Compare the Best Payroll Providers in the UK
Which Payroll Service Is Right for Your Business? Choosing the right payroll provider is one of the most important decisions a business can make. Payroll is no longer just about paying employees. Today’s employers require support with HMRC compliance, pensions, Benefits in Kind (BiKs), RTI submissions, employee self-service, reporting, and increasingly complex employment legislation. Whether…
Read articleMasters of Payroll: The People Behind 30 Years of Trusted Payroll
Discover some of the people driving PayCheck’s reputation for payroll excellence. Every month, thousands of employees receive their payslip without giving a second thought to the work happening behind the scenes. But for almost 30 years, PayCheck’s payroll professionals have been making sure those payslips are accurate, on time and fully compliant because when payroll…
Read articleOutsourcing Payroll: A Strategic Growth Lever for Finance Controllers
Discover why Finance Controllers are outsourcing payroll to improve compliance, reduce risk, and support business growth. For many Finance Controllers, payroll is one of those critical business functions that must be right every time. Employees expect to be paid accurately and on time, HMRC expects compliant reporting, and leadership teams expect efficient cost management. Yet…
Read articleHow to Set Up Payroll for Your Business in the UK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubbgEtriJkM Setting up payroll for your business in the UK can seem complex at first. However, with the right steps in place, it becomes a manageable and fully compliant process. In this guide, our Payroll Master, Mark Sapsford, who brings over 25 years of experience in the payroll and HR industry walks you through the…
Read articleMandatory Payrolling of Benefits Delayed
What UK Employers Need to Know About the 2027 PBIK Changes HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has officially revised its plans for the mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (PBIKs), introducing a phased rollout approach from April 2027. This update is a significant shift from the original plan for full mandation and comes following extensive…
Read articleHow Grass Valley Cut Payroll Costs and Improved Compliance
Case Study: Grass Valley x PayCheck – A Decade of Trusted Payroll Partnership Grass Valley is a leading provider of media and broadcasting technology, powering over 1,300 professionals globally. As a trusted partner in broadcast innovation, the company delivers end‑to‑end solutions that seamlessly integrate hardware and software, enabling the world’s leading media organisations to create,…
Read articleWhat Happens When Payroll Goes Wrong
Risks, costs and how UK businesses can avoid it Payroll is one of the most critical operational functions in any business. When it runs smoothly, it often goes unnoticed. But when payroll goes wrong, the consequences can be immediate, costly, and damaging. For UK businesses, payroll errors are not just administrative issues, they create financial…
Read articleMileage rate increase 2026–27
What UK Employers and Individuals Need to Know The UK Government has announced long‑awaited changes to Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs), following confirmation by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. From 6 April 2026, mileage rates will increase for the first time in over 15 years a move widely welcomed across the payroll and HR industry. This change…
Read articleUK tax rates 2026–27: Key rates, allowances and deadlines explained
Keeping up with payroll, tax, and HMRC updates is essential for every UK business. With changes across National Insurance, income tax thresholds, statutory payments, and compliance deadlines, even small mistakes can lead to costly penalties. To help employers stay compliant and informed, PayCheck has created a 2026–27 UK Tax Fact Card, a simple, practical reference…
Read articleP60 Deadline: What employers need to know before 31 May 2026
As the tax year comes to a close, one of the most important payroll responsibilities for UK employers is issuing P60 forms to employees. While it may seem like a routine administrative task, the deadline of 31 May 2026 is a legal requirement—and one that should not be overlooked. A P60 is far more than…
Read articleRTI submission deadline 19 April 2026: What UK employers must know for the 2025–26 tax year
For UK employers, Real Time Information (RTI) reporting is a fundamental part of payroll compliance. As we approach the final RTI submission deadline of 19 April 2026 for the 2025–26 tax year, it is critical for businesses to ensure all payroll data has been submitted accurately and on time. HMRC continues to strengthen enforcement and…
Read articleNational minimum wage changes from 1 April 2026: What UK employers need to know
From 1 April 2026, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates came into force across the UK, following recommendations from the Low Pay Commission and confirmation by the UK Government. These changes represent meaningful increases in pay particularly for younger workers and bring important cost, compliance, and payroll implications for employers…
Read articleTPR Filing: What Employers Need to Know to Stay Compliant
Workplace pensions are now firmly embedded in UK employment law, yet TPR filing remains one of the most misunderstood and frequently missed employer obligations. Every year, thousands of UK businesses receive penalties from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) simply because they failed to file the right information on time even when pension contributions were being paid…
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