National Insurance hike comes into effect with warning on jobs and price risesSupport for independent journalism is crucial amidst rising employer national insurance contributions impacting businesses and workers.
Starmer giving with one hand and taking with the other' despite 100m hospice boostQuality journalism is essential and should be accessible to all, particularly during critical social issues.
National Insurance hike comes into effect with warning on jobs and price risesSupport for independent journalism is crucial amidst rising employer national insurance contributions impacting businesses and workers.
Starmer giving with one hand and taking with the other' despite 100m hospice boostQuality journalism is essential and should be accessible to all, particularly during critical social issues.
Lush and Kwik Fit warn tax rise will push up pricesCompanies are raising prices and freezing hiring due to increased employers' National Insurance contributions.
PM faces calls to exempt hospices from tax risesOpposition leaders request exemption for hospices from National Insurance tax increase, contrasting with Labour's stance that the tax is crucial for NHS funding.
Reeves defends Labour's 40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hikeReeves advocates for tax increases to support NHS funding, attributing reduced waiting lists to her policies.
PM faces calls to exempt hospices from tax risesOpposition leaders request exemption for hospices from National Insurance tax increase, contrasting with Labour's stance that the tax is crucial for NHS funding.
Reeves defends Labour's 40bn tax rise as businesses prepare for NICs hikeReeves advocates for tax increases to support NHS funding, attributing reduced waiting lists to her policies.
Badenoch warns families will be 3,500 poorer amid Labour's Budget has left the economy 'fragile' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe UK economy is deemed fragile under Labour leadership, with potential job losses raised as a concern due to increased national insurance.
M&S warns of possible price hikes as national insurance hike impacts costsMarks & Spencer may raise prices due to £120 million in increased costs from national insurance changes and wage increases, despite efforts to avoid it.
Labour MP warns there will be 'consequences' for businesses with Chancellor's NI tax hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe national insurance contribution hike will significantly impact businesses, but is deemed essential for funding the NHS.
Badenoch warns families will be 3,500 poorer amid Labour's Budget has left the economy 'fragile' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe UK economy is deemed fragile under Labour leadership, with potential job losses raised as a concern due to increased national insurance.
M&S warns of possible price hikes as national insurance hike impacts costsMarks & Spencer may raise prices due to £120 million in increased costs from national insurance changes and wage increases, despite efforts to avoid it.
Labour MP warns there will be 'consequences' for businesses with Chancellor's NI tax hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe national insurance contribution hike will significantly impact businesses, but is deemed essential for funding the NHS.
Martin Lewis gives urgent pension warning for anyone aged under 73Viewers should check their National Insurance status before the April deadline to potentially boost their state pension significantly.
'I worked in Northern Ireland as a teenager. Can I buy extra UK pension years?'Individuals from Northern Ireland may become eligible for a UK state pension by purchasing national insurance top-ups, depending on their work history.
Martin Lewis gives urgent pension warning for anyone aged under 73Viewers should check their National Insurance status before the April deadline to potentially boost their state pension significantly.
'I worked in Northern Ireland as a teenager. Can I buy extra UK pension years?'Individuals from Northern Ireland may become eligible for a UK state pension by purchasing national insurance top-ups, depending on their work history.
UK SMEs eye 4bn NI savings despite looming tax hikeSMEs face significant challenges due to increased National Insurance contributions, impacting recruitment and wages.Salary sacrifice schemes could alleviate some financial pressures, saving SMEs over £4 billion annually.
Salary sacrifice enquiries 'has gone parabolic since the Autumn Budget' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comInquiries about salary sacrifice have surged post-Autumn Budget as firms adapt to new National Insurance costs.
Employers saving 6.7m per month in NIC through partnering with employee benefits platform Zest - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comEmployers are saving £6.7 million monthly on National Insurance contributions by investing in employee benefits.
UK SMEs eye 4bn NI savings despite looming tax hikeSMEs face significant challenges due to increased National Insurance contributions, impacting recruitment and wages.Salary sacrifice schemes could alleviate some financial pressures, saving SMEs over £4 billion annually.
Salary sacrifice enquiries 'has gone parabolic since the Autumn Budget' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comInquiries about salary sacrifice have surged post-Autumn Budget as firms adapt to new National Insurance costs.
Employers saving 6.7m per month in NIC through partnering with employee benefits platform Zest - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comEmployers are saving £6.7 million monthly on National Insurance contributions by investing in employee benefits.
Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warnThe adult social care sector faces a crisis due to rising national insurance contributions and the living wage, risking closures without government support.
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance riseMencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.
UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause life-changing' cutsIncreased national insurance contributions threaten vital disability services and support for vulnerable individuals in England.
Improving social care is a big task and these talks are a good place to start | Heather StewartThe rise in national insurance will significantly strain social care funding, resulting in dire consequences if unaddressed.
Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warnThe adult social care sector faces a crisis due to rising national insurance contributions and the living wage, risking closures without government support.
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance riseMencap may cut 60 services due to rising National Insurance and minimum wage costs, threatening support for people with learning disabilities.
UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause life-changing' cutsIncreased national insurance contributions threaten vital disability services and support for vulnerable individuals in England.
Improving social care is a big task and these talks are a good place to start | Heather StewartThe rise in national insurance will significantly strain social care funding, resulting in dire consequences if unaddressed.
London business survey shows half of all businesses are worried about National Insurance hike on 1 April - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comMost London businesses feel National Insurance increases will harm their operations, increasing concerns about government economic policies.
Chancellor's Budget caught firms 'off guard' putting a 'heavy burden on businesses' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Autumn Budget has adversely impacted businesses, leading to concerns over job losses and investment capabilities.
London business survey shows half of all businesses are worried about National Insurance hike on 1 April - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comMost London businesses feel National Insurance increases will harm their operations, increasing concerns about government economic policies.
Chancellor's Budget caught firms 'off guard' putting a 'heavy burden on businesses' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Autumn Budget has adversely impacted businesses, leading to concerns over job losses and investment capabilities.
American junk food chains "taking over" UK high streets, warns leading curry restaurant tycoonRanjit Mathrani warns that UK independent restaurants will struggle against fast food giants due to increasing operational costs.
Leaders' confidence in the balance with squeeze on hospitality set to tighten - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comConfidence among Britain's hospitality leaders is at a record low largely due to rising operational costs. Only 33% are optimistic about the coming year.
Restaurants brace for Reeves's 25bn tax raid as hospitality job cuts loomApril's tax hike and min wage rise threaten job losses and price increases in UK's hospitality and retail sectors.
NICs rise will force businesses to close, warn hospitality bossesThe UK's hospitality sectors face closures and job losses due to increased national insurance costs.
London hospitality seeing bounce back - reportLondon's hospitality sector is recovering, but nightclubs are innovating by hosting daytime events to attract more customers.
American junk food chains "taking over" UK high streets, warns leading curry restaurant tycoonRanjit Mathrani warns that UK independent restaurants will struggle against fast food giants due to increasing operational costs.
Leaders' confidence in the balance with squeeze on hospitality set to tighten - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comConfidence among Britain's hospitality leaders is at a record low largely due to rising operational costs. Only 33% are optimistic about the coming year.
Restaurants brace for Reeves's 25bn tax raid as hospitality job cuts loomApril's tax hike and min wage rise threaten job losses and price increases in UK's hospitality and retail sectors.
NICs rise will force businesses to close, warn hospitality bossesThe UK's hospitality sectors face closures and job losses due to increased national insurance costs.
London hospitality seeing bounce back - reportLondon's hospitality sector is recovering, but nightclubs are innovating by hosting daytime events to attract more customers.
UK service sector sheds jobs for fifth month running after autumn budgetUK service businesses have experienced job losses for five consecutive months, reflecting reduced growth momentum and economic pressures.
UK jobless rate edges higher as Reeves's tax rise stalls hiringUK unemployment rose to 4.4% as job vacancies hit a three-year low, influenced by increased national insurance contributions.
Labour having to tackle chaos' in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper UK politics liveUK business output is contracting due to recent tax increases, signaling economic decline.
Business confidence plummets amid the Chancellor's national insurance hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comConcern about taxation has sharply increased among UK businesses, reaching a record high since the BCC began tracking in 2017.
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after BudgetCurrys will likely raise prices due to significant tax increases and government policy changes affecting operational costs.
UK service sector sheds jobs for fifth month running after autumn budgetUK service businesses have experienced job losses for five consecutive months, reflecting reduced growth momentum and economic pressures.
UK jobless rate edges higher as Reeves's tax rise stalls hiringUK unemployment rose to 4.4% as job vacancies hit a three-year low, influenced by increased national insurance contributions.
Labour having to tackle chaos' in the asylum system, says Yvette Cooper UK politics liveUK business output is contracting due to recent tax increases, signaling economic decline.
