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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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21/05/2026 - HMRC Update
Tax Adviser Registration Starts
A tax adviser is a wide definition and is someone who interacts with HMRC on behalf of someone else and is paid for it, for example, a client for the provision of services. This applies to any tax administered and collected by HMRC.
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12/05/2026 - Study & Qualifications
Payroll membership exemption route
ICB has expanded its exemptions route to make it easier for experienced payroll professionals to become members using their existing qualifications or work experience.
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07/05/2026 - AC's Blog
The bookkeeper's unfair advantage
In her May blog, Ami Copeland reflects on a strong start to the year for bookkeepers and looks at what is driving the growth we are seeing in new practice numbers.
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07/05/2026 - Study & Qualifications
New integrated payroll programme
ICB has accredited a new payroll qualification developed with ICS Learn and Sage, bringing together learning, software and professional recognition to support anyone starting a career in payroll.
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05/05/2026 - Events
Must see ICB talks at Accountex
At the Bookkeepers Theatre, ICB’s very own Ami Copeland, Elizabeth Carter and Vanessa Aradia will be delivering unmissable seminars to help bookkeepers stay ahead.
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01/05/2026 - HMRC Update
Pension Scheme Newsletter
On 23 April 2026, HMRC published their Pension Schemes Newsletter. This updates pension scheme administrators on the latest news for pension schemes.
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01/05/2026 - Governmental Update
Right to Request to Work Flexibly
The Employment Rights Act 2025 in Great Britain introduces changes to an employee’s right to request to work flexibly and the employer’s response. The UK Government is consulting on these reforms.
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