UK Payroll Changes 2026: SSP Reform and New Wage Rates

March 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most consequential months for UK payroll teams in recent years. With major reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), significant increases to the National Minimum Wage (NMW), and a growing compliance burden driven by both domestic and EU‑aligned regulations, payroll professionals are navigating a period of…