The late 1970s marked a high point for economic equality in the UK. Returning to the progressive policies that made that possible could solve today’s cost of living crisis.
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While the media mainly worries about the cost of employee NI hikes and household energy bills, they’re missing an important part of the story.
A new health and social care levy will be introduced in the upcoming tax year. Here’s how it will hit your payslip.
Global supply chains and energy prices are not solely to blame for a tough year ahead.
Boris Johnson is raising national insurance for employees and employers to help pay for the NHS and social care.
Some economists think it should be replaced.
With an ageing population, pandemic recovery and climate emergency in the in-tray, social care is not the only thing the chancellor has to finance.
The UK government’s U-turn on a national insurance increase for self-employed people exposes the flaws in its approach to building a stronger and more inclusive economy.
Changes to the national insurance tax for self-employed people was one of the most controversial parts of the 2017 spring budget.
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