Business confidence plummets amid the Chancellor's national insurance hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comConcern about taxation has sharply increased among UK businesses, reaching a record high since the BCC began tracking in 2017.
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after BudgetCurrys will likely raise prices due to significant tax increases and government policy changes affecting operational costs.
Transport for London faces 23m funding shortfallTfL faces a £23 million funding gap due to increased National Insurance contributions, impacting its budget planning.
Employer NIC contributions hit decade high of 114bn, with further increase on the cards for 2025 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUK PAYE employees contributed £252bn in income tax in 2024, continuing an upward trend in tax receipts over multiple years.
M&S boss says UK retailers being raided like a piggy bank' over planned tax risesStuart Machin urges UK government to delay tax and recycling charge changes to protect the retail sector from significant cost increases.
Well-paid partners in City firms escape paying national insurance risesHigh-earning LLP partners will avoid increased national insurance contributions, costing the Treasury billions in potential revenue.
Voters broadly accept Reeves's 40bn of tax rises, research showsVoters accept necessary tax increases for better public services despite anticipating personal financial strain.
Government's tax policies are 'detrimental in many ways' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRaising employer's national insurance may impose excessive strain on some companies, disproportionately affecting those with high payroll costs.
M&S boss says UK retailers being raided like a piggy bank' over planned tax risesStuart Machin urges UK government to delay tax and recycling charge changes to protect the retail sector from significant cost increases.
Well-paid partners in City firms escape paying national insurance risesHigh-earning LLP partners will avoid increased national insurance contributions, costing the Treasury billions in potential revenue.
Voters broadly accept Reeves's 40bn of tax rises, research showsVoters accept necessary tax increases for better public services despite anticipating personal financial strain.
Government's tax policies are 'detrimental in many ways' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRaising employer's national insurance may impose excessive strain on some companies, disproportionately affecting those with high payroll costs.
Draught pints to cost 1p less after tax changeA 1p reduction in draught pint prices follows a decade-long alcohol duty cut, but rising employment costs may lead to higher ultimately prices.
Pets At Home warns the Chancellor's Budget tax policies will affect the business - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comPets At Home is facing declining sales driven by low consumer confidence and increased employment costs.
Retailers warn of inevitable job losses amid 7bn budget hitProposed National Insurance increase may lead to significant job losses and store closures in the retail sector.
Businesses face staffing shortages at least once a week amid 'rising costs' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUK businesses increasingly face staffing shortages and recruitment struggles due to economic pressures, yet exhibit resilience with an expected rise in hiring plans.
Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job lossesThe rise in national insurance contributions may lead to significant job losses and price hikes across UK retailers.
The impact of Labour's National Insurance hike on pension pots - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe 1.2% increase in employer NI contributions could lead to lower salary increases and pension contributions for employees.
Retailers warn of inevitable job losses amid 7bn budget hitProposed National Insurance increase may lead to significant job losses and store closures in the retail sector.
Businesses face staffing shortages at least once a week amid 'rising costs' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUK businesses increasingly face staffing shortages and recruitment struggles due to economic pressures, yet exhibit resilience with an expected rise in hiring plans.
Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's warn of higher prices and 'inevitable' job lossesThe rise in national insurance contributions may lead to significant job losses and price hikes across UK retailers.
The impact of Labour's National Insurance hike on pension pots - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe 1.2% increase in employer NI contributions could lead to lower salary increases and pension contributions for employees.
Shops and restaurants brace for record employment tax surge after Reeves's budget raidIncrease in employer National Insurance and minimum wage will significantly raise staff tax bills, affecting retail and hospitality sectors severely.
Retirees and their families are facing significant care cost increases amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRetirees and families may face rising care costs due to proposed increases in National Insurance and National Minimum Wage.
Halfords set to take a 23m hit from the Budget and could raise garage repair prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comHalfords is anticipating a £23 million impact from recent wage increases, potentially leading to higher garage service prices.
Shops and restaurants brace for record employment tax surge after Reeves's budget raidIncrease in employer National Insurance and minimum wage will significantly raise staff tax bills, affecting retail and hospitality sectors severely.
Retirees and their families are facing significant care cost increases amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRetirees and families may face rising care costs due to proposed increases in National Insurance and National Minimum Wage.
Halfords set to take a 23m hit from the Budget and could raise garage repair prices - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comHalfords is anticipating a £23 million impact from recent wage increases, potentially leading to higher garage service prices.
