National Insurance rates to be slashed in boost for 28 million workers

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : A cut to National Insurance is expected to be announced in today's Autumn Statement in a huge boost for 28 million people.
55% : Asked about recent frequent changes to National Insurance, Trott told Times Radio: "We were in a very, very difficult spot a year ago.
51% : Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to reduce headline rates of National Insurance, as well as make permanent a £10 billion-a-year tax break for companies that invest in equipment and technology, according to reports.
46% : It is likely that measures will include tax breaks for business investment, but Sunak has also said he wants to "reward hard work", which hints that reductions to income tax or National Insurance could be on the cards.
37% : The rate will also be extended to cover workers aged 21 and over, rather than 23 and over, for the first time.

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