There were a number of employment-related measures, although, as Amanda Flint explains, none of the potentially beneficial ones take effect before next year.
HMRC has published provisional guidance on the ‘IR35’ rules for office holders.
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A new employment allowance will give businesses, charities and community sports clubs up to £2,000 a year towards their employer national insurance contributions bill from April 2014.
Relaxation follows ‘constructive dialogue’ with professional and trade bodies
Government will consult on details of the new scheme ‘shortly’
Autumn statement signalled ‘internal review’ and an update at Budget 2013
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