Construction

Hiring an Apprentice in 2026: UK Pay, Funding, NICs and Onboarding (Construction-Friendly Guide)

A practical 2026 guide for UK construction and trade employers hiring an apprentice: what you must pay, how funding now works under the levy reforms, where NIC savings apply, and how to onboard properly so off-the-job time and expenses do not trigger HMRC minimum wage issues.

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Business & Operations 3 hrs ago 10 min

MTD 2026 for UK Trades: What Changes, Who It Hits, and How to Get Compliant Without Losing Weekends

From April 2026, many sole traders and landlords move into Making Tax Digital for Income Tax with quarterly updates - and HMRC is clear that spreadsheets alone are not enough. This guide translates the 2026 rules into a trades workflow: what counts towards the threshold, how quarterly reporting changes your admin rhythm, what “digital evidence” really means on site, and how to set up Xero, QuickBooks or Sage so CIS, materials and VAT don’t become a mess.

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