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Local Germany
14 hours ago
- Business
- Local Germany
Germany's Deutsche Bahn to offer raft of discount rail tickets for summer
The offers are aimed at different groups of customers, from short-distance travellers to young people and seniors. Deutsche Bahn's Stefanie Berk said: "In the future, we want to score even more points with offers that are precisely tailored to individual customer groups. We focus on the needs of bargain hunters as well as those who appreciate comfort and want to travel flexibly. There's something for everyone." The discounts include: Short-distance travellers: The lowest price for the super savings price for short distances will be reduced from the current 9.99 euros to 6.99 euros from June 15th. Young people: MyBahnCard 50 for under-27s reduced to €49.99 instead of €79.90 euros from June 15th to December 13th, which DB says could make ICE trips as cheap as €9.74. Seniors: A Seniors BahnCard Plus will, for an extra charge, offer passengers free drinks on board, eight day lounge passes and preferential care in DB travel centers. Advertisement Commuters: Between June 15th and 28th, 25% discounts for commuters on personal monthly long-distance tickets. Flexible travellers: Flexpreis bookings made between June 15th and July 31st for travel over 28 days in advance will be cheaper. It will also be possible to cancel Flexpreis tickets up to one day before departure, rather than eight. However, as well as enjoying discounts, travellers will face extensive disruption this summer, with works across the country causing delays and cancellations. For more information in German visit Deutsche Bahn's website .
The Star
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Civil servants affected by Asean Summit traffic jams advised to apply for WFH
PUTRAJAYA: Civil servants affected by traffic congestion expected during the Asean Summit this month are advised to apply for work-from-home (WFH) status. The Public Service Department said the WFH policy would allow civil servants to work more flexibly, but still subject to current regulations while maintaining continuity of public services. It said the WFH policy provided through the Human Resources Service Circular (MyPPSM) aims to create a balance between the agency's needs in ensuring the continuity of duties and their needs in terms of well-being and work-life balance. "Eligible civil servants are advised to contact their respective heads of department for appropriate consideration," read a statement issued on Wednesday (May 7). It said that all department heads have been authorised to consider applications to WFH for the workforce who may be affected by traffic congestion expected during the Asean Summit and related programmes scheduled throughout this month. According to PSD, the move is among the Madani government's initiatives in prioritising a resilient and caring governance. However, it said, the implementation of the WFH policy must be guided by the procedures and conditions outlined in MyPPSM. The 2025 Asean Summit is scheduled to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on May 26 and 27. Malaysia as the Asean Chair this year will host the 46th Asean Summit which is expected to bring together about 20,000 participants, including heads of state, delegates and officials from member countries as well as dialogue partners such as China and the Gulf countries. - Bernama
Western Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
HMRC offers Tax Free Childcare for school and nursery pupils
Tax-Free Childcare can be used flexibly to pay for childminders, wraparound and holiday childcare. Hundreds of thousands of parents who recently found out their little one's September primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Many working families will now be arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day, and with Tax-Free Childcare they can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the cost. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC's Director General for Customer Services, says: 'Starting school can be an expensive time, there's a lot to buy and there's also a lot to organise. Now you know where your child is going to school you can start organising your childcare and Tax-Free Childcare can help make the costs more manageable. Sign up to start saving today on What is Tax-Free Childcare? Tax-Free Childcare is a scheme that can be used to pay for any approved childcare so parents can arrange their childcare to suit them - whether that's wraparound care, a childminder, after school clubs or school holiday care. For every £8 deposited in a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government tops it by £2 which means parents can receive up to £500 (or £1,000 if their child is disabled) every 3 months to use to pay for their childcare costs. Parents can use the scheme to pay for childcare for children aged 11 or under, or up to 16 if the child has a disability. It's quick and easy to apply on the HMRC website. Who is eligible for HMRC tax-free childcare payments? Your child must be 11 or under and usually live with you. They stop being eligible on September 1 after their 11th birthday. Adopted children are eligible, but foster children are not. Neither parent can earn more than £100,000 a year after deductions. If your child is disabled and usually lives with you, you may get up to £4,000 a year until 1 September after their 16th birthday. They're eligible for this if they: get Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Child Disability Payment (Scotland only) or Adult Disability Payment (Scotland only) are certified as blind or severely sight-impaired Recommended reading: What can you use tax-free childcare payments for? HMRC says you can use it to pay for approved childcare, for example: childminders, nurseries and nannies after school clubs and play schemes Your childcare provider must be signed up to the scheme before you can pay them and benefit from tax-free childcare. It's a good idea to check with your provider to see if they're signed up beforehand. If your child is disabled, you can use the extra tax-free childcare money you get to help pay for extra hours of childcare. You can also use it to help pay your childcare provider so they can get specialist equipment for your child such as mobility aids. Once an account is opened, parents can deposit money and use it straight away or keep it in the account to use it whenever it's needed. Any unused money in the account can be withdrawn at any time.
