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3 articles tagged with Maternity Allowance.

Maternity Allowance for Self-Employed UK 2026: £184.03/Week, Who Qualifies & How to Claim

Self-employed women can claim Maternity Allowance at £184.03/week for up to 39 weeks in 2026. We explain the 26-out-of-66-week test, Class 2 NI credits, and how it compares to SMP.

Emma Clarke3 Jul 20267 min read

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Maternity Pay vs Maternity Allowance: 2026 UK Guide

Statutory Maternity Pay vs Maternity Allowance in 2026/27: who qualifies, how much you get, tax and NI treatment, and how to work out your real take-home.

Emma Clarke21 Jun 20269 min read

👔 Salary & Pay

Self-Employed Maternity Allowance vs SMP 2026/27

Sole traders cannot get Statutory Maternity Pay, but Maternity Allowance fills the gap. How the two compare and what Class 2 NI has to do with it.

Emma Clarke10 Jun 20263 min read

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