This is part of the governments help for the economy to recover from Covid-19. The Kickstart Scheme aims to create thousands of jobs for workers between 16 and 24. The Government will fully fund each “Kickstart” job — paying 100% of the age-relevant National Minimum Wage, National Insurance and pension contributions. The placement must be for a minimum of 25 hours a week. The scheme is set to run until December 2021.

HMRC website has full details : httpsss://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-apply-for-a-grant-through-the-kickstart-scheme

The scheme is set for employers placing 30 youngsters at a time. Smaller employers can club together to make up a group of 30 or more applicants. It is proposed that the local chamber of commerce will help with this. No information as yet (it’s still early days). You can email your enquiry to eastmidlands.kickstart@dwp.gov.uk (East Anglia)

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