Category: Payroll

Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) is the minimum amount UK employers must pay employees who are unable to work due to illness. For the 2026–2027 tax year, the rate is £123.25 per week or 80% of average weekly earnings (whichever is lower), payable for up to 28 weeks. (gov.uk) From 6 April 2026: Correct SSP calculation…
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In the UK, employers are fully responsible for accurate payroll calculation and tax deductions under the PAYE system. Payroll includes income tax, National Insurance contributions, pension deductions and other applicable deductions. Key employer obligations include:• registering as an employer with HMRC• maintaining accurate payroll records• submitting payroll reports via RTI (Real Time Information) after each…
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PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is the UK tax system where employers deduct taxes directly from employees’ salaries and pay them to HMRC. Through PAYE, Income Tax and National Insurance are automatically collected from wages through payroll. Key figures for the 2026–2027 tax year (6 April 2026 – 5 April 2027): Employers operate PAYE through…
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