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- Quick reference
Annual statutory pay rates for 2026/27 have increased with effect from 6 April 2026.
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- Employment law guide
The Low Pay Commission has launched a consultation to gather evidence on the impact of recent minimum wage increases on both employers and workers. The consultation also seeks views on minimum wage rates from April 2027.
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- Employment law guide
The case of Adamu v The Kingsdale Foundation confirmed that where the contractual documentation entitles pay within the upper range dependent upon performance, the employer is required to pay employees at least the minimum amount within the upper range, and anything more is dependent on the outcome of a performance review. This highlights to HR teams that any increase in pay should be based on a documented assessment, rather than assumed or withheld without justification.
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- Editor's choice
Brightmine tracks UK pay settlements year-round to give HR and reward professionals a real-time view of what employers are awarding, and where the market is heading.
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- Date:
- 22 April 2026
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- Survey analysis
Pay settlements edged up slightly in the first quarter of 2026, as attention turns to the April pay review period.
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- 7 April 2026
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- News
Umbrella company tax reforms have now come into force, introducing what recruiters and compliance specialists have described as the most significant shake-up to the temporary labour market since the private sector IR35 reforms were introduced in 2021.
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- Training
Updated throughout to confirm the auto-enrolment thresholds including the earnings trigger and the lower and upper limits of the qualifying earnings band remain unchanged for 2026/27 tax year.
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- Employment law guide
The financial penalties relating to tip allocation and policy breaches have been increased for the 2026/27 tax year, with effect from 6 April 2026. Employers may face penalties for failing to allocate and pay tips fairly, as well as for not having a written policy or record of how tips are dealt with.
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- How to
The statutory maternity pay rate increased on 5 April 2026. The example calculations in this guide have been updated with the new rate.
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- How to
The statutory maternity pay rate increased on 5 April 2026. The example calculations in this guide have been updated with the new rate.