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.
16/03/2026 - MLR
New issue of SARs in Action
The National Crime Agency has published the latest edition of SARs in Action, the magazine produced by the UK Financial Intelligence Unit. Issue 35 highlights emerging fraud risks, case studies and practical guidance for SAR reporters.
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16/03/2026 - General
ICB Member Update: LoE template
ICB has published a new Letter of Engagement for members. This article explains the main changes between the existing ICB template and the 2026 draft, and what members should do in practice.
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12/03/2026 - General
Celebrating Commonwealth Day
ICB Co-Founder and President Garry Carter joined dignitaries from across the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey for the annual service marking Commonwealth Day.
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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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