The government has confirmed plans to mandate the real-time reporting of most benefits in kind (BiKs) via payroll software starting in April 2026.
Rob Moss

Rob Moss
Rob Moss is a business journalist with more than 25 years' experience. He has been editor of Personnel Today since 2010. He joined the publication in 2006 as online editor of the award-winning website. Rob specialises in labour market economics, gender diversity and family-friendly working. He has hosted hundreds of webinar and podcasts. Before writing about HR and employment he ran news and feature desks on publications serving the global optical and eyewear market, the UK electrical industry, and energy markets in Asia and the Middle East.
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A 6.7% hike in the national living wage for 2025 has been confirmed ahead of the Budget, while the national minimum wage rises by 16.3%.
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Over the past decade, gender pay gap has fallen by around a quarter among full-time employees, and in April 2024, it stood at 7.0%.
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Plan to increase employers’ national insurance could lead to a salary sacrifice crackdown as chancellor aims to protect tax revenue.
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Health secretary meets with nurses who have launched legal action against their NHS trust over single-sex changing rooms.
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Civil Service recommits to three-day office attendance following reports that ministers were doing little to enforce hybrid working rules.
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House of Lords committee finds companies fear investing in training because of the risk of losing staff to other employers.
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Government launches consultation on reforms to strengthen remedies at employment tribunal on collective redundancy, and fire and rehire
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Government launches consultation on how reforms around zero-hours contracts should apply to agency workers.
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Employment Rights Bill could cost business £7.4bn over 10 years as government publishes impact assessment and four consultations.
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Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips announces plans to tackle Home Office backlog, ending uncertainty for modern slavery claimants.
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Research has reveals more than a million women are currently looking for new jobs that offer menopause support.
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ON-DEMAND | Watch our webinar on the needs and wants of younger generations and how employers and line managers can respond.
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WTW proposes four DC pensions alternatives to improve retirement income while avoiding additional risks for employers.
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The RAD Awards 2025 are now open for entries, showcasing the very best in employer branding and recruitment communications.