Tax

Rachel Reeves will today announce plans to create pension ‘megafunds’ aimed at unlocking £80bn of investment, as business disquiet grows over Budget costs on employers. 

More sectors warn of the threat to business following the chancellor’s budget increase to employers’ costs.

Uncertainty around Budget accelerates long-running negative trend in recruitment activity as businesses put hiring plans on hold.

Ministers have put forward proposals to prevent employee trusts being used for tax purposes rather than for the benefit of employees.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed there will be a rise in employers’ national insurance contributions to 15%, a lower figure...

The government has confirmed plans to mandate the real-time reporting of most benefits in kind (BiKs) via payroll software starting in April 2026.

The government will introduce legislation to change who has responsibility for tax and national insurance liabilities when an employee uses an umbrella company.

From bus fares to the term ‘working people’ to national insurance rates, speculation around tomorrow’s Budget has reached fever pitch.

Plan to increase employers’ national insurance could lead to a salary sacrifice crackdown as chancellor aims to protect tax revenue.

With the Treasury reportedly considering an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers in the upcoming Budget, what does this mean for HR?

With just weeks to go before Labour’s first budget, Steve Herbert considers the factors that may shape any changes to pension provision.

Former pensions minister suggests Treasury likely to raise billions through a national insurance charge on employer pension contributions.

Offering tax incentives for employee health support could give the economy a boost of £2.65 billion in four years, according to the CBI.

We round up the major political parties' policies for employers ahead of the general election 2024, taking place on 4 July.

Reform manifesto promises to make series of tax cuts and public sector reforms, after the party overtook the Tories in a poll last week.