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31/03/2003
NI increase could see job cuts
According to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), one-in-five firms could be set to reduce staff in order to pay for the hike in National Insurance contributions.
A survey by the BCC has found that 90% of the 1,000 companies polled expected the NI increase to have an adverse effect on business.
A survey by the BCC has found that 90% of the 1,000 companies polled expected the NI increase to have an adverse effect on business.
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