Zest Payroll

Why might a student loan deduction change on a payslip?

If you've ever looked at a payslip and thought, "Hang on… why is that different this month?" you're certainly not alone!

Student loan deductions can change when someone receives overtime, a bonus, commission, backdated pay or simply earns more, and there are some changes coming from April 2027 that employers will need to be aware of too.

We've put together a simple, jargon-free guide covering:

The new £28,005 Plan 1 threshold

What's happening with Plan 2

The latest student loan interest rates

Why deductions can change from one pay period to another

What employers should do if an employee thinks their plan is wrong

No complicated payroll speak, just the bits you actually need to know.

Have a read of our latest Zest Payroll blog and stay one step ahead.

And if payroll is giving you a headache, you know where we are!

https://www.zestpayroll.co.uk/payroll_news/why-student-loan-deductions-change-april-2027/

🌞 Summer holidays have arrived! 🌞

Are your little ones breaking up from school this week? Ours are, and we're making the most of the sunshine!

Did you know that Zest Payroll doesn't just support businesses and charities? We also run Nanny Numbers, helping families and domestic employers across the UK manage payroll for nannies, carers and other household staff.

If you're bringing in a nanny or extra help over the summer, let us take the stress out of payroll so you can enjoy the holidays.

Get in touch to find out how we can help, and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts!

Did you know that Zest Payroll offers a dedicated payroll service for nannies and domestic staff through Nanny Numbers?

We love receiving feedback from our clients, and our latest review is a great example of the high level of support and service we provide to families and household employers.

If you're looking for expert, hassle-free payroll management for your nanny or domestic staff, we'd love to tell you more.

Let's Talk. zestpayroll.co.uk

Happy Easter everyone!

From everyone at Zest, we hope you’re enjoying a lovely bank holiday weekend and making the most of some well-earned time off.

Whether you’re out and about or relaxing at home, we hope it’s filled with good company, and plenty of Easter eggs!

Have a great one

Make sure your next payroll run includes the new National Minimum Wage rates:

The National Minimum Wage rates from April 2026 will be:

My youngest found me the perfect Mother's Day card! ❤️❤️❤️
Wishing all you Mums out there a very

I had forgotten that we'd moved all the spirits into the Zest Nest at the weekend while my son had a big party for his 16th.
Good job I don't drink as the Monday of Payroll week is always extra hard! 😂😂😂

I hope you are safe and dry if Storm Chandra paid a visit last night.
We have a lot of flooding here in Somerset (I'm very glad the Zest Nest is at the top of a hill!)

This pic my friend Susie took close to her shop, Rocket and Bird, in the centre of Taunton is rather concerning.
Fingers crossed that is as high as the River Tone will get!

The River Tone - Tuesday 27th January 2026 - the morning after