Tax

Concerns around an increase in employer taxes have contributed to a record jump in the number of UK businesses in financial distress.

Median pay rise for autumn 2024 declined to 3.3%, according to Brightmine, as national insurance change begins to have an impact.

The hospitality industry is calling for the government to delay plans to increase employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs).

The case brings into sharp focus the complexity of employment status – something that the Labour government has promised to simplify.

More than half of private sector employers plan to raise prices to help offset tax increases, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.

The cost of employing low-wage workers will hit a record high in 2025, according to analysis by the Centre for Policy Studies.

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.