National Trust to cut 550 staff in bid to slash wage bill following tax hikes

The National Trust is planning to cut around 550 jobs as part of efforts to slash its wage bill (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Wire)

The National Trust is planning to cut around 550 jobs as part of efforts to slash its wage bill after grappling with cost pressures including increased national insurance contributions.

The conservation charity said rising costs were outstripping growth in visitors and donations.