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April 2026 Payroll Changes: Keep It Simple, Stay Compliant

Payroll is getting more demanding in 2026—and for UK employers, getting it wrong is no longer an option.

With HM Revenue & Customs increasing its focus on real-time accuracy and digital reporting, payroll needs to be:

  • Accurate
  • On time
  • Fully compliant

At the same time, frozen thresholds and ongoing rule changes mean payroll is playing a bigger role in your cashflow and planning.

In short: more pressure, more risk, more admin.

The Smarter Way to Run Payroll

At Wilson Howe, we take payroll off your hands.

Working with Wilson Howe payroll team, you get:

  • Compliant payroll processing
  • Secure online payslips and payroll reports
  • Real-time visibility for you and your team
  • Access anytime and from anywhere,
  • Pension duties, administration and compliance taken care of
  • No more spreadsheets, errors, or chasing deadlines.

Why It Matters

✔ Stay compliant with HMRC and The Pension Regulator
✔ Save hours every month
✔ Reduce costly mistakes
✔ Give your team a professional payroll experience.

Take payroll off your plate

Payroll shouldn’t slow you down.

Let us handle it—so you can focus on growing your business and keeping more of what you earn.

Contact the Wilson Howe team today to find out how we can support you.

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