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Millions of UK adults are leaving employment or reducing working hours to care for an elderly, disabled or seriously ill family member, according to research from Carers UK and business forum Employers for Carers. The research found: 2.3 million adults have given up work to become carers three million have reduced their working hours 22 per cent believed their work Continue Reading

From 8 April 2013 Retailers in Northern Ireland will be required to charge at least 5p per single use carrier bags.  It is important to note that, unlike the Republic of Ireland, the levy will be applied to paper bags as well as plastic ones. Retailers will need to register, full details are available from this link : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/carrier-bag-levy

The Government is to introduce an allowance of £2,000 per year for all businesses and charities to be offset against their employer Class 1 secondary NICs’ bill from April 2014. The allowance will be claimed as part of the normal payroll process. The Government will engage with stakeholders on the implementation of the measure after Budget 2013 and is seeking Continue Reading

A new Childcare Scheme will be introduced to support working families with their childcare costs and will replace the current salary sacrifice scheme. Unlike its predecessor, the new scheme will be available to the self-employed and those on a minimum wage. Also parents will be able to choose their own voucher provider, as the new system will not be administered by Continue Reading