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What is National Insurance?
National Insurance is a tax on earnings paid by employees and employers in the UK. It helps fund public services like the NHS and state pensions. When employer National Insurance rates increase, as mentioned by Itsu, it means businesses have to pay more for each employee, adding to their overall operating costs.
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