HMRC have launched a “Don’t get caught out” campaign aimed at protecting workers from tax avoidance schemes. 

It was announced in the budget today that from April the employer’s National Insurance contributions will be increased from 13.8% to 15%.  It was also announced that the secondary threshold is reducing from £9100 per year to £5000.

The UK’s auto-enrolment pension scheme, introduced in 2012, has transformed the landscape of workplace pensions by making it compulsory for employers to automatically enroll eligible employees into a workplace pension. This initiative ensures that more people are saving for retirement, but it also places significant compliance responsibilities on businesses.

Employers can choose to reimburse expenses incurred by the employee but if not the employee may choose to claim tax relief on those expenses. 

When it comes to maintaining a motivated and loyal workforce, few things are as important as ensuring your employees are paid accurately and on time. Payroll errors, whether they result in underpayment, overpayment, or delayed payments, can quickly erode trust and damage morale, leading to a decline in employee satisfaction and, ultimately, higher turnover rates.

Statutory Neonatal Care Pay and Leave (SNCP) is a new statutory allowance arriving in April 2025.

At Payroll Options, we believe that payroll is one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business, yet it’s often overlooked or misunderstood.

Selecting the right payroll management company is a critical decision for any business. Effective payroll management ensures that your employees are paid accurately and on time, while also maintaining compliance with complex tax and regulatory requirements. Here’s a guide to help you choose the right payroll management company in the UK.

Understanding holiday pay in the UK can be a challenging task, both for employers and employees. While the basic premise of holiday entitlement might seem straightforward, the intricacies of how holiday pay is calculated, who is entitled to it, and what constitutes 'holiday pay' can become complex.

One of the primary reasons for outsourcing payroll is concerns over confidentiality and internal leaks stemming from the critical importance of safeguarding sensitive employee information.

The announcement of a General Election on July 4 2024, brings an element of uncertainty regarding payroll as this may have significant implications for payroll operations, driven by changes in government policies, economic strategies, and legislative priorities.

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The Apprenticeship Levy was announced in 2015 and introduced to payroll in April 2017.

One of the most common concerns for customers considering outsourcing their data is security. Payroll involves handling sensitive information, including employee personal details and financial data. We recognise that businesses might be reluctant to outsource payroll because of worries about data security and confidentiality.

In today's fast-paced business landscape, time is a precious commodity. Every minute counts, and finding ways to streamline operations can significantly impact your bottom line.

HMRC has declared that as of April 2026, it will be obligatory to report and pay income tax and Class 1A National Insurance contributions (NIC) on benefits in kind through payroll.

In a recent article on the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals website, a payroll assistant paid themselves an additional £84,848. This was a serious case of payroll fraud.

Statutory Paternity Leave rules and pay change slightly for parents where the expected week of birth begins after 6th April 2024.

The Scottish Parliament has made Scottish income tax a little more complex again by introducing a new rate. This new rate applies to non-savings, non-dividend income but the Personal Allowance is not affected as this is set by the UK Government.

Advisory fuel rates are used for reimbursing employees for business travel in company cars or where employees repay the cost of fuel for private travel. They are not used in other situations such as pay employees mileage for business miles in their private vehicle.