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New guidance on employment allowance
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Up to £2,000 allowance available from April 2014

Employers can now claim up to £2,000 a year in employment allowance, reducing the amount they pay in Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

Available to most employers, the scheme means employers who usually pay less than £2,000 a year will generally not have to pay any NICs at all.

Businesses or charities that pay Class 1 NICs on employee or directors' earnings can claim the allowance. Some employers are excluded however, such as those who carry out functions mainly or wholly of a public nature (unless they have charitable status).

For businesses and charities that are part of a group or structure, one one company or charity can claim the allowance.

In addition, the allowance can only be claimed against one PAYE scheme.

To claim, you can use your 2014 to 2015 payroll software or HMRC's basic PAYE tools for 2014 to 2015.

Once you have made your claim, HMRC will automatically carry it forward each tax year, so check your circumstances remain the same at the beginning of each year.

For HMRC's guide to employment allowance, visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pensionschemes/pensionflexibility.htm

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.