National Insurance

13 March 2026

Class 1 NIC - an outline
The purposes of Class 1 NIC and how it is charged

13 March 2026

National Insurance - an outline
The scope of National Insurance contributions

04 March 2026

Reducing exposure to the 45% rate
The 45% rate of tax. It should be a spur for affected couples to ensure they are taking full advantage of both of their allowances and lower rate tax bands, and all available reliefs

02 February 2026

Tax and NIC rates and thresholds
Tax and National Insurance (NIC) rates and thresholds for 2026/27

27 January 2026

HMRC clarification about voluntary NICs for time spent abroad
Changes to voluntary NICs for time spent abroad

07 January 2026

HMRC clarification about salary sacrifice schemes for groceries
Salary sacrifice. HMRC update regarding third-party scheme providers advertising grocery schemes

26 November 2025

Incorrect Class 2 NICs charges - a further update
Issues with Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which are expected to be fixed shortly

18 November 2025

Salary sacrifice and pension contributions
The various points to be aware of in relation to salary sacrifice

23 September 2025

Incorrect Class 2 NICs charges - an update
Issues with Class 2 National Insurance Contributions (NICs), which are expected to be fixed shortly

19 September 2025

New umbrella company guidance
PAYE rules for labour supply chains that include umbrella companies from 6 April 2026