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National Insurance credits changes
This consultation sought views on proposed changes to National Insurance (NI) credits.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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This consultation sought views to inform 2 National Insurance (NI) credits changes:
- introducing new NI credits for grandparents and certain other adult family members who provide familial childcare for children under the age of 12
- bringing to an end awards of NI credits for the tax year in which people reach age 16 and the 2 following tax years - ‘Starting Credits’
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