英国立法者批准在2025年4月开始对雇主进行NIC的提升, UK lawmakers approve NICs hike for employers, set to start April 2025, amid economic impact concerns.

联合王国下议院已经批准了一项法案,从2025年4月6日起增加雇主的国家保险缴款,旨在每年筹集257亿英镑。 The UK House of Commons has approved a bill to increase employers' National Insurance Contributions (NICs) starting April 6, 2025, aiming to raise £25.7 billion annually. 然而,预算责任办公室预测,到2029/30年,实际收入将达到161亿英镑左右,因为企业可能会减少工资、工时和利润。 However, the Office for Budget Responsibility predicts actual revenue will be around £16.1 billion by 2029/30, as businesses may reduce wages, hours, and profits. 批评者认为,增税将导致工资降低、就业机会减少以及经济增长放缓。 Critics argue the tax hike will lead to lower wages, fewer jobs, and slower economic growth. 该法案将面临进一步审查。 The bill will face further scrutiny.