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Veterans Employment Support

Veterans Employment Support is a cross-government initiative led by HMRC and the Office for Veterans' Affairs to improve employment outcomes and economic support for military veterans after service. The policy addresses gaps in transition support, skills development, and job placement for former armed forces personnel, including those from Operation Banner. The programme is currently active with ongoing policy development.


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8 Mar 2021 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: zero-rate secondary Class 1 contributions for veterans — consultation closed

We are seeking views on draft clauses that will enable employers to apply a zero-rate secondary Class 1 Employer National Insurance contributions on the salaries of veterans during the first year of civilian employment.

11 Jan 2021 | Consultation (closed) HM Revenue & Customs linked

Draft legislation: zero-rate secondary Class 1 contributions for veterans — consultation opened

We are seeking views on draft clauses that will enable employers to apply a zero-rate secondary Class 1 Employer National Insurance contributions on the salaries of veterans during the first year of civilian employment.

11 Jan 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs Office for Veterans' Affairs linked

Supporting veterans' transition to civilian life through employment — outcome published

We welcome views on the National Insurance contribution holiday for veterans announced at Spring Budget 2020. This relief will be available to employers of veterans from April 2021.

5 Oct 2020 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs Office for Veterans' Affairs linked

Supporting veterans' transition to civilian life through employment — consultation closed

We welcome views on the National Insurance contribution holiday for veterans announced at Spring Budget 2020. This relief will be available to employers of veterans from April 2021.

21 Jul 2020 | Consultation outcome HM Revenue & Customs Office for Veterans' Affairs linked

Supporting veterans' transition to civilian life through employment — consultation opened

We welcome views on the National Insurance contribution holiday for veterans announced at Spring Budget 2020. This relief will be available to employers of veterans from April 2021.