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02/06/2026 - Payroll
Zero Average Weekly Earnings
SSP changes from 06 April 2026 means SSP is payable to all regardless of the level of Average Weekly Earnings (AWE). The SSP non-entitlement form was amended accordingly. What happens when the AWE is correctly calculated as zero?
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02/06/2026 - Governmental Update
Mansion Tax Consultation
The High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) (‘Mansion Tax’) is coming to England from April 2028 and the UK Government has started consulting on how this will apply.
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01/06/2026 - HMRC Update
Income Tax and More Than One Job
A frequent question for taxpayers is how the Personal Allowance is allocated when they have more than one job. ICB highlights HMRC guidance which explains how Income Tax and tax codes work in this situation.
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01/06/2026 - HMRC Update
Agent Update May 2026
HMRC have published their May 2026 Agent Update and we detail some of the relevant issues covered.
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01/06/2026 - HMRC Update
Paying Back the Winter Fuel Payment
HMRC have updated their ‘Paying back the Winter Fuel Payment’ guidance. This will be useful for members who have clients due to make a repayment and are within scope of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT).
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01/06/2026 - Governmental Update
Fair or Unfair Dismissal
The Employment Rights Act 2025 made considerable changes regarding employee’s rights when they are dismissed, fairly or unfairly.
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21/05/2026 - Member Profile
Member profile: Katie Lucas
For ICB member Katie Lucas PM.Dip, payroll is about far more than numbers on a spreadsheet. It is about people, trust and making a real difference to clients every single month.
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21/05/2026 - Luca Awards
LUCA Awards 2026
Turn your work into recognition by entering the LUCA Awards and give your practice the recognition it deserves.
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