In the latest Agents Bulletin 125, published on 21 November 2024, HMRC announced new Guidelines for Compliance when determining whether the ‘connected’ entity rules apply to the Apprenticeship Levy or when claiming the Employment Allowance. The measures are part of Governments’ earlier commitment announced in November 2021, to provide Guidelines for Compliance that offer HMRC’s […]
Read articleThe government is to boost opportunities for young people through ambitious apprenticeship reforms in England. Under new proposals the Prime Minister announced plans for a new ‘growth and skills levy’ which will replace the existing apprenticeship levy and include new foundation apprenticeships. The new levy will also allow funding for shorter apprenticeships, giving learners and employers greater flexibility over their training […]
Read articleThe amount that smaller businesses will need to contribute through co-investment of Apprenticeship funding will half from 10 per cent to five per cent, the Chancellor has announced. It’s important to note, however, that this has no effect on larger businesses who pay a levy amount through their payroll returns each month. In the 2018 […]
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