Low-paid jobs at risk from Labour’s tax increases on businesses
Labour says it will protect workers' incomes but budget changes coming in from April 2025 are putting pressure on employers. Sky News analysis finds early signs that low-paid workers are being affected.
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Rachel Reeves announced in October last year that employers' NI contributions would rise from 13.8% to 15% from April
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Cliff Nicholls
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Cliff is having to abandon expansion plans due to budget changes
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