Scottish Organisations Unite Against National Insurance Hike

A coalition o 48 public sector an voluntary organisations in Scotland haes vyced strang concerns ower the impendin rise in employer National Insurance contributions. This increase, set tae tak effect suin, is projected tae impose an additional financial burden o up tae £700 million on thae deliverin public services ower the nation.

In a unified letter addressed tae UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves, First Minister John Swinney an COSLA President Shona Morrison hae cried for urgent fundin tae offset thae costs. The letter pynts oot the pressin need for clarity as the Scottish Budget approaches its final stages.

Swinney expressed gratitude tae the organisations rallyin thegither, statin, “We are disappynted that the UK Government didnae engage wi the Scottish Government on the chynge tae employers National Insurance Contributions. We are concerned aboot the additional pressure it places on aw employers.” He emphasised the risk tae vital services if thae costs are no fully funded.

The letter haes garnered support fae a wide array o groups, includin the Scottish Trades Union Congress an the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Thae organisations stress the importance o financial support for tae maintain the essential services they provide tae communities.

As the clock ticks doon tae the budget’s passage, the cry for clarity an reconsideration o the National Insurance increase grows louder. The implications o this decision cuid resonate deeply, affectin no ainly the organisations but the communities they serve throu Scotland.