A week in the life of a Tax Adviser
Our Tax Partner Lucy Orrow shares a behind the scenes snippet of her busy week as a Tax Adviser and all that entails.
Cumulative vs. Non-Cumulative Tax Codes – what’s the difference?
In a recent blog post, I explained why it’s important to understand your payslip. Building on that, I want to highlight a small but significant detail you might see on your payslip: “W1” or “M1” at the end of your tax code. These stand for Week 1 or Month 1, and while...
Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – what’s coming in April 2026?
The UK Government has announced upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will significantly expand who qualifies and how it is paid. These reforms, due to take effect in April 2026, will impact both employees and employers across the country. Here’s what you...
Payslips and their purpose
Over all my years of running payroll, one of the most common questions I hear from employees is: “Why is my pay different from last month?”, and my first response is always the same: “Have you checked your payslips?” It still surprises me how often employees...
Winter fuel payments – action required by 14 September 2025!
The Government has announced changes to Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners with income above £35,000. Who qualifies automatically? Pensioners born before 22 September 1959 will continue to receive Winter Fuel Payments automatically. What’s changing? If your total...