Save the date for ICB events
As well as popular in-person events, ICB also run monthly webinars on relevant topics. Visit our events page for more details and to book.
11/03/2026 - Payroll
Seafarers and National Minimum Wage
Seafarers that fall within the scope of the Seafarers’ Wages Act 2023 are not entitled to be paid at the value of the National Minimum / Living Wage. Although, they are entitled to a statutory equivalent.
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11/03/2026 - Payroll
Statutory payment rates
New statutory payment rates for 2026/27 have been confirmed, including increases to Statutory Sick Pay and family-related payments in line with inflation.
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11/03/2026 - HMRC Update
HMRC confirms rate of interest
HMRC has confirmed that both the average and actual official rate of interest for the 2025/26 tax year will be 3.25%, affecting the calculation of certain employee benefits.
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11/03/2026 - Payroll
P11D / P11D(b) filing
ICB draws your attention to legislation that make administration changes where: Employers report taxable expenses/benefits-in-kind, and/or Register to voluntary payroll these.
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09/03/2026 - General
ICB 2026 survey
ICB’s 2026 State of the Nation Bookkeepers Survey reveals a profession in good shape - self-employed, optimistic about the future, and taking on more for clients than ever before.
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06/03/2026 - AC's Blog
Ami's March Blog
Diplomatic meetings under a president's watchful gaze, 200,000 taxpayers without an agent, and why the bookkeeper of 2026 is not who you think they are. March has been busy...
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06/03/2026 - HMRC Update
HMRC Updates the CWG5
The Class 1A National Insurance Contribution (NICs) payment deadlines for tax year 2025/26 are: Sunday 19 July 2026 or Wednesday 22 July 2026 (if the payment is made electronically).
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06/03/2026 - Governmental Update
The MATB1 & Small Employers Relief
The Social Security and Statutory Maternity Pay (Evidence of Pregnancy and Compensation of Employers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 make two changes that will impact employers and payroll professionals.
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06/03/2026 - Governmental Update
Employment Law Changes
The Department for Business (DBT) are communicating the changes that will come because of the Employment Rights Act 2025. The provisions in this will come into effect over the coming months and years in phased approach.
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