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28 Oct 2026
£13.20 an Hour From April: The Budget Bits Every Small Employer Needs
The Chancellor has set the national living wage at £13.20 from April 2027, a 3.9% rise. Here is what small employers need to know on pay, mileage, business rates and what to check first.
#budget-2026#small-business-uk
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11 Sept 2026
Four Deadlines This Month Where You Actually Get a Say
Four UK consultations. Four chances to shape the rules that hit your payroll and rota. Deadlines this month. What they mean for SMEs. What to do now. Simple steps. Links you can trust.
#employment-law#hr-compliance#small-business-hr
8 min read
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