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MSPs Slam ‘Catastrophic’ National Insurance Hike in Fierce UK Government Rebellion

National Insurance contributions for employers in Scotland are set to rise to 15% from April, a move that could have significant consequences for businesses across the country.

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MSPs back motion condemning ‘catastrophic’ UK Government National Insurance hike

THE Scottish Parliament has voted to back a motion condemning the UK Government’s changes to employer National Insurance contributions.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens slam Labour’s ‘cowardly’ National Insurance hike

The Scottish Greens have slammed Labour’s increase on employers' National Insurance, warning of the “devastating impact” it could have on…

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Optimizing supply chains to reduce consumer costs

Rising costs, particularly the increase in National Insurance costs coming into effect in April, are putting significant pressure on retailers’ margins.

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UK Government urged to rethink ‘tax on jobs’ due to impact on Scottish economy

The UK Government has been urged to reconsider its increase to employer National Insurance contributions before it causes “lasting damage” to…

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Revealed: The shocking number of pubs that closed for good last year

Pubs are set to come under further pressure when a raft of cost increases linked to the October Budget

The Independent UK

Almost 300 pubs closed last year ahead of cost rises

The British Beer and Pub Association warned that urgent Government action is needed to avoid more ‘completely avoidable’ closures.

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Drinkers give some cheer to Rachel Reeves as pubs and bars spending helps to deliver surprise GDP growth

The economy was up 0.4%in December, beating City expectations

Evening Standard

Councils still face £100m bill to cover national insurance hike, says Cosla

The UK Government announced the increase in last year’s Budget.

Evening Standard

SNP Government pledges £144m to mitigate Labour tax rises on Scottish councils

THE SNP Government will provide Scottish councils with tens of millions of pounds in a bid to mitigate the cost of tax hikes imposed by Labour at…

The National (Scotland)

How to check exact date you get your state pension

The DWP has the exact date you get your State Pension - with a warning 'it might change'

The National (Scotland)

'Cynical attack on poor': SNP pan Rachel Reeves over plan to cut sickness benefits

THE Labour Government has launched “cynical attacks on the poor” to cover for its failure to grow the UK economy, the SNP have said after Rachel…

The National (Scotland)

Almost Half Of Gen Z Workers Reject Job Offers, And It's Not About The Pay - Here's Why

Gen Z workers prioritise ethics over pay, rejecting jobs from 'unethical' companies. Work-life balance, company values, and social impact are key factors.

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Three quarters of a million hospitality workers ‘dragged into higher tax regime’ following Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said at the Budget last year that she will raise employers’ national insurance contributions in a bid to raise £22bn for the Treasury

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UK Woman Receives £955 From Child Trust Fund She Didn't Know She Had: Do You Have One, Too?

Latonya Skye-Paterson, a 20-year-old student, was surprised to discover a £955 Child Trust Fund she didn't know existed. It turns out she's not alone.

The National (Scotland)

'Real incomes will be lower due to Labour's Budget', economic experts warn

LABOUR have been called out for promising to kickstart economic growth after experts said the UK Government’s Budget will mean inflation and…

The Independent UK

Cost of pint to rise 20p after Reeves tax hikes, pub boss warns

Brewer Young’s set to raise prices after increases in alcohol duty and employer national insurance contributions

Evening Standard

'Call me the Iron Chancellor if you want,' says Rachel Reeves as she hits back at critics in City and Commons

Chancellor faces accusations that her Budget hit economic growth with the £25 billion hike in National Insurance on employers

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Entry-level jobs could become scarce due to National Insurance bill, warns Next boss

A rise in minimum wage as well as National Insurance has put retailers on alert to lift prices this year

Evening Standard

Next boss issues warning on the impact on jobs of NI changes

the Next boss said the Government should stagger the introduction of the NI changes rather than introduce them in one hit in April

Evening Standard

OPINION - An economy making unhappy noises, major own goals... Rachel Reeves needs a vibe shift

A former Health Secretary once told me, with an understandable degree of despair, about the frustrations of being in ultimate charge of the NHS. He had all the policy levers at his disposal in his office, but however many he pushed, or pulled, nothing he did seemed to make any…

Evening Standard

Two thirds of leading retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices

The BRC poll of 52 chief financial officers found 70% are ‘pessimistic’ or ‘very pessimistic’ about trading conditions over the coming 12 months.

The Independent UK

Two thirds of retailers to hike prices because of Rachel Reeves’ budget, industry warns

The British Retail Consortium said 67 per cent of the finance bosses they asked said they would raise prices

The Independent UK

Half of UK retailers plan to cut workforce in 2025 - and even more will raise prices

70 per cent of polled CFOs are ‘pessimistic’ or ‘very pessimistic’ about trading conditions over the coming 12 months

Evening Standard

Council tax bombshell for thousands of poorest Londoners as town hall cash crisis escalates

Boroughs propose 5% hikes as London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan prepares to unveil latest bill for City Hall

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