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Businesses have warned of 'inevitable' job losses due to tax hikes

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Tesco among retailers to warn job losses ‘inevitable’ after Labour Budget tax hikes

In the UK Budget announcement Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the National Insurance Contributions for employers will rise by 1.2%

In the UK Budget announcement Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the National Insurance Contributions for employers will rise by 1.2%

Scotland's hospitality sector issues warning over Labour Budget

Employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employers’ National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%

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Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

National Insurance contributions differ depending on whether you are an employer or an employee

National Insurance contributions differ depending on whether you are an employer or an employee

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What is the difference between employer and employee National Insurance?

Shona Robison has called on Labour to fully offset the extra cost of raising taxes to public sector employers in Scotland

Shona Robison has called on Labour to fully offset the extra cost of raising taxes to public sector employers in Scotland

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Scottish Government warns Labour Budget could cost NHS Scotland 2000 nurses

The Labour Party previously pledged not to increase national insurance

The Labour Party previously pledged not to increase national insurance

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SNP demand ‘cast-iron guarantee’ on tax hikes ahead of Labour Budget

Will the Prime Minister hike the level of National Insurance paid by employers in the Budget?

Will the Prime Minister hike the level of National Insurance paid by employers in the Budget?

Is Keir Starmer planning to slay the golden goose of economic growth?

The intense exchange began after the TV host quizzed Liz Kendall on whether she thought the current council tax bands and system were fair

The intense exchange began after the TV host quizzed Liz Kendall on whether she thought the current council tax bands and system were fair

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Top Labour candidate 'loses temper' with Martin Lewis in heated GMB exchange

Police were pictured on the scene at AIG's insurance company offices

Police were pictured on the scene at AIG's insurance company offices

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Protesters take fake bomb to Glasgow building sparking police presence

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is under pressure continued pressure to cut taxes next week in what is likely to be his final Budget before the next General Election

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is under pressure continued pressure to cut taxes next week in what is likely to be his final Budget before the next General Election

Chancellor eyes Budget tax cut as experts warn pre-election giveaways must be funded

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the National Insurance cut in the Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the National Insurance cut in the Autumn Statement

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Watchdog rebukes UK Government over 'lowest tax in G7' claims

How much will I get in my payslip after the National Insurance threshold change? (PA)

How much will I get in my payslip after the National Insurance threshold change? (PA)

Cost of living crisis

How much will I get in my payslip after the National Insurance change?

Boris Johnson flanked by Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Boris Johnson flanked by Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor Rishi Sunak

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Boris Johnson sees 'absolutely no problem' with manifesto-busting tax hike

Campaigners dressed as Rishi Sunak protest outside the Treasury office, London, to coincide with the increase in National Insurance Contributions. Photo: PA

Campaigners dressed as Rishi Sunak protest outside the Treasury office, London, to coincide with the increase in National Insurance Contributions. Photo: PA

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The 15 times 'high tax, low growth' Rishi Sunak has hiked taxes in the UK

People will see everyday life increase in cost from april

People will see everyday life increase in cost from april

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It's not just energy bills – here's everything going up in price today

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson visit a brewery in 2021

Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson visit a brewery in 2021

Alison Thewliss

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Anger as 'Thatcherite' Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak double down on tax rise

Boris Johnson’s wait for the findings of an official inquiry into alleged lockdown-busting parties in No 10 and Whitehall rolls into another day

Boris Johnson’s wait for the findings of an official inquiry into alleged lockdown-busting parties in No 10 and Whitehall rolls into another day

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Boris Johnson ‘wobbling’ on tax hike plans as No 10 awaits Sue Gray report

What maybe seemed a sensible move last autumn now seems both unwise and unnecessary

What maybe seemed a sensible move last autumn now seems both unwise and unnecessary

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Here's why Rishi Sunak should scrap the planned National Insurance hike

Jacob Rees-Mogg urged Rishi Sunak to drop National Insurance rise, reports say

Jacob Rees-Mogg urged Rishi Sunak to drop National Insurance rise, reports say

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Jacob Rees-Mogg urged Rishi Sunak to drop National Insurance rise, reports say

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to cut the taxes on profits made by banks in his upcoming Autumn Budget

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly planning to cut the taxes on profits made by banks in his upcoming Autumn Budget

Alison Thewliss

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Rishi Sunak's tax cut for banks a 'bad joke' as Tories slash household incomes

Boris Johnson says he will not increase taxes ‘if I can avoid it’

Boris Johnson says he will not increase taxes ‘if I can avoid it’

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Boris Johnson says he will not increase taxes ‘if I can avoid it’

