Tax rise will go ahead this year, says Prime Minister The controversial rise in National Insurance contributions comes into effect in April Wales Online · Jan 30, 2022
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak double down on planned national insurance hike Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson have vowed to push ahead with a hike to National Insurance – despite claims the prime minister was “wobbling” over whether to U-turn on the issue. Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2022
National Insurance rise - when is the tax hike and how will it affect you? Critics of the government have hit out at the tax hike as the cost of living in the country continues to soar Manchester Evening News · Jan 28, 2022
Who pays National Insurance? How much should you pay – and what is it used for? National Insurance payments can be unpleasant, but are a vital part of funding social care for those who need it across the UK, ensuring people who need help are able to get it Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022
Government ‘fully committed’ to National Insurance increase, says No 10 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly been ‘wobbling’ over the idea of raising the tax in April to pay for extra health funding. The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
More people trust Labour than Tories on tax level in Britain Labour has opened up a 10-point lead over the Conservatives on setting the right level of taxation ahead of April’s National Insurance hike, a new poll has revealed. Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2022
National Insurance rise WILL happen in April says No10 despite Boris Johnson 'wobble' The National Insurance rise is due to go ahead on April 6 "no ifs, no buts", No10 said -costing £140 a year for the poorest half of families and more than £700 a year for the richest half Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2022
Boris Johnson ‘wobbling’ on National Insurance rise as he fuels speculation it may be ditched Tory MPs pressing for change of direction to ease cost-of-living crisis The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
National Insurance rise could be delayed or axed as No10 refuses to rule it out Pressure is mounting on Boris Johnson to scrap the National Insurance tax hike on April 6 - as even welfare-slashing ex-Chancellor George Osborne questions whether it is the right approach Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022
Business group urges Government to delay National Insurance rise Many firms say their business suffered a loss of revenue due to Plan B, according to the British Chambers of Commerce. The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
National Insurance hikes 'to lead to higher prices in the shops', MPs warn Brits are facing a looming cost of living crisis with growing alarm over the planned tax hikes due to come into force in April Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2022
Cabinet split on National Insurance rise as Kwarteng ‘voices concern to Sunak’ Business secretary fears impact of tax hike on incomes The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022
National Insurance tax hike explained as Boris Johnson faces pressure to suspend it The levy, which will raise £12billion a year between now and 2025, will impose an average bill of £500 a year on ordinary working families who are already feeling the pinch as inflation takes hold Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022
Martin Lewis reveals how to get thousands of pounds extra through state pension Money saving guru Martin Lewis has revealed that people across the UK could be adding thousands to their State Pension — even if they are not able to work in full-time employment Edinburgh Live · Jan 24, 2022
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022 National Insurance rise: What is the new rate and how will it affect me? National insurance (NI) is set to rise for workers in April as families face a cost of living crisis.
Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022 Top Tory warns Boris Johnson votes will 'evaporate' over National Insurance hike Boris Johnson is under pressure from his own party over the mounting cost of living crisis
Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2022 How the cost of living crisis will impact people on Merseyside From fuel bills to transport costs, many prices are set to rise in 2022
Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022 Boris Johnson suggests no U-turn over National Insurance hike, despite Tory pressure 'We’ve got to put that money in. We’ve got to make that investment in our NHS'
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022 Boris Johnson refuses to say if chief whip will keep job after claim minister sacked because of ‘Muslimness’ Prime minister also fails to guarantee April’s National Insurance rise will go ahead – amid Tory revolt
Chronicle Live · Jan 24, 2022 Six ways 2022 is set to get more expensive in Britain Energy prices, tax increases and more expensive food will hit the pockets of families this year
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022 No delay in £12bn tax hike despite cost of living crisis, says Nadhim Zahawi There will be no delay in the £12billion National Insurance tax hike, a Government minister said on Monday.
Daily Mirror · Jan 18, 2022 Why National Insurance credits aren't always linked to your state pension - explained "Qualifying years" worked towards a state pension are not created equal and rules about earnings each year can catch people out - especially those with fluctuating income
Daily Record · Jan 18, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon to be quizzed on £70m of national insurance funding not given to councils Councils across Scotland are waiting to receive the sum to pay the employer costs of the Tory Government tax rise.
Wales Online · Jan 18, 2022 People warned over National Insurance mistake that can cut your pension You may not get the full amount you are expecting
Manchester Evening News · Jan 17, 2022 Brits on State Pension warned over National Insurance contributions that don't count People who have worked for decades for their pension are finding out not all National Insurance contributions count