Employment Barometer

Starmer does not rule out rise in National Insurance for employers

The prime minister told the BBC the Budget would be tough but insisted the government would not break manifesto pledges.

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Working people will pay the price of higher taxes for employers

Increasing the burden on companies may not affect workers’ payslips today, but it won’t be long

World - Financial Times - October 30

Employers Added Just 12,000 Jobs in October—but There’s a Catch

Storms and strikes are complicating the true picture of the labor market, economists say. Nonetheless, there’s still evidence of a gradual cooling.

Business - Inc. - November 1

UK Businesses Warn Starmer Against Raising Employer Payroll Tax

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Here’s Why Employers May Get More Involved in Workers’ Health Care

The Business Group on Health wants to help business owners address rising health coverage costs. That may require more attention to the treatments workers receive.

Business - Inc. - October 15

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?

Family of Tennessee Flood Victim Killed During Helene Sues His Employer

Johnny Peterson was one of six employees of Impact Plastics left dead or missing after the storm. Workers said they were not allowed to leave the plant in time to get to safety.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Employers’ national insurance rise a risk for SMEs, tax experts warn

Keir Starmer refuses to rule out increase in this month’s Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 18

New laws force UK employers to stop harassment before it starts

Pre-emptive rules taking effect this week aim to stamp out sexual misconduct at work

Business - Financial Times - October 21

UK Employment Reforms to Cost Firms Up to £4.5 Billion a Year

World - Yahoo News - October 21

UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members

Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Employment rate for Ukrainian refugees in Germany doubles since 2022

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Morgan Stanley grants post-employment perks to former CEO James Gorman

Longtime executive will receive $400,000 a year and access to a car and driver as he transitions out of top roles at bank

Business - Financial Times - October 24

As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring

Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.

Business - Inc. - October 25

National insurance rise will hit lower-wage parts of UK economy hardest, study shows

Findings of IFS think-tank come as Reeves acknowledges policies could dampen pay growth

Business - Financial Times - October 31

How will UK tax rises on private equity’s carried interest work?

Changes unveiled in Rachel Reeves’ Budget mean the performance fee will be treated as income from 2026

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

US employers seek to defuse election conflict with warnings to staff

Business leaders have told employees to remain civil to avoid ‘war of words’ in office

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.

Employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills

More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax rises

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened

Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

A lot of your personal wealth is tied up in your employer. How to spread out the risk.

Direct indexing and individualized portfolios can help an investor avoid overexposure to an employer’s stock

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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