HMRC Payrolling Benefits Delay (BiKs)

If you’ve heard that HMRC is changing how employee benefits are taxed—you’re right.

If you’ve heard that HMRC is changing how employee benefits are taxed—you’re right.

But here’s the good news: the most disruptive part of that plan has just been pushed back to April 2027.

The requirement to payroll Benefits in Kind (BiKs) is coming—but the transition is now slower. That gives you time to prepare, especially if you’re still managing payroll manually.

The Employment Rights Bill Is Here

If you employ staff in the UK, take note: the rules just changed.

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced in April 2025, marks one of the most significant overhauls to UK workplace law in over two decades. While media coverage has focused on “zero-hours bans” and “flexible working reforms,” the bigger question is:

What does this mean for you—your business, your contracts, and your payroll?

Employer NICs Just Got More Expensive

If you run a UK business, your payroll costs likely just increased.

In April 2025, two significant changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) came into effect. And for many small businesses, the impact won’t be minor—it could mean paying hundreds more per employee each year.

Here’s what changed, why it matters, and what you can do to protect your bottom line.