As the new tax year unfolds, millions of workers across the UK are set to benefit from a significant National Insurance cut, while families receiving Child Benefit will see their payments increase. The Government’s latest financial adjustments aim to alleviate the cost of living and reward hard work amid ongoing economic challenges.
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The main rate of employee National Insurance has been reduced by 2% from 10% to 8%, marking the second such cut in the last six months. This follows a previous reduction from 12% to 10% announced in last year’s autumn statement. Together, these cuts are expected to save the average worker earning £35,400 over £900 annually.