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[UK] Worker who defrauded payroll giving agency of nearly £200k spared jail [UK] Worker who defrauded payroll giving agency of nearly £200k spared jail

Matthew Tillier (26) worked for West Devon-based Charitable Giving, an HMRC-approved and audited Payroll Giving Agency and a registered charity,...
09 Apr 2026

[UK] Failing to keep holiday records becomes a criminal offence on April 6 [UK] Failing to keep holiday records becomes a criminal offence on April 6

Before this, though it was good practice to maintain holiday leave records, there was no legal duty to do so. 
03 Apr 2026

[UK] 3 in 5 young workers want more wellbeing support from employers [UK] 3 in 5 young workers want more wellbeing support from employers

There has been a significant shift in the C-suite's priorities in recent years, with firms trying to demonstrate that they...
03 Apr 2026

[UK] New minimum wage rates now in effect [UK] New minimum wage rates now in effect

The Chancellor championed the hikes as part of moves to mitigate the cost of living crisis, stating that the “economy...
02 Apr 2026

[France] Court fee for employment tribunal claims introduced [France] Court fee for employment tribunal claims introduced

The fee came into effect on March 1, 2026. The French Constitutional Council has upheld the measure, clearing the way...
01 Apr 2026

[Italy] Cabinet approves urgent tax law amendments [Italy] Cabinet approves urgent tax law amendments

Changes to withholding tax on commissions will be implemented from May 1, 2026, rather than from March 1, 2026.
01 Apr 2026

[UK] Employers must report ethnicity and disability pay gaps [UK] Employers must report ethnicity and disability pay gaps

In addition, it will be mandatory to publish “action plans” explaining any disparities and setting out ways to address them.
27 Mar 2026