Important information for all churches who employ staff

Increases in statutory employment related payments

The annual increases in national minimum wage come into force from 1 April 2026. The new main NMW rate rises to £12.71 an hour.

Weekly rates of statutory family friendly pay increase to £194.32 from Sunday 5 April.

For more detail, click here to see our helpful guide.

Employment law changes from April 2026
As of 6 April 2026, 3 new changes come into force for all employees. Churches will want to check their policies and practices as well as talking to their staff.

Statutory sick pay – the waiting period and lower earnings limit are removed, so SSP is payable from the first day of absence.
Statutory paternity leave and ordinary parental leave are now Day 1 employment rights
Sexual harassment complaints will now be treated as protected disclosures under the whistleblowing legislation

More detail on all of these changes is available in our helpful guide you can download here.

Monday 16 March 2026.

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Important information for all churches who employ staff

Churches will want to check their policies and practices as well as talking to their staff.

Response to Asylum Reforms

Statement from the Joint Public Issues Team

Praying for Jamaica and the Caribbean

Following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica and the Caribbean, we continue to hold our sisters and brothers affected by the destruction of the storm in our hearts and in our prayers

The Haven Mother and Baby Home

We are saddened and deeply regret the difficult time many women and children staying at The Haven experienced. We are sorry for this, and that more compassion was not evident in the care received by women at these vulnerable points in their lives.