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This is where members of the Numerus team will post blogs that share their professional expertise. We’ll also keep you up to date with industry news, focussing on what it might mean for you and your business.
Childcare allowance rises to £2k
Childcare allowances worth up to £2,000 per child are to benefit as many as 1.9m working families. The online, tax-free scheme will be available to parents with children aged up to 12 and will come into force in September 2015. Following a public consultation, the government has agreed to increase the amount on offer by... View Article
Employment Allowance – Save up to £2000 NIC
Employers could soon save up to £2,000 on their National Insurance contributions (NICs) through a new Government initiative. A new Employment Allowance will be available from 6 April 2014 for eligible employers, allowing them to dramatically reduce Class 1 NICs.* Can I claim? Any business or charity that pays employer Class 1 NICs on employee... View Article
National Apprenticeships Week
This week is National Apprenticeships Week and according to the DWP, the average Apprenticeship completer could increase business productivity by £214 per week. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state that there has never been a better time to employ an apprentice. Apprenticeships are boosting productivity by enabling businesses to grow their skills base.... View Article
Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars from 1 March 2014
HMRC have issued details of the latest Advisory Fuel Rates for Company Cars. The rates can apply to all journeys made on or after 1st March 2014 until further notice. (December rates shown in brackets where there has been a change, but only one for this quarter). For one month from the date of change,... View Article