Recent minimum wage enforcement action has highlighted just how easily payroll errors can have significant consequences. B&Q, NHS organisations and Five Guys are among the employers recently found to have underpaid workers, with millions of pounds in arrears being repaid.
Read MoreIt’s National Payroll Week 2026 and we couldn’t let the week pass without recognising the people who keep payroll running smoothly, and to the Mascolo & Styles team who keep our customer rating 5 STAR!
Read MoreThe government has announced that mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BIK) will be introduced in two phases, shifting away from a single, simultaneous rollout originally planned for April 2027, with most benefits requiring real-time payroll reporting by 2028.
Read MoreNew research published by the UK Government’s Fair Work Agency has revealed a startling level of labour market non-compliance across the country. The findings serve as an urgent wake-up call for business owners, HR leaders, and finance directors to immediately review their internal payroll, HR, and employment practices.
Read MoreThe UK labour market has recorded its sharpest contraction in over five years. Newly released figures reveal that the number of payrolled employees has fallen at a rate not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
Read MoreThe National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increased on 1 April 2026, giving a pay rise to over 2.7 million workers across the UK, including apprentices.
Read MoreFrom 6 April 2026, UK employers face a significant shift in payroll compliance. Under the Employment Rights Bill, businesses will be required to retain holiday pay and annual leave records for a minimum of six years.
Read MoreThis month we’re celebrating a big milestone at Mascolo & Styles – Chelsea’s 9 year anniversary with us.
Read MoreThis month marks a big milestone for Conor, seven years at Mascolo & Styles. As Relationship Manager, Conor brings a calm, organised approach to everything he does.
Read MoreWe are absolutely thrilled to announce that James has successfully passed his AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting!
Read MoreWe are incredibly proud to announce that Tom has officially passed his AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting!
Read MoreInstead of our traditional Secret Santa this year, the Mascolo & Styles team decided to do something a little different.
Read MoreFrom all of us at Mascolo & Styles, we’d like to wish our clients a very happy Christmas and a healthy, successful New Year.
Read MoreWe’re proud of how our team came together to support the Southampton Toy Appeal this year.
Read MoreStay compliant before the 2025/26 tax year. Discover key HMRC payroll updates on Student Loan Plan 5, EV mileage rates, NICs for mobile staff, and crypto reporting.
Read MoreThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its policy paper detailing the benefit and pension rates for the 2026/27 tax year, and the information contains crucial updates that will significantly impact payroll administration and employer costs.
Read MoreThe way UK businesses report and tax employee Benefits in Kind (BiKs) is set for its most significant change in decades. HMRC has confirmed that mandatory payrolling of most BiKs will commence on 6 April 2027.
Read MoreAn overview of the Autumn Budget 2025 and how it impacts Payroll.
Read MorePrepare your payroll for the UK's Employment Rights Bill in 2026. Discover the key changes, from Day 1 parental leave and SSP reforms to the ban on fire and rehire.
Read MoreThe ONS has released its latest “Labour market overview, UK: October 2025” bulletin, covering the three-month period June to August 2025. We’ve pulled out the key points and what they mean for organisations managing staffing, pay and compliance.
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