National Insurance
The latest news, updates and opinions on National Insurance from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What are National Insurance contributions?
Features Most of us pay National Insurance contributions but few of us really understand them. Here’s our quick guide to demystifying National Insurance.
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Check Your State Pension forecast tool launched to ‘simplify’ filling National Insurance Contributions gaps
News The government claims the online Check Your State Pension forecast will allow people to avoid having to phone HMRC and the DWP
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Workers set for new national insurance tax cut – how much will you save?
News National insurance tax rates have fallen but frozen allowances may limit the benefits.
By Marc Shoffman Last updated
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Brace for a year of tax rises
The government is strapped for cash, so prepare for tax rises. But it’s unlikely to be able to squeeze much more out of us.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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National Insurance increase will be reversed in November, says chancellor
News The UK government has ditched the 1.25 percentage-point National Insurance rise, which will see workers pocket more pay and reduce tax for UK businesses. Saloni Sardana explains what the changes means for you.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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What the rise in National Insurance contributions means for you
Briefings National Insurance contributions are due to increase from 6 April. Saloni Sardana explains the reasons behind the rise, and how much it will cost you.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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The new social-care levy: an unfair tax that protects the “assetocracy”
Briefings The government’s regressive social-care levy will make Britain’s tax system even more complex. Root-and-branch reform is long overdue.
By Simon Wilson Published
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Why you should keep a close eye on your National Insurance contributions
Features The state pension now requires a 35-year record of National Insurance payments to get the maximum payment. Check your record is correct, because any missing contributions can prove costly.
By David Prosser Published
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How to fix the fuss over National Insurance contributions
Opinion The solution to all the fuss over National Insurance contributions for the self-employed is simple, says Merryn Somerset Webb. We all pay the same tax regardless of how we work.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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