South Wales Guardian
03-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
HMRC offers Tax Free Childcare for school and nursery pupils
Tax-Free Childcare can be used flexibly to pay for childminders, wraparound and holiday childcare. Hundreds of thousands of parents who recently found out their little one's September primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Many working families will now be arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day, and with Tax-Free Childcare they can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the cost. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC's Director General for Customer Services, says: 'Starting school can be an expensive time, there's a lot to buy and there's also a lot to organise. Now you know where your child is going to school you can start organising your childcare and Tax-Free Childcare can help make the costs more manageable. Sign up to start saving today on Tax-Free Childcare is a scheme that can be used to pay for any approved childcare so parents can arrange their childcare to suit them - whether that's wraparound care, a childminder, after school clubs or school holiday care. For every £8 deposited in a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government tops it by £2 which means parents can receive up to £500 (or £1,000 if their child is disabled) every 3 months to use to pay for their childcare costs. Parents can use the scheme to pay for childcare for children aged 11 or under, or up to 16 if the child has a disability. It's quick and easy to apply on the HMRC website. Your child must be 11 or under and usually live with you. They stop being eligible on September 1 after their 11th birthday. Adopted children are eligible, but foster children are not. Neither parent can earn more than £100,000 a year after deductions. If your child is disabled and usually lives with you, you may get up to £4,000 a year until 1 September after their 16th birthday. They're eligible for this if they: Recommended reading: HMRC says you can use it to pay for approved childcare, for example: Your childcare provider must be signed up to the scheme before you can pay them and benefit from tax-free childcare. It's a good idea to check with your provider to see if they're signed up beforehand. If your child is disabled, you can use the extra tax-free childcare money you get to help pay for extra hours of childcare. You can also use it to help pay your childcare provider so they can get specialist equipment for your child such as mobility aids. Once an account is opened, parents can deposit money and use it straight away or keep it in the account to use it whenever it's needed. Any unused money in the account can be withdrawn at any time.
Glasgow Times
02-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
HMRC offers Tax Free Childcare for school and nursery pupils
Tax-Free Childcare can be used flexibly to pay for childminders, wraparound and holiday childcare. Hundreds of thousands of parents who recently found out their little one's September primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said. Many working families will now be arranging childcare for the start and end of the school day, and with Tax-Free Childcare they can get financial support of up to £2,000 a year per child, or £4,000 if their child is disabled, towards the cost. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC's Director General for Customer Services, says: 'Starting school can be an expensive time, there's a lot to buy and there's also a lot to organise. Now you know where your child is going to school you can start organising your childcare and Tax-Free Childcare can help make the costs more manageable. Sign up to start saving today on What is Tax-Free Childcare? Tax-Free Childcare is a scheme that can be used to pay for any approved childcare so parents can arrange their childcare to suit them - whether that's wraparound care, a childminder, after school clubs or school holiday care. For every £8 deposited in a Tax-Free Childcare account, the government tops it by £2 which means parents can receive up to £500 (or £1,000 if their child is disabled) every 3 months to use to pay for their childcare costs. Parents can use the scheme to pay for childcare for children aged 11 or under, or up to 16 if the child has a disability. It's quick and easy to apply on the HMRC website. Who is eligible for HMRC tax-free childcare payments? Your child must be 11 or under and usually live with you. They stop being eligible on September 1 after their 11th birthday. Adopted children are eligible, but foster children are not. Neither parent can earn more than £100,000 a year after deductions. If your child is disabled and usually lives with you, you may get up to £4,000 a year until 1 September after their 16th birthday. They're eligible for this if they: get Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Child Disability Payment (Scotland only) or Adult Disability Payment (Scotland only) are certified as blind or severely sight-impaired Recommended reading: What can you use tax-free childcare payments for? HMRC says you can use it to pay for approved childcare, for example: childminders, nurseries and nannies after school clubs and play schemes Your childcare provider must be signed up to the scheme before you can pay them and benefit from tax-free childcare. It's a good idea to check with your provider to see if they're signed up beforehand. If your child is disabled, you can use the extra tax-free childcare money you get to help pay for extra hours of childcare. You can also use it to help pay your childcare provider so they can get specialist equipment for your child such as mobility aids. Once an account is opened, parents can deposit money and use it straight away or keep it in the account to use it whenever it's needed. Any unused money in the account can be withdrawn at any time.
