In the Commons, MPs rejected a bid to exempt hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies from the tax hike.
An MP claims terminally ill children will suffer due to a rise in employers' national insurance contributions. The Commons rejected a bid to exempt hospices and other healthcare providers from the tax hike, which will increase employers' contributions by 1.2 percentage points. The government argues exemptions would lead to higher borrowing, lower spending, or alternative revenue-raising measures. While some employers will see a decrease in contributions, many will see an increase, and the Treasury will monitor the policy's impact.
