Payroll & HR Archives - RiverView Portfolio

28 Jul 26

The True Cost of Getting Payroll Wrong

Joe Palmer

Payroll & HR The True Cost of Getting Payroll Wrong Payroll mistakes are not just admin problems. They can affect your staff, your HMRC position, your pension duties and your cash flow. 7 min read Updated July 2026 RiverView Portfolio Quick answer Getting payroll wrong can cost far more…

P11Ds are changing with benefits in kind moving into payroll from April 2027.

18 Jun 26

P11Ds Are Changing: What Employers Need to Know Before April 2027

Joe Palmer

Payroll, PAYE and benefits P11Ds Are Changing: What Employers Need to Know Before April 2027 From April 2027, many benefits in kind will start moving into real-time payroll reporting. For employers, that means preparation needs to start well before the deadline arrives. Quick answer P11Ds are changing because HMRC is…

Office desk with calendar, calculator and business paperwork representing the 2026 P11D deadline for employer expenses and benefits.

20 May 26

P11D Deadline 2026: What Employers Need to Report by 6 July

Joe Palmer

Employer Tax Compliance P11D Deadline 2026: What Employers Need to Report by 6 July Employers who provide taxable benefits or reimbursed expenses to employees and directors must check whether they need to submit P11D and P11D(b) forms by 6 July 2026. Quick answer: what is the P11D deadline for 2026?…

employment rights bill image shows white paper contract of employment with pen on desk

02 Jul 25

Employment Rights Bill: What’s Changing and When?

Joe Palmer

Employment Rights Bill: What’s Changing and When? The government has now released its “Roadmap for Delivering Change”, confirming the timeline for implementing the Employment Rights Bill. From stronger whistleblower protections to banning “fire and rehire” practices, the upcoming changes affect most UK employers. This blog summarises: Which reforms are awaiting…

15 Jul 24

Labour ‘s Proposed Employment Law Changes

Joe Palmer

Labour’s Proposed Employment Law Changes Overview The Labour Party has pledged to im3plement extensive changes to employment law, proposing over 60 reforms. Some of these changes are intended3 to be introduced within their first 100 days in government. With Parliament scheduled to reopen on 17th July 2024, this timeline suggests…

New Xero Update and features announced at xerocon london

17 Jun 24

Xerocon 2024: New Features and Updates

Joe Palmer

Leveraging Xero’s Latest Innovations for Your Financial Success What’s New in Xero – June 2024 Exciting updates & developments in the world of Xero were recently unveiled at Xerocon London, showcasing a range of new products and features aimed at enhancing productivity and efficiency for small businesses and their advisors.…

PAYROLL & HR LEGISLATION CHANGES APRIL 2024

29 May 24

Important Payroll & HR Legislation Changes from April 2024

Joe Palmer

Important Payroll & HR Legislation Changes from April 2024 April 2024 brings significant updates to payroll and HR legislation that employers and employees need to be aware of. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the changes and how they might affect you. For further information or to discuss how these changes…

26 Oct 23

Preventing illegal working – are you carrying out the correct checks?

Jade Farthing

Preventing illegal working and renting – are you carrying out the correct checks? Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties, in the biggest shake up of civil penalties since 2014. All employers and landlords,…

15 Feb 22

Changes to National Minimum and Living Wage from April 2022

Dan Farthing

With the new tax year fast approaching, the new rates for National Minimum and Living Wages were announced that come into effect from April 2022. The new rates per hour from 2022 will be: 23+ year olds – £9.50 21-22 year olds – £9.18 18-20 year olds – £6.83 16-17…