Devon employers freeze hiring as NI and wage costs bite ahead of Budget
Devon firms are freezing hiring as NI hits 15% and the minimum wage climbs to £12.21. Ahead of Wednesday's Budget, they want employment costs cut.
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National Insurance
Topic
National Insurance
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