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Sarah's View: A New Chapter for the IAB, and Your Moment to Shine

IAB CEO Sarah Palmer introduces the new IAB website and Leo, our chatbot, and invites members to enter the LCCI SME London Business Awards before 12 October.
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Christmas party tax, staff gifts and travel expenses: what employers need to know in 2026

HMRC's employer webinars cover staff gifts, travel and parties. The £150 Christmas party exemption, £50 trivial benefits rule and new 55p mileage rate explained.
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Youth Jobs Grant: IAB Guidance for Employers, Bookkeepers and SMEs

The Government’s Youth Jobs Grant offers eligible employers up to £3,000 when they recruit a qualifying young person aged 18 to 24. IAB explains who qualifies and what bookkeepers should know.
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2026/27 Payroll Checklist | HMRC Deadlines and Updates

Start the 2026/27 tax year well with this payroll checklist of HMRC deadlines and changes, designed to help payroll teams protect accuracy and compliance in the months ahead.
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HMRC Statutory Payments Webinars: Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay Explained for Employers

HMRC is running webinars on statutory payments, including Statutory Maternity Pay. Find out what they cover and how they can help you handle payroll compliance with confidence.
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Could salary sacrifice pension schemes be facing unexpected changes?

Speculation ahead of the Budget pointed to changes to salary sacrifice pension schemes. The CIPP team looks at what could change and what it may mean for employers.
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Employers PAYE Disputed Charges: Changes To Process

From 31 August 2025, HMRC’s new online form is the only way for employers to dispute a PAYE charge. What the change means for employers and payroll professionals.
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Employers’ NIC – cost savings and your employee remuneration offering

Lewis Howarth of BDO LLP looks at employers’ National Insurance changes, the cost savings available and how they affect your employee remuneration offering.