Explained in plain English
Impact on UK businesses
UK businesses, especially those with high-earning staff, face increased financial risk from 2027. They're reviewing bonus schemes to ensure they're watertight and decisions are transparent. This could lead to clearer bonus structures but also potentially more cautious approaches to discretionary payments, as the cost of getting it wrong will be much higher.
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