Uncertainty around Budget accelerates long-running negative trend in recruitment activity as businesses put hiring plans on hold.
Tax
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Ministers have put forward proposals to prevent employee trusts being used for tax purposes rather than for the benefit of employees.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed there will be a rise in employers’ national insurance contributions to 15%, a lower figure...
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The government has confirmed plans to mandate the real-time reporting of most benefits in kind (BiKs) via payroll software starting in April 2026.
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The government will introduce legislation to change who has responsibility for tax and national insurance liabilities when an employee uses an umbrella company.
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From bus fares to the term ‘working people’ to national insurance rates, speculation around tomorrow’s Budget has reached fever pitch.
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Plan to increase employers’ national insurance could lead to a salary sacrifice crackdown as chancellor aims to protect tax revenue.
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With the Treasury reportedly considering an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers in the upcoming Budget, what does this mean for HR?
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With just weeks to go before Labour’s first budget, Steve Herbert considers the factors that may shape any changes to pension provision.
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Former pensions minister suggests Treasury likely to raise billions through a national insurance charge on employer pension contributions.
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Offering tax incentives for employee health support could give the economy a boost of £2.65 billion in four years, according to the CBI.
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We round up the major political parties' policies for employers ahead of the general election 2024, taking place on 4 July.
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Green Party manifesto says it would extend the current 8% employee national insurance rate above the Upper Earnings Limit of £52,270.
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The Conservatives pledge a further 2p cut to employees' national insurance contribution in their general election manifesto today.