Public sector suppliers shift NI and wage hikes onto the taxpayerMajor contractors are passing rising costs of national insurance and wages to the Treasury, raising concerns about taxpayer burdens.
Hospices in England to get 100m boost to help with cost pressuresHospices in England are receiving over £100 million in funding to assist with financial pressures and sustain end-of-life care services.
Businesses face monthly hike of 209 per employee amid Labour's Budget - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comUK businesses face an average cost rise of £209 per employee per month due to National Insurance and National Living Wage changes from April 2025.
Energy price cap increase creates 'perfect storm' for businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRising energy costs and National Insurance hikes will disproportionately burden SMEs already struggling with recovery from the pandemic.
Bank of England governor warns the 'biggest issue' is the response to the NI hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBusinesses' responses to the national insurance hike are critical for economic stability, particularly for SMEs facing potential layoffs.
Energy price cap increase creates 'perfect storm' for businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRising energy costs and National Insurance hikes will disproportionately burden SMEs already struggling with recovery from the pandemic.
Bank of England governor warns the 'biggest issue' is the response to the NI hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comBusinesses' responses to the national insurance hike are critical for economic stability, particularly for SMEs facing potential layoffs.
National Insurance hikes creating 'uncertainty' for minority charitiesGovernment's increase in national insurance contributions raises concerns for LGBTQ+ and minority-focused charities that already face financial struggles.
Treasury to give Scotland 300m as tax hike compensationScottish government to receive additional funding to cover National Insurance increase, despite claims it's insufficient. Public service improvements are expected from SNP.
Royal Mail will not rule out job cuts amid a 120 million Budget price hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail warns of possible job losses and price rises due to significant financial burdens from Labour’s Autumn Budget hitting their operations hard.
Royal Mail warns of 120 million cost increase due to National Insurance riseRoyal Mail is facing financial strain due to increased tax costs which affect its large workforce significantly.
Royal Mail will not rule out job cuts amid a 120 million Budget price hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail warns of possible job losses and price rises due to significant financial burdens from Labour’s Autumn Budget hitting their operations hard.
Royal Mail warns of 120 million cost increase due to National Insurance riseRoyal Mail is facing financial strain due to increased tax costs which affect its large workforce significantly.
Business Owners Criticise Tax Hikes, Urge Chancellor Not to Hinder GrowthRecent tax increases pose a serious threat to the growth and sustainability of family businesses, sparking significant concern among entrepreneurs.
Wetherspoons warns of pint price rise as budget adds 60m in costsWetherspoon warns of potential pint price increases due to £60 million surge in costs following tax measures in Chancellor's Budget.
Business Owners Criticise Tax Hikes, Urge Chancellor Not to Hinder GrowthRecent tax increases pose a serious threat to the growth and sustainability of family businesses, sparking significant concern among entrepreneurs.
Wetherspoons warns of pint price rise as budget adds 60m in costsWetherspoon warns of potential pint price increases due to £60 million surge in costs following tax measures in Chancellor's Budget.
Interest rate cuts will be slower amid the Budget tax rise for employers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Bank of England plans to cut interest rates gradually to assess the economic implications of Labour's Autumn Budget.
Supermarkets face billions in extra costs amid the Budget and warn the Chancellor of higher food costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comTesco anticipates a £1 billion burden from Labour's National Insurance increase, significantly affecting their financial outlook and operations.
Interest rate cuts will be slower amid the Budget tax rise for employers - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comThe Bank of England plans to cut interest rates gradually to assess the economic implications of Labour's Autumn Budget.
Supermarkets face billions in extra costs amid the Budget and warn the Chancellor of higher food costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comTesco anticipates a £1 billion burden from Labour's National Insurance increase, significantly affecting their financial outlook and operations.
The Entertainer halts new store plans due to budget's national insurance hikeThe Entertainer halted store openings due to rising employer National Insurance costs, reflecting widespread concerns among businesses about increased operating expenses.
Swinney urges UK to cover NI hike for charitiesJohn Swinney urges UK government to absorb National Insurance increases for Scottish charities to prevent service disruptions.
Sainsbury's boss: Budget costs to businesses will lead to higher inflationSainsbury's warns of higher food prices due to unexpected tax changes and increased national insurance contributions.
M&S warns of a 120 million hit from the Budget and cannot rule out passing costs on - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comM&S faces over £120 million in increased costs due to national insurance hike, with potential price rises for consumers not ruled out.