Employment: Costs
2026-07-19 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · HL2295 · Official question
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...