Written Question·Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade ·UIN HL2295

Employment: Costs

Tabled: 20 July 2026
Answered: 31 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to reduce the cost of employment for employers.

Answer

The Government is taking action to help employers manage employment costs while supporting growth. Employers can benefit from National Insurance Contributions reliefs for under-21s and apprentices under 25, meaning they pay no employer NICs on eligible ea...
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