National Insurance
The latest news, updates and opinions on National Insurance from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Topping up state pension to become easier with new online tool
Anyone looking to buy extra National Insurance contributions and boost their state pension currently has to make multiple phone calls - but a new online tool is on its way.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Gender pensions gap - are women paying a parenthood penalty?
Trade body warns women face serious obstacles to saving enough for retirement as the gender pensions gap continues. Is raising a family having a detrimental impact on our pension pot?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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State pension top-up deadline extended again to April 2025
Pensions Spending just over £907 to purchase NI credits could add £7,740 a year to your pension pot – and now the government has extended the deadline to buy back missing credits.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Cut taxes? No, reform them instead
Opinion The way the state raises money is far too complicated, says Merryn Somerset Webb. Time for a radical revamp.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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State pension changes set to take effect this week - what it means for your money
Analysis A new tax year brings new state pension payment amounts - we look at the key 5 state pension changes you need to know about.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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The High Income Child Benefit Charge - is it the most illogical, unfair and unnecessary tax?
Analysis We may not like taxes, but this one is blatantly unfair, penalises middle income earners and adds to the gender pensions gap, says Kalpana Fitzpatrick.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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Triple lock to stay: how will it affect your pension?
Analysis Triple lock looks set to stay, but what it is and what does it mean for your retirement income?
By Nicole García Mérida Published
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Hunt ditches changes to IR35 tax rule
Advice The new chancellor has scrapped plans to reform the IR35 tax rule for contractors and freelancers.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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How the mini-Budget tax cuts will affect you
Advice Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-Budget was full of tax cuts that will change your take-home pay
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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