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National Minimum Wage UK April 2026 | All Rates Confirmed
National Minimum Wage from April 2026: National Living Wage £12.21/hour (21+), £10.00 (18-20), £7.55 (under 18 and apprentices). See hourly, weekly and annual equivalents.
Employment Allowance 2026/27 | £10,500 Employer NI Saving
The employment allowance for 2026/27 is £10,500 - up from £5,000. Most employers with at least one employee qualify. See who can claim, who is excluded and how to apply.
Statutory Sick Pay 2026 | SSP Rates, Rules & Day-1 Rights
Statutory sick pay from April 2026 is £116.75/week with new day-one entitlement - no more 3-day waiting period. See who qualifies, how long it lasts and what employees are entitled to.
Salary Sacrifice Guide 2026/27 | Pension, EV & Cycle
Salary sacrifice reduces gross pay before tax and NI - saving both employee and employer money. Works for pensions, electric cars, cycle to work and childcare. Complete guide 2026/27.
Employer National Insurance 2026/27 | Rates & Thresholds
Employer National Insurance 2026/27: 13.8% on earnings above £5,000. Employment Allowance £10,500. Full guide to employer NI including apprentice and veteran exemptions.
Company Car Tax 2026/27 | BIK Rates & Electric Cars
Company car tax (Benefit in Kind) 2026/27: Electric cars at 3%, hybrids 5-14%, petrol/diesel up to 37%. Calculate your BIK tax and compare against car allowance.
Trivial Benefits 2026/27 | Tax-Free Staff Perks Guide
Trivial benefits up to £50 are tax-free for employees. Directors limited to £300/year. What counts, what doesn't and how to use this tax-efficient perk.
Mileage Allowance 2026/27 | HMRC Rates for Business Travel
HMRC mileage rates 2026/27: 45p per mile first 10,000, 25p thereafter. Covers cars, motorcycles and bicycles. How to claim and record business mileage.
Working From Home Tax Relief 2026/27 | Claim £6/Week
Claim £6 per week tax relief for working from home - no receipts needed. Or claim actual costs if higher. How hybrid and remote workers can reduce their tax bill.
Redundancy Pay Tax 2026/27 | £30,000 Tax-Free Guide
First £30,000 of redundancy pay is tax-free. Statutory redundancy also tax-free. What's taxable, what's exempt and how to minimise tax on your redundancy package.
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