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Nurseries Celebrate Eligibility for Employment Allowance Relief

2/8/2025

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Private nurseries can now breathe a sigh of relief as HMRC confirms they can claim the Employment Allowance, even with over 50% public funding. The National Day Nurseries Association reassures that standard nurseries qualify, unless tied to public contracts. Smaller nurseries stand to gain significantly, with groups eligible to apply for the allowance for just one location.

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Private nurseries can now breathe a sigh of relief as HMRC confirms they can claim the Employment Allowance, even with over 50% public funding. The National Day Nurseries Association reassures that standard nurseries qualify, unless tied to public contracts. Smaller nurseries stand to gain significantly, with groups eligible to apply for the allowance for just one location.