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National Living Wage Changes: A Business Owner’s Roadmap

Alan Ford

5/1/2026

Risk Control

Are you prepared for the upcoming changes to the National Living Wage in 2026? With the average cost of a National Minimum Wage breach expected to exceed £50,000 this year and HMRC significantly expanding its enforcement efforts, it’s never been more important for business owners to stay ahead of the curve.

That’s why we’re excited to be partnering with BrightHR to bring you a live online webinar designed to give you practical, step-by-step guidance on what’s changing and how to protect your business.

What this webinar covers

In this one-hour session we’ll walk through:

  • The five biggest risk areas for National Minimum Wage breaches
  • How to respond to pressure from HMRC and insurers
  • The key legal changes coming in 2026 that every employer should understand

This webinar is ideal for business owners, HR professionals, finance teams or anyone responsible for payroll compliance. You’ll hear from experienced specialists who will break down the complexities of the new rules and give you the confidence to act with clarity and assurance.

Meet the speakers

We’ll be joined by:

Ellis Daniel — Senior Employment Law Advisor
With extensive experience advising organisations on employment legislation, Ellis will help demystify the changing legal landscape.

Simon van Os — Business Development Manager
With over 25 years in customer success and business improvement, Simon brings practical insight into how businesses can navigate changes without disruption.

When and how to join

🗓️ Wednesday 21 January
🕦 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Live online webcast — free to attend

Spaces are limited so be sure to save your spot early. Attend live to ask questions in real time or register anyway to get access to the recording afterwards.

👉 Register here.

We hope to see you there!

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