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Pay awards in real terms could decrease for a “prolonged period” after inflation overtook salary increases for the first time in 19 months.

Jonathan Reynolds defends UK-India free trade deal, saying critics are “confused” to think that NIC agreement “undercuts” British workers.

A doctor who provided services to two hospitals via a personal services company has been deemed an employee for tax purposes after a long-running legal battle.

Almost half of UK companies are scaling back on recruitment in response to the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.

‘Exporters to the US will be forced to review the viability of the US as a destination for their goods, and as a supply chain location.’

There were no further surprises for employers in today’s Spring Statement as they prepare for next week’s minimum wage and national insurance increases.

Today’s Spring statement did much to add cost and regulation to employers, and not enough to support growth and skills, observers say.

UK inflation fell by more than expected in February, down from 3% to 2.8%.

National Pharmacy Association advises 6,000 member pharmacies to work to rule, if sufficient funding is not delivered by government.

Businesses should offset increased employment costs from April by encouraging staff to maximise their pension contributions, a financial services consultancy has advised.

Despite financial pressure from national insurance and national living wage changes, the number of planned redundancies is falling.

Recent actions by HMRC against fraudulent avoidance of tax payments demonstrate the importance of knowing what risks might lie in employers' wider supply chains.

Most frequently asked questions during February include queries about Ramadan and dismissals on the grounds of ill health.

Payroll professionals are struggling with HMRC's real-time information services, with some issues taking years to be resolved.

A third of UK employers plan to reduce pay rises in 2025 as a result of increased employment costs announced in last year’s budget.