Employers’ National Insurance Contributions

Employers’ National Insurance Contributions

Employers pay Employers’ National Insurance Contributions in addition to employees’ wages are a legal requirement for most businesses. When an employee earns over a certain threshold, the employer must pay Class 1 (Secondary) National Insurance on those...
Employers’ National Insurance Increase

Employers’ National Insurance Increase

From 6th April 2025, there will be an increase to Employers’ National Insurance Contributions. These changes will impact businesses of all sizes, increasing payroll costs for many. The Upcoming Increase to Employers’ National Insurance Currently, employers...
The Lower Earnings Limit Explained By Accountants

The Lower Earnings Limit Explained By Accountants

National Insurance funds the State Pension and several contributory benefits. However, not every worker pays National Insurance from their first pound of earnings. Instead, the system uses a series of thresholds, one of these being the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL). What...
National Insurance increases and the Health and Social Care Levy

National Insurance increases and the Health and Social Care Levy

On 8th September 2021, the Prime Minister unveiled a major reform package intended to address long standing challenges in health and social care provision across the UK. This initiative includes a detailed funding strategy to ensure the sustainability of social care...