4 in 5 employers ‘negatively impacted’ by NICs rise

Four out of five employers say they have been impacted by the increase in National Insurance contributions (NICs), according to a new survey. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) surveyed over 1,100 UK employers and found that the NICs rise has negatively impacted...

National Insurance takings surpass £150bn

National Insurance contributions (NICs) brought in revenue totaling £156.9 billion in the 2021/22 financial year, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show - the highest amount on record. This was a £12bn increase on 2020/21, when £144bn was...

National Insurance rise takes effect

The Government has introduced a new health and social care levy to help cover the costs of the NHS backlog. The 1.25% rise in National Insurance contributions (NICs) and dividend tax came into effect today (6 April), and will apply until April 2023. After this, rates...

Govt. ‘fully committed’ to 1.25% NICs increase

The Government has insisted it is "fully committed" to introducing a National Insurance contribution (NIC) rise in the spring after reports Prime Minister Boris Johnson was "wobbling" on the issue. Johnson previously presented the 1.25 percentage point increase due to...

National living wage set for 5.7% rise in 2022/23

The national living wage for over-23s could be in line for a significant rise from April 2022, according to reports. The Low-Pay Commission, which sets the minimum rates each year, wants to boost the pay of the lowest earners from £8.91 an hour to about £9.42. Any...