From left: Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees Mogg, Health Secretary Sajid Javid, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak

From left: Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees Mogg, Health Secretary Sajid Javid, Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak

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Revealed: The shocking cost of Tories' manifesto-busting NI hike on Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to back devolving more powers to Scotland

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon called on Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to back devolving more powers to Scotland

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Nicola Sturgeon tells Anas Sarwar to back devolving more powers to Holyrood

Boris Johnson's tax increase will deny Scottish NHS staff hundreds of pounds a year

Boris Johnson's tax increase will deny Scottish NHS staff hundreds of pounds a year

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Boris Johnson slashes Scottish nurses' pay rise with Tory tax hike

Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be doing the independence movement a favour - again

Prime Minister Boris Johnson may be doing the independence movement a favour - again

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How Boris Johnson may be doing the independence movement a favour - again

Boris Johnson infamously pledged that Brexit would allow the UK to spend an extra £350m per week on the NHS

Boris Johnson infamously pledged that Brexit would allow the UK to spend an extra £350m per week on the NHS

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SNP MP asks Boris Johnson the key question everyone wants to know the answer to

Douglas Ross has been urged to oppose a rise to National Insurance contributions

Douglas Ross has been urged to oppose a rise to National Insurance contributions

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'At long last grow a backbone' and stand up to Boris Johnson, Douglas Ross told

Richard Murphy: Despite Tory spin this tax rise is anything but socially just

Richard Murphy: Despite Tory spin this tax rise is anything but socially just

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Richard Murphy: Despite Tory spin this tax rise is anything but socially just

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out more tax hikes after National Insurance rise

Boris Johnson refuses to rule out more tax hikes after National Insurance rise

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Boris Johnson refuses to rule out more tax hikes after National Insurance rise

Boris Johnson's government broke two manifesto commitments in one day with tax rises and dropping the pensions triple lock

Boris Johnson's government broke two manifesto commitments in one day with tax rises and dropping the pensions triple lock

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Five ways Scotland is forced to pay for Tory failures in government

From left: SNP MP Stephen Flynn, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and SNP MP Richard Thomson

From left: SNP MP Stephen Flynn, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and SNP MP Richard Thomson

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Boris Johnson to 'use Scots taxes to bail out England's failing system'

Tory MP Andrew Bowie handed Boris Johnson an easy answer with his question while SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford isibly objected to Bowie's claims

Tory MP Andrew Bowie handed Boris Johnson an easy answer with his question while SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford isibly objected to Bowie's claims

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WATCH: Tory MP claims Scots 'astonished' SNP oppose National Insurance hike

Boris Johnson told 'keep your mitts off' Scotland's NHS amid tax hike row

Boris Johnson told 'keep your mitts off' Scotland's NHS amid tax hike row

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WATCH: Boris Johnson told 'keep your mitts off' Scotland's NHS amid tax hike row

Boris Johnson said previous governments have 'ducked' the problems in social care

Boris Johnson said previous governments have 'ducked' the problems in social care

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National Insurance rise is a 'Union dividend', Boris Johnson claims

Laura Kuenssberg has been accused of acting as a spokesperson for Boris Johnson after her report on a National Insurance increase

Laura Kuenssberg has been accused of acting as a spokesperson for Boris Johnson after her report on a National Insurance increase

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Laura Kuenssberg accused of 'shameful bias' in National Insurance report

Boris Johnson will give a press conference this evening

Boris Johnson will give a press conference this evening

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Boris Johnson to hold press conference today over 'damaging' tax hike plan

SNP MPs David Linden, Ian Blackford and Alison Thewliss

SNP MPs David Linden, Ian Blackford and Alison Thewliss

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Scotland is 'being shafted' by plans to raise National Insurance, say SNP MPs

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford

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Tory tax hike will unfairly target young people, says Ian Blackford

Boris Johnson pledged not to raise National Insurance, but now he is going back on his word

Boris Johnson pledged not to raise National Insurance, but now he is going back on his word

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Andrew Tickell: Why Tory plot to raise National Insurance is absurd and unjust

SNP shadow chancellor Alison Thewliss said the Tories must guarantee that Scotland receives every penny it is due through Barnett consequentials

SNP shadow chancellor Alison Thewliss said the Tories must guarantee that Scotland receives every penny it is due through Barnett consequentials

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Tories could hit Scotland with £1 billion tax bombshell for England’s care

Former Tory health secretary Jeremy Hunt said the UK Government should raise national insurance to help fund health and social care

Former Tory health secretary Jeremy Hunt said the UK Government should raise national insurance to help fund health and social care

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National insurance increase mooted to fund England's social care reforms