Yorkshire business group seeks National Insurance cut for under-25s
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:31 · Archive
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling for reduced National Insurance contributions for under-25s ahead of next Wednesday's Budget.
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has called for a cut to National Insurance contributions for under-25s ahead of next Wednesday's Budget. The chamber says the move would help tackle youth unemployment and ease financial pressures on businesses across the region.
Mark Casci, head of policy at the chamber, said: 'Cutting the cost of employing people would be an important first step to increase business confidence and help reduce the NEET scandal impacting our young people.' The chamber, which represents more than 5,000 employers, also recommends Government funding for 75 per cent of the Renewables Obligation for business and lowering all rateable value multipliers to ease energy and business rate pressures.
The chamber is also calling for the return of consistent, locally delivered export support to help more SMEs trade globally and drive growth, and further investment in construction skills across the region. It is also urging renewed Government commitment to transport schemes including Northern Powerhouse Rail and West Yorkshire Mass Transit.
How it is being reported
- Top Yorkshire business group calls for cut in National Insurance for under 25sA call to cut National Insurance contributions for under-25s has been made ahead of next Wednesday's Budget.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 19 Oct, 11:54
- Top Yorkshire business group calls for cut in National Insurance for under 25sA call to cut National Insurance contributions for under-25s has been made ahead of next Wednesday's Budget.The Press (York) · 19 Oct, 11:54
In this story: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Mark Casci · Yorkshire · John Healy
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