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National Insurance compensation is 'total shambles'

The Government’s handling of compensating councils for the increase in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NIC) has been attacked as a ‘total shambles’.

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By Dan Peters | 13 January 2025
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The Government's handling of compensating councils for the increase in employers' National Insurance contributions (NIC) has been attacked as a ‘total shambles'.

It has put aside £4.7bn to support the public sector with employer NICs in 2025-26, pledging £515m of this to local authorities.

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