Pixie Payroll Services Ltd

20/10/2026

New rates announced ⤵

🚨The new real Living Wage rates for 2026-27 are here.

📍 £14.10 across the UK
📍 £15.45 in London

The real Living Wage is the UK's only independently calculated wage rate that is rooted in what is needed to cover living costs and provide workers and families with long-term security and stability.

Thanks to the commitment of nearly 17,000 Living Wage Employers, hundreds of thousands of workers will benefit from a pay rise.

Yet with 4.4 million jobs still paid below the real Living Wage, the movement remains as important as ever.

Together, we're building a future where everyone earns a wage they can live on.

👉 https://www.livingwage.org.uk/news to find out more about this year's rates and join the growing movement of work that works for everyone!

15/10/2026

📢 Self-employed, employed or somewhere in between?

Employment status is back in the payroll spotlight.

The Government has opened a new consultation looking at how employment status is determined — and proposed changes could mean some people currently treated as self-employed may instead be classed as 'workers'.

Why does that matter?

Because employment status can affect things like:

💷 National Minimum Wage
🌴 Holiday pay
🏦 Workplace pensions
🤝 Employment rights
📋 How you deal with them through payroll

For businesses using freelancers, contractors, seasonal workers or flexible staff, this is one to keep an eye on.

It’s particularly relevant to many small and growing businesses where the line between “self-employed” and “worker” isn't always straightforward.

We'll be keeping an eye on the consultation and what it could mean for employers and payroll.

Watch this space! 👀

12/10/2026

We love supporting St Petrocs and this year they turn 40 which is amazing! If you can get involved in any way or would just like to show your appreciation for their amazing work, give them a follow ⤵️

05/10/2026

Our Monday motivation today follows on from our major milestone we announced recently - Ten years is a significant milestone and it’s given us a chance to stop and appreciate just how far Pixie Payroll has come.

From a small family business to a three-generation team, we couldn’t have reached this point without the support of our clients, family, friends and everyone who has recommended Pixie Payroll over the years.

So, as we celebrate 10 years, we simply want to say thank you.

Thank you for trusting us with your payroll.

Thank you for supporting our family business.

And thank you for being part of the Pixie Payroll journey. 😊🎉

pixiepayroll.co.uk/blog

01/10/2026

🎉 Pixie Payroll is 10! 🎉

Today marks 10 years of Pixie Payroll — and what a journey it’s been!

What started as a small family business has grown into a three-generation family team, with me, my husband Phil and now our son Sam all playing a part. 💗

10 years of payroll, deadlines, legislation changes, problem-solving, plenty of tea ☕ and most importantly, some amazing clients who have trusted us along the way.

We’re incredibly proud of how far Pixie Payroll has come and so grateful to everyone who has supported us over the last 10 years.

Here’s to the next 10! 🥂🎂

Thank you for being part of our Pixie Payroll journey.

Kellie, Phil and Sam.

28/09/2026

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22/09/2026

Benefits in Kind 2027: Is Your Business Ready Yet?

Currently, many employers report taxable benefits – such as company cars, private medical insurance or beneficial loans using P11D forms after the end of the tax year. Employees then pay any tax due through adjustments to their tax code, often months after receiving the benefit.

From April 2027, those benefits will instead need to be reported through payroll in real time. That means the tax due will be deducted as employees are paid, rather than catching up later.

We're awaiting a further update about this coming this autumn but if you want to have a read about what we know already, check out one of earlier blog posts here:
pixiepayroll.co.uk/2026/07/02/goodbye-p11ds-mandatory-payrolling-benefits-are-coming-in-2027/

16/09/2026

How do you feel about this, does it affect your business, staff or work patterns? We'd love to know your thoughts ⤵️

Through the Employment Rights Act, we're making it more likely that flexible working requests are accepted, helping more employees balance work with caring responsibilities, health needs and everyday life.

✅ Employers will need to consider flexible working requests more reasonably

✅ If a request can't be accommodated, employers and employees will need to discuss challenges, and consider alternative arrangements

✅ Employers will need to explain their decision when a request is refused

It is our intention that both of these changes will take effect in autumn 2027.

16/09/2026

Is it too early? 😁

We’re pleased to introduce three dedicated SEND sessions as part of this year’s Father Christmas Experience at Lappa Valley.

On Saturday 5th December, our 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am trains will be reserved exclusively for families and groups visiting with individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

We’ve listened carefully to feedback and made some positive changes for this year. Booking spaces have been limited and more time has been allowed for each session, helping families enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed.

Designed primarily for young people who would benefit from a more relaxed experience, particularly those who are neurodivergent, the sessions will also include brighter grottos, minimal music, static lighting displays and no playing fairground organ.

Souvenir photographs will be optional, and we can tailor the level of interaction with Father Christmas to suit each visitor.

These sessions can only be booked by calling 01872 510317 between 9.00am and 5.00pm. They cannot be booked online.

Read more about the sessions and the adjustments we’ll be making on our website: https://www.lappavalley.co.uk/events/dedicated-send-sessions-father-christmas/

13/09/2026

When we think about payroll, the first things that usually come to mind are salaries, tax, National Insurance, pensions and making sure everyone is paid correctly and on time.

But payroll can play a much bigger role in supporting employees — particularly when it comes to financial wellbeing. Find out how via this link ➡ pixiepayroll.co.uk/blog/