Chancellor Rachel Reeves' hike to employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), which she announced in October, is now in effect and is set to keep down wages. Economics
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said workers and business will be affected Events
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Scotland’s Finance Secretary said the increase was bad for both business and public services. Events
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said workers and business will be affected. Events
The warning was issued by pub bosses ahead of higher labour costs and a national insurance hike Economics
Members of Falkirk's IJB heard that many private providers fear they won't survive the increase in costs Politics
The Welsh Government thinks public sector employers will have to pay an extra £253m due to National Insurance changes Politics
Most nurseries say they will cut free places and raise fees due to a 'perfect storm' of changes including Labour's National Insurance hike. Politics
