Payroll & HR Annual Update 2026

New tax bands, allowances, and thresholds across the UK. You learn how the latest rules affect PAYE calculations, including changes for Scotland and Wales. You also review future tax expectations so you can plan ahead.

Updates to voluntary and mandatory benefits and how they must be processed. You review the rules for reporting benefits through payroll, plan for upcoming changes, and check your year-end approach matches current legislation.

Changes to government-supported childcare schemes and employer responsibilities. You learn how new rules affect employees, payroll deductions, and employer reporting, with clear steps on how to apply the updates.

Current salary sacrifice rules and how they shape payroll and HR processes. You explore which benefits qualify, how value is calculated, and the effect on pay, deductions, and statutory payments.

New NI rates, thresholds, and employer allowances. You look at how the updates affect employees and employers, including special NI rules for veterans, Freeports, Investment Zones, and other specific cases.

Updates to FPS, EPS, Starter Checklists, and data requirements. You review the latest HMRC expectations for accurate reporting and learn what could change next as RTI continues to evolve.

The newest holiday pay rules and relevant case law. You explore updated guidance, clarity on irregular hours and part-year workers, and how 2026 rules will shape calculations going forward.

Global payroll changes that may influence UK employers. You get a compact overview of international legislative updates that can impact cross-border payroll and compliance.

Updates to SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, ShPP, and parental leave rules. You learn the new rates, entitlement criteria, and any changes to sickness and family leave regulations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

This is a one-day (6 CPD hours) training that brings payroll and HR professionals fully up to date with the latest UK payroll and HR legislation, regulatory changes, case law, and best practice. You leave better equipped to run compliant payrolls and respond confidently to related HR queries.

This update is ideal for anyone with responsibility for payroll or HR — from those administering payrolls to team leaders, managers, or anyone needing to understand how legislative changes affect practice.

Some basic familiarity with payroll and HR is helpful, but the course focuses on legislative changes and compliance rather than basic payroll calculations, so it’s suitable for both experienced professionals and those looking to refresh their knowledge.

You’ll cover updates to UK tax codes and thresholds, National Insurance, statutory payments (like SSP and SMP), holiday pay and case law, salary sacrifice rules, RTI changes, benefits reporting, childcare schemes, international developments affecting UK employers, and more.

You can choose between face-to-face attendance or virtual/on-demand delivery – giving flexibility if you prefer in-person learning or remote access.

Yes, the course is CPD-certified for 6 hours, which many employers and professional bodies recognise as part of continuing professional development.

Attendees receive comprehensive course materials including a definitive Payroll & HR legislation update manual and online access to updated notes for 12 months.