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Chancellor urged to cut National Insurance but hike Income Tax in Autumn Budget
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07 Oct 2025

Chancellor urged to cut National Insurance but hike Income Tax in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to cut National Insurance contributions (NICs) and increase Income Tax to create a 'level playing field' and protect workers' pay.

07 Oct 2025

Budget Board must focus on easing the cost of doing business, says IoD

The government's Budget Board must focus on easing the cost of doing business, says the Institute of Directors (IoD).