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In this edition of Payroll Question Time, we dive into the most critical payroll developments shaping 2025 and beyond — including the mandatory rollout of Payrolling Benefits in Kind, national minimum wage compliance challenges, and employment allowance updates.

Hosted by Steve Yardley, with expert insights from leading voices in payroll legislation and operations, this episode unpacks the complexities of real-time benefits taxation, evolving salary sacrifice regulations, and strategic planning for the April 2026 mandates.

Key topics covered in this episode:

Payrolling Benefits in Kind – What mandatory implementation in 2026 means for your payroll team
National Minimum Wage & Salary Sacrifice – Avoiding non-compliance amid rising pay thresholds
Statutory Neonatal Pay – Understanding new parental leave entitlements and payroll impact
Employment Allowance & NIC Changes – Strategic planning for rising payroll costs
Tax Advice Market Reforms – What upcoming HMRC regulation means for payroll providers
Hot Topics & Q&A – Real-world questions answered, from cycle-to-work schemes to globally mobile workers

Whether you're a payroll professional, HR leader, or finance director, this episode equips you with the knowledge to navigate legislative changes, prevent costly mistakes, and stay fully compliant in a rapidly evolving payroll landscape.

Watch now to stay ahead of the curve and lead with payroll confidence in 2025!

Our Panel:

Simon Parsons, Director of UK Compliance Strategies at SD Worx

Richard George, Director of Education, The Payroll Centre

Margaret Celmer, Senior Payroll Manager, S&W

Robert Day, Associate Director, S&W

Andy Nicholls, Payroll and Pensions Expert

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