Updated October 2026: rewritten for the Statutory Sick Pay changes that took effect on 6 April 2026. Introduction When employees in the UK are too ill to work, they may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) from their employer. SSP changed significantly on 6 April 2026 under the Employment Rights
Dealing with the HMRC
If you are a taxpayer in the UK and you need to deal with HMRC, there are several ways you can do so: It's important to keep in mind that HMRC has strict deadlines for tax returns and payments, so it's advisable to deal with them as soon as possible if you have any queries or issues. If you're
Job Support Scheme – Key Points
Archived article: this was published in October 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Job Support Scheme described here never came into operation and all Covid-19 employment support schemes have closed. For help with payroll today, see our payroll service or contact us.
How to set up a PAYE Scheme for your company
You must register as an employer with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you are running a company or a business that employs staff to carry out work on your behalf for exchange of salary or benefits. ‘Pay As You Earn’, or PAYE, is the system by which HMRC collects income tax and National