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UK Boosts Employment Allowance, Supporting Small Businesses

1/17/2025

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The UK government raised the employment allowance to £10,500, eliminating the £100,000 pre-tax threshold to support small businesses.
Approximately 865,000 businesses could avoid national insurance contributions, benefiting one million employers.
Mayo County Council in Ireland partners with AHEAD to enhance job access for graduates with disabilities.
AHEAD's mentoring program has successfully placed over 700 disabled graduates in jobs since 2005, fostering workforce diversity.

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Story summary

The UK government raised the employment allowance to £10,500, eliminating the £100,000 pre-tax threshold to support small businesses.
Approximately 865,000 businesses could avoid national insurance contributions, benefiting one million employers.
Mayo County Council in Ireland partners with AHEAD to enhance job access for graduates with disabilities.
AHEAD's mentoring program has successfully placed over 700 disabled graduates in jobs since 2005, fostering workforce diversity.