Policy Changes

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Navigating employee pay review conversations in 2026

Financial Wellbeing

The cost of employing people rose in 2025 when the National Living Wage, the National Minimum Wage, and Employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) all increased. The knock-on effect was a median pay increase of 3 – 3.5% in 2025. Experts predict a similar outlook in 2026, potentially dropping to 2 – 3% in 2027. With challenging employee pay rise conversations on the horizon, our HR Director, Kimberley Rowbottom, shares insights on navigating pay negotiations and maintaining morale.

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What the 2025 Autumn Budget means – in layman’s terms

Financial Wellbeing

The 2025 Autumn Budget announced changes to the UK employment landscape, including policies and costs. The changes impact a variety of areas, including payroll, support, budgets, and workforce planning. There was a lot of noise around the Budget announcement, and we don’t just mean the jeering in the House of Commons. During this blog, we’ll strip back, cut through and present an impartial review of what the 2025 Autumn Budget means in layman’s terms.

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