3 d. ago 'How did you get it so wrong?' Mark Drakeford blasted over National Insurance shortfall

The Welsh Government finance minister previously said the UK Government would fully cover the impact of its National Insurance changes but it later emerged that wasn't the case

Politics

3 d. ago Voices: Are Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer in denial about the ‘T’ word?

In a key speech in Rochdale, the chancellor stuck to Labour's manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance for employees and VAT, saying she had ‘absolutely no intention’ of repeating the £40bn tax hike in her first Budget. Her words may well come back to haunt her, warns Andrew Grice

Politics

3 d. ago Reeves vows to reinstate some winter fuel payments this year

Chancellor also rules out raising income tax, VAT or employee national insurance

Politics

5 d. ago Strategies to manage rises in employer National Insurance Contributions

Q&A Andy Eason of Acumen Employee Benefits fields queries on NICs and salary sacrifice

Politics

7 d. ago People over certain age urged to claim £303 state pension boost

HMRC will add National Insurance credits to your State Pension if you look after a child related to you under the age of 12 - this can be worth a few thousand pounds over a typical 20-year retirement

Economics

1 week ago UK businesses warn of more job cuts as confidence drops following tax rises

Firms are expected to slash investment as many warn of new costs

Events

1 week ago Narcissism can’t always be fixed – but you can heal after being hurt by it | Bianca Denny

A narcissist’s shadow is a cold and lonely place to find oneself. What’s essential is to develop coping skills and management strategiesThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workIt is observed quite often that many people seek therapy to navigate the challenges posed by those who refuse to do the same.Cassie, a 35-year-old mother of two, was one such patient. Blind-sided by the abrupt end of her decade-long marriage, Cassie described her estranged husband, Michael, as a “full-blown narcissist” – charming, grandiose, entitled and self-centred. A senior barrister, Michael represented a slew of high-profile clients and was renowned for his arrogance, both in and out of the courtroom. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Older people urged to check for historical State Pension payment error worth over £8,300

DWP has paid our more than £100 million in arrears payments for historical errors linked to National Insurance credits.

Economics

2 w. ago UK borrowing rises to £20.2bn, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

April figure more than expected and comes despite increase in employer national insurance contributionsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in April, underscoring the challenge for Rachel Reeves to fix public services and grow the economy while meeting her fiscal rules.With the chancellor under pressure on Labour’s tax plans, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector net borrowing rose to £20.2bn in April, £1bn more than the same month a year earlier. City economists had forecast borrowing of £17.9bn. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago New call to scrap National Insurance deductions for people over 60

National Contributions are no longer taken from wages when someone reaches State Pension age.

Politics

2 w. ago UK inflation jumps higher than expected to 3.5% amid bills increase

Annual rise in April follows upturn in national insurance contributions and higher household costsInflation jumped in April by more than expected to 3.5% after dramatic increases in water bills, energy costs and council tax, according to official figures.A rise in employer national insurance contributions and a boost to the national minimum wage also put pressure on companies to raise prices last month by more than City analysts had forecast. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Solicitors criticise ‘antiquated’ Legal Aid Agency IT system after cyber attack

Details including criminal records, dates of birth, national insurance numbers and payment information may have been stolen in the attack.

Events

3 w. ago Home care company owner in West Lothian appeals to UK Government to reconsider national insurance hike

Home Instead joined thousands calling for the social care sector to be exempt

Politics

3 w. ago DWP mistakes caused State Pension recipients to miss out on £450 million

The Department for Work and Pensions said the largest reason for underpayments stemmed from errors in National Insurance records

Economics

3 w. ago SNP ministers to receive under half the funds to cover National Insurance hike in 'deeply disappointing' hit

The Scottish Government has warned the move linked to the National Insurance hike is “deeply disappointing”.

Politics

3 w. ago Private nurseries in West Lothian warn over impact of national insurance rise

A spokesperson for the private nurseries said that despite “open and frank” talks the education department had not recognised the financial pressure caused by rises in the minimum wage thresholds and NI contributions.

Events

3 w. ago Economy shoots ahead at faster than expected 0.7% in first quarter

But spurt is likely to prove short lived, as taxes, bills and tariffs all kicked in during April

Events

3 w. ago City welcomes faster than expected 0.7% growth in first quarter of the year

But spurt is likely to prove short lived, as taxes, bills and tariffs all kicked in during April

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish Labour donor warns national insurance hike will fuel job losses

EXCLUSIVE: Lord Haughey predicted the NI rise would have a negative impact on the economy.

Events

3 w. ago Jacking up National Insurance will lead to job losses and act as a brake on the economy

Record View says the decision to make it more expensive for businesses to hire was a mistake.

Economics