英国预算案上调让 Witney 企业感到担忧，威胁到对年轻人的招聘和投资。 UK Budget hike worries Witney businesses, threatening hiring and investment in youth.

Witney企业对英国预算感到焦虑, 自2025年4月起, 将雇主缴纳的国家保险费提高1.2%至15%。 Witney businesses are anxious about the UK Budget, which raises employers' national insurance contributions by 1.2% to 15% starting April 2025. 最低工资也将提高,从而增加商业成本。 The minimum wage will also increase, adding to business costs. 虽然一些人对生啤酒税的削减和小企业税率的减免表示欢迎，但企业主担心招聘和投资年轻人才。 While some welcome cuts to draught beer duty and small business rates relief, business owners worry about hiring and investing in young talent. 当地议员敦促免除全科医生和护理提供者的增税,以防止关闭。 Local MPs urge exempting GPs and care providers from the tax hike to prevent closures. Rachel Reeves总理捍卫预算,声称预算旨在保护工人和恢复经济稳定。 Chancellor Rachel Reeves defends the budget, stating it aims to protect workers and restore economic stability.