policies, records, and processes adapt as changes land across 2026 and 2027. In this article, we’ll walk through what the … Read more

National Living Wage 2026 UK: Rates + Payroll Update Checklist for Employers

National Living Wage 2026 UK

Every year, UK minimum wage rates change on 1 April, and payroll must be updated to match. The National Living Wage 2026 UK update is especially important for employers with hourly staff, variable hours, apprentices, and any roles close to wage thresholds. In this guide, you’ll find the official National Living Wage 2026 UK rates, … Read more

PAYE and RTI UK Payroll Explained: How Reporting Works (and How to Avoid Common Mistakes)

payrolling of benefit in kind

If you run payroll in the UK, you’re not just calculating salaries—you’re also reporting pay details to HMRC. That’s where PAYE and RTI UK payroll rules come in. Many payroll issues happen not because employers can’t pay people, but because they miss submissions, use the wrong pay date, or don’t keep clean payroll records. This … Read more

UK Payroll Compliance Checklist for 2026: PAYE, RTI, P60s, Pensions & Statutory Pay

payroll compliance

Payroll Compliance in the UK isn’t only about paying salaries on time. It’s a compliance process that includes deductions, reporting to HMRC, employee documentation, pensions, and year-end tasks. Whether you run payroll in-house or outsource it, this checklist helps you ensure you’re covering the essentials in 2026. 1) Confirm your PAYE setup is correct Most … Read more

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