Wes Streeting calls for national insurance cut and North Sea drilling

Labour leadership hopeful says NI reduction for firms could ‘incentivise’ hiring, particularly of younger people

The Guardian

Glad to see the government have recognised just how serious the problem of youth unemployment is.

Now, what are they going to do about it?

Maybe they could start by reversing their previous increases in the taxes on employing people?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clypw8gyn18t

#NationalInsurance #NEET #YouthUnemployment #UKPolitics

More than one million young people not in work or education as report warns of 'lost generation'

The number of Neets aged 16 to 24 increases to its highest level in 12 years, as a major review says the figure will continue to rise without "urgent" action.

BBC News

State Pension Under Fire: Confusion Over DWP Rules Leaves Millions Short

Millions of people may not get their full State Pension because they don't understand DWP rules. Check your forecast on gov.uk.

#StatePension, #DWPRules, #PensionShortfall, #NationalInsurance, #Retirement

https://newsletter.tf/dwp-state-pension-rules-confusion-millions-short/

Many people don't know they need 35 qualifying years for the full State Pension. Some could be missing out on thousands of pounds.

#StatePension, #DWPRules, #PensionShortfall, #NationalInsurance, #Retirement
https://newsletter.tf/dwp-state-pension-rules-confusion-millions-short/

Millions May Get Less State Pension Due to DWP Rule Confusion

Millions of people may not get their full State Pension because they don't understand DWP rules. Check your forecast on gov.uk.

NewsletterTF

Claimants could be due National Insurance credits without claiming benefits

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/claimants-could-due-national-insurance-36848998

UK companies struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told

Business lobby groups say ‘taking the risk’ of employing less-experienced workers is being avoided

The Guardian

State Pension and Protected Pension Age: Urgent Review Advised

Millions in the UK need to check their State Pension and private pension age before the April 5th deadline to avoid losing money.

#StatePension, #PensionDeadline, #NationalInsurance, #RetirementPlanning, #UKFinance

https://newsletter.tf/uk-pension-check-deadline-april-5th-national-insurance/

Urgent pension checks needed! Millions could lose thousands of pounds if they miss the April 5th deadline to top up National Insurance records.

#StatePension, #PensionDeadline, #NationalInsurance, #RetirementPlanning, #UKFinance

https://newsletter.tf/uk-pension-check-deadline-april-5th-national-insurance/

UK Pension Check Deadline Approaching for 2017-2018 Tax Year

Millions in the UK need to check their State Pension and private pension age before the April 5th deadline to avoid losing money.

"UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years"

Whoever could have predicted that unemployment might rise after the government increased taxes on job creation?

The high unemployment rate in the 16-24 age group is particularly concerning.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1l7pedyzjeo

#Unemployment #NationalInsurance #UKPolitics #UKEconomy

UK unemployment rate hits five-year high of 5.2%

It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

BBC News