There's been a positive response from businesses to the National Insurance holiday announced by the Treasury Minister in this year's budget.
Introduced on April 6, the scheme excuses a firm from NI contributions for two years if it hires new staff and expands its workforce.
Eddie Teare says it's early days but the feedback so far has been encouraging:
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