Pay and benefits
Minimum wage rates, holiday pay, statutory payments, payroll and employee benefits, explained for UK employers.
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National Minimum Wage Rates: A Guide for Employers The minimum wage rates changed on 1 April 2026. Here is what every band is worth, who qualifies for each one, and the four routine payroll mistakes that leave careful employers underpaying. 
The New HMRC Mileage Rate: What 55p Means for Your Business The new HMRC mileage rate brings the first increase in 15 years. From 6 April 2026, the approved rate for cars and vans rose to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles. For a figure frozen at 45p since 2011, this is a meaningful shift. 
How to Protect Your Business When Hosting Staff Christmas Events Staff Christmas events are a great way to celebrate achievements and boost team morale. Whether it’s a party, lunch, or alternative activity, these occasions can strengthen relationships and show appreciation for your team. However, they also carry risks for employers. 
Holiday Entitlement Calculator: Free Excel Download A free Excel calculator that works out holiday entitlement in hours for full-time and part-time staff, new starters, leavers and zero hours workers, with the rules explained. 
Guide to employee volunteering What are the key benefits for employers in allowing employees time to volunteer and why should you build it into your company culture? 
Rising NI costs for employers: how pension salary sacrifice could ease the burden Many employers are concerned about the impending increase in the employer national insurance (NI) rate from April 2025 - how pension salary sacrifice could ease the burden. 
How to incentivise your staff without money Our guide to non-financial employee benefits. 
How to motivate your staff after Christmas January is one of the worst months for low morale. So how do you boost energy and motivation? 
How to run a staff survey Our guidance on how to run a staff survey within your business, what to include and what to do with the findings. 
How to motivate your staff after the summer holidays Our guidance on how to motivate your staff after the summer holidays when morale and productivity can plummet. 
How to outsource your payroll In this guide to how to outsource your payroll, we’ll delve into what to look for in a provider, common pitfalls to avoid, and the types of payroll providers. 
How to conduct a salary benchmarking exercise Salary benchmarking is not only key to attracting and recruiting good people, but holding onto your existing staff.