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Five Scenarios When Filling National Insurance Gaps Doesn't Pay
This article analyzes five scenarios where filling National Insurance gaps is financially unwise: for young workers, the poorly healthy, those nearing higher income tax thresholds, low-income individuals eligible for pension credit, and those contracted out of the additional state pension.
Five Scenarios When Filling National Insurance Gaps Doesn't Pay
This article analyzes five scenarios where filling National Insurance gaps is financially unwise: for young workers, the poorly healthy, those nearing higher income tax thresholds, low-income individuals eligible for pension credit, and those contracted out of the additional state pension.
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48% Bias Score
National Insurance Top-Up Deadline Softened
The deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions to secure the full state pension has been eased; those requesting a DWP callback by April 5th can still contribute back to 2006, addressing concerns about phone line congestion and ensuring no one misses out.
National Insurance Top-Up Deadline Softened
The deadline for voluntary National Insurance contributions to secure the full state pension has been eased; those requesting a DWP callback by April 5th can still contribute back to 2006, addressing concerns about phone line congestion and ensuring no one misses out.
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40% Bias Score
UK Firms Plan Job Cuts Amid Rising Employment Costs"
Facing rising employment costs, including increased National Insurance and minimum wage, over one-third of 2,000 surveyed UK firms plan job cuts or reduced hiring; many are raising prices, and confidence among small businesses is at a 10-year low.
UK Firms Plan Job Cuts Amid Rising Employment Costs"
Facing rising employment costs, including increased National Insurance and minimum wage, over one-third of 2,000 surveyed UK firms plan job cuts or reduced hiring; many are raising prices, and confidence among small businesses is at a 10-year low.
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48% Bias Score
Labour's Third U-Turn on Care Cost Cap Highlights Systemic Policy Failures
Labour's recent U-turn on a proposed cap on care costs, for the third time since 2011, highlights systemic issues with social care policy in the UK, despite the relatively low cost of the scheme (£5 billion annually) compared to national health spending (£200 billion annually).
Labour's Third U-Turn on Care Cost Cap Highlights Systemic Policy Failures
Labour's recent U-turn on a proposed cap on care costs, for the third time since 2011, highlights systemic issues with social care policy in the UK, despite the relatively low cost of the scheme (£5 billion annually) compared to national health spending (£200 billion annually).
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48% Bias Score
Currys Warns of Price Rises After Labour's National Insurance Hike
Currys predicts £32 million in extra costs from Labour's National Insurance hike and other policy changes, which will likely result in price increases for electrical goods and reduced company investment.
Currys Warns of Price Rises After Labour's National Insurance Hike
Currys predicts £32 million in extra costs from Labour's National Insurance hike and other policy changes, which will likely result in price increases for electrical goods and reduced company investment.
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40% Bias Score
Labour's Budget Triggers Hiring Freeze, Economic Uncertainty
Labour's £25 billion employer national insurance hike has prompted businesses to freeze hiring, causing economic stagnation and impacting household confidence, particularly in the housing market where rising mortgage rates add further strain.
Labour's Budget Triggers Hiring Freeze, Economic Uncertainty
Labour's £25 billion employer national insurance hike has prompted businesses to freeze hiring, causing economic stagnation and impacting household confidence, particularly in the housing market where rising mortgage rates add further strain.
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52% Bias Score
Piraeus Bank Acquires 90.01% Stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki for €600 Million
Piraeus Bank finalized the purchase of a 90.01% stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki from CVC Capital Partners for €600 million, expanding its financial services offerings and strengthening its market position.
Piraeus Bank Acquires 90.01% Stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki for €600 Million
Piraeus Bank finalized the purchase of a 90.01% stake in Ethniki Asfalistiki from CVC Capital Partners for €600 million, expanding its financial services offerings and strengthening its market position.
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48% Bias Score
UK Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation, But Future Uncertain
UK average wages rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted) in October-December 2024, but concerns remain about future wage growth due to increased employer costs, including National Insurance changes, potentially impacting investment and economic growth.
UK Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation, But Future Uncertain
UK average wages rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted) in October-December 2024, but concerns remain about future wage growth due to increased employer costs, including National Insurance changes, potentially impacting investment and economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
UK Budget's Impact on Employment: Conflicting Signals
The October budget raised UK employers' national insurance contributions to 15 percent from 13.8 percent, lowering the threshold to £5,000 from £9,100, resulting in conflicting signals on employment; while some surveys suggest job losses, Bank of England data shows businesses expect increased hiring...
UK Budget's Impact on Employment: Conflicting Signals
The October budget raised UK employers' national insurance contributions to 15 percent from 13.8 percent, lowering the threshold to £5,000 from £9,100, resulting in conflicting signals on employment; while some surveys suggest job losses, Bank of England data shows businesses expect increased hiring...
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40% Bias Score
National Insurance Hike Cripples Northern Ireland's Voluntary Sector
Northern Ireland's voluntary sector faces financial ruin from a £20 billion annual increase in employers' National Insurance contributions, potentially causing widespread job losses and service cuts, impacting 55,000 employees and 7% of the workforce, with one organization anticipating £500,000 in e...
National Insurance Hike Cripples Northern Ireland's Voluntary Sector
Northern Ireland's voluntary sector faces financial ruin from a £20 billion annual increase in employers' National Insurance contributions, potentially causing widespread job losses and service cuts, impacting 55,000 employees and 7% of the workforce, with one organization anticipating £500,000 in e...
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52% Bias Score
Mencap to Cut Services Due to Funding Crisis
Facing a £18 million annual cost increase due to National Insurance and minimum wage rises, Mencap, a leading UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities, may stop at least 60 services impacting 200 individuals and 400 employees.
Mencap to Cut Services Due to Funding Crisis
Facing a £18 million annual cost increase due to National Insurance and minimum wage rises, Mencap, a leading UK charity supporting people with learning disabilities, may stop at least 60 services impacting 200 individuals and 400 employees.
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36% Bias Score
UK Job Vacancies Plunge Amidst Autumn Budget Fallout
UK job vacancies plummeted in November 2023, falling to a 43.9 index reading (below 50 signals contraction) due to the Autumn Budget's increase in the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contributions, impacting hiring decisions across various sectors.
UK Job Vacancies Plunge Amidst Autumn Budget Fallout
UK job vacancies plummeted in November 2023, falling to a 43.9 index reading (below 50 signals contraction) due to the Autumn Budget's increase in the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contributions, impacting hiring decisions across various sectors.
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56% Bias Score
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