#national-insurance

#national-insurance

I honestly don't believe that companies and small businesses should be deterred from employing people. The national insurance rise was one that could have been held back, particularly given the state of the economy.

"Stay alert: To avoid the deadline slipping your mind and passing you by, set a reminder ahead of the date to log into your PAYE account on the government website and check the amount you owe HMRC in National Insurance contributions. It's important that you pay the right amount, so check the figure carefully and ensure that your contribution has been calculated correctly, taking into consideration all of the benefits you declared."

The position remains the same, attempting to cover the vastly increased wage bill due to NIC rises, as well as other cost increases, without the ability to pass on to the customer, which has directly impacted recruitment and growth plans.

The freeze on National Insurance (NI) and income tax thresholds, introduced under the Conservatives, is currently due to end in April 2028 and affects millions of people.

Vulnerable beneficiaries are being left without essential support as charities across the UK are forced to scale back services or halt expansion plans due to surging operational costs.