2026 UK Compliance
UK Regulations Hub
Every regulation affecting UK SMEs in 2026, summarised in plain English by accredited practitioners. Practical steps, penalties, and how Infinity Connect helps you comply without the consultancy bill.
HR & Equality
Worker Protection Act 2023
In force: 26 October 2024
Introduces a positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of their workers, including by third parties.
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April 2026 Rates
In force: 6 April 2026
Annual uprating of National Minimum Wage, Statutory Sick Pay, family-related pay and the National Insurance Secondary Threshold.
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Martyn's Law
In force: Implementation period to April 2027
Imposes new statutory duties on those responsible for qualifying premises and events to take steps to reduce vulnerability to and the impact of terrorist attacks.
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EHRC Code
In force: Updated 2024
Statutory code that tribunals must take into account. Covers all 9 protected characteristics and reasonable adjustments.
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RIDDOR 2013
In force: October 2013
Statutory duty to report specified workplace injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Executive.
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UK GDPR
In force: May 2018 (UK GDPR from 2021)
Sets rules for how personal data must be lawfully processed, with rights for individuals and substantial fines for non-compliance.
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IR35
In force: April 2021 (private sector medium/large)
Requires the end client (or fee-payer) to assess employment status of contractors operating through their own limited companies and operate PAYE if inside IR35.
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Holiday Pay
In force: April 2024 (irregular hours/part year), ongoing
Reformed framework for calculating holiday pay including the 12.07 percent rolled-up holiday pay option for irregular-hours and part-year workers.
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Employer NICs
In force: 6 April 2026
Employer (Class 1 secondary) NICs apply on earnings above the Secondary Threshold. The threshold and rate changed from April 2025 onwards.
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SSP Reform
In force: Phased from 2026 (Employment Rights Bill)
The Employment Rights Bill removes the lower earnings threshold for SSP and abolishes the 3 waiting days, making SSP payable from day 1 to all employees regardless of earnings.
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