Payroll – British SME

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Employment Allowance update: what small employers changing payroll software should check

by Alistair Cowen-Page
16 May 202615 July 2026

HMRC has updated its Employment Allowance guidance, giving small employers a useful reminder to check their payroll setup carefully when changing software provider. The allowance can reduce eligible employers’ Class 1 National Insurance bill, so…