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Evaluation of the employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief for veterans

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned Ipsos to evaluate the impact of the employer NICs relief for the employment of veterans.

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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) commissioned independent agency Ipsos to evaluate how far the employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) relief encouraged the employment of veterans. The evaluation also explored how savings from the relief were used by employers. The relief was introduced in April 2021 as part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan 2022 to 2024.

The evaluation draws on qualitative interviews with 19 employers who claimed the relief between April and September 2022. Fieldwork took place in January and February 2023.

The views in this report are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect those of HMRC.

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Published 28 May 2025

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