Category Archive Wages

Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses?

August 12, 2025 Comments Off on Government announce commitment to deliver a genuine living wage: What does that mean for businesses? By Joshua Leigh & Co

Next year’s National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage have been hot topics of discussion with experts warning they must go up to meet the Government’s goal for it to match two thirds of median earnings.

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Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages

February 8, 2024 Comments Off on Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages By Joshua Leigh & Co

Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.

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What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll

November 14, 2023 Comments Off on What businesses need to know about recent updates to payroll By Joshua Leigh & Co

The Department for Business and Trade has recently released feedback on two major consultations concerning payroll and holiday entitlements. 

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How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses

October 4, 2023 Comments Off on How the National Living Wage increase could affect businesses By Joshua Leigh & Co

At the latest Conservative Party conference, it was confirmed that the National Living Wage will be officially rising to £11 an hour for those over the age of 23, starting from April 2024.

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What do you need to know about salary and dividends?

January 27, 2023 Comments Off on What do you need to know about salary and dividends? By Joshua Leigh & Co

If you are a business owner, you need to consider what to take in salary or in dividends.

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