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11/09/2026 - General
The Future Skills Challenge
Today, ICB launches the Future Skills Challenge, a new programme designed to help people develop the human skills they need to thrive in a changing workplace.
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10/09/2026 - Payroll
Economic abuse signs for payroll
In this guest blog as part of our National Payroll Week series, Cheryl Sharp shares advice on how payroll professionals can detect signs of abuse and prevent further damage.
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09/09/2026 - MTD
MTD Guidance Changes
HMRC have updated their guidance for sole traders, landlords and agents on opting out where income is below the relevant threshold for three consecutive tax years.
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09/09/2026 - Governmental Update
The Right to Claim Unfair Dismissal
The Employment Rights Act 2025 makes changes to the qualifying period before an employee can claim unfair dismissal, and the cap on the compensatory award is abolished.
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09/09/2026 - HMRC Update
HMRC’s Pension Scheme Newsletter
HMRC have published their latest newsletter for administrators of pension schemes and we relay the contents of this for your information.
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09/09/2026 - Payroll
Student Loans: Interest Rate Freeze
The legislation to cap the Plan 2 and Plan 3 Student Loan interest rate came into force on 01 September 2026. This does not affect the Student Loan thresholds but does raise some points which ICB highlights.
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09/09/2026 - MTD
MTD IT Newsletter for Developers
HMRC produce a monthly newsletter for software developers that provide the latest information regarding MTD. Although this contains information designed for developers, the updates are worth sharing with the users of the software.
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09/09/2026 - Governmental Update
Zero Hour Worker Guidance
Ahead of legislation planned for zero / low hour workers, the UK Government has issued guidance for employers on the use of contracts that do not guarantee work to workers.
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