#national-insurance

#national-insurance

"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.

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.

The UK-India trade deal has prompted criticism from opposition parties, who believe it could disadvantage British businesses by making Indian workers cheaper to hire.

The 0.4% contraction in employment growth is particularly concerning given its disproportionate impact on younger workers. Many SMEs will absorb the extra workload themselves.