CPS Analysis Links Policy Changes to Rising Labor Costs and Hiring Slump
What happened
The Centre for Policy Studies found that Labour's policies have contributed to a jobs slump in the U.K. The analysis showed that the cost of employing a full-time worker aged 21 or older rose by 20%, and the cost for 18-to-20 year-olds rose by 31% between 2024 and 2027. This increase includes higher wages and sharp increases in employer National Insurance contributions following a policy change by Rachel Reