National Insurance

Scrapping of NI rise ‘excellent news’

23-Sep-2022 By Nikkie Thatcher

The increase in national insurance is set to be reversed from November, the Government has revealed.

Furlough contributions 'killing' operators

16-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operators have said paying National Insurance and pension contributions for furloughed staff has been a huge financial burden while closed.

Fair tip distribution session for pubs

29-Jul-2011 By Lesley Foottit

Pubs and restaurants that fail to distribute tips and service charge fairly are being targeted in a new scheme. It can be complicated as employers...

Pub tip ruling to increase National Insurance bill

04-Jan-2005

New guidelines from the taxman are set to increase the National Insurance bill for pubs which use tips to bring staff up to minimum wage levels.After...

Taxman to probe waiting staff tips

03-Oct-2003

Food-led pubs are being warned to tighten their systems for dealing with staff tips or face paying thousands of pounds to the Inland Revenue.A new...

NI hike spells bad news for businesses

01-Apr-2003

The forthcoming National Insurance hike could lead to the loss of thousands of jobs as businesses struggle to meet the costs. A report by the British...