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Updated on 6 April 2026

Redundancy

Are you likely to lose your job? Do you want to know how your redundancy package will be taxed and whether you will need to pay any National Insurance contributions (also known as NIC) on it? What if you get items other than money or if the payment is delayed? This page covers some of the tax ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Leaving a job

We look at the tax implications of leaving your job and what you might need to consider.

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Part time employment: National Insurance

If you are employed part-time and only work a few hours a week, you may not earn enough to pay any class 1 National Insurance contributions (NIC). If you are asked to work more hours, you may be worried about the effect on your National Insurance liability. Here we look at the National Insurance ...

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Updated on 6 April 2026

National Insurance for employees

Most employees pay National Insurance contributions (NIC) before they get their wages. On this page, we explain National Insurance issues that you might come across as an employee.

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Updated on 6 April 2026

Apprentices

The traditional view of an apprentice might be a young person learning alongside an experienced tradesman, for example a plumber in the construction industry. However, nowadays, apprenticeships can offer a gateway into a variety of careers. Here we look at apprenticeships, pay and tax in ...

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