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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The Government confirmed on 21 May 2026 that the approved mileage allowance payment rates for cars and vans increased for tax year 2026/27. HMRC has also updated its advisory fuel rates for company cars, effective from 1 June 2026. Employers must use these new rates when reimbursing business travel or recovering the cost of private fuel use.
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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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- Date:
- 2 April 2026
- Type:
- Editor's choice
Whether your organisation is looking at which wellbeing benefits to provide; understanding tax-efficient benefits options; or prioritising employee choice in benefits provision, our research is your information partner. You can take part now.
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- Date:
- 10 December 2025
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- Podcasts and webinars
Drawing on our latest research data, Brightmine content managers Bar Huberman and Sheila Attwood set out the key priorities for HR and reward professionals in 2026. CEO Scott Walker also joins the podcast to discuss one of the key trends of recent years - AI in the workplace.
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- Type:
- Legal timetable
Employer and employee NICs will apply to pension contributions above £2,000 per year, made through salary sacrifice.
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- Date:
- 26 November 2025
- Type:
- News
Tax thresholds will remain frozen and pension salary sacrifice will no longer be exempt from National Insurance, the Chancellor has confirmed in today's Budget.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
Updated with information on HMRC’s new digital service for paying the high income child benefit charge.
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- Date:
- 22 October 2025
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
What are UK employers prioritising when it comes to reward in 2026? We reveal the key themes emerging from our latest survey of more than 200 organisations, offering insight into how pay, benefits and recognition are set to evolve in the next year.
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- Type:
- FAQs
Providing employees with free or subsidised meals on the employer's business premises or in any canteen is not taxable if the provision is part of an arrangement that is ...
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- Date:
- 2 June 2025
- Type:
- Survey analysis
Organisations are focused on building employee engagement with their benefits offering, while making sure that the overall package remains competitive as well as affordable. The range of benefits offered remains wide, aiming to provide something for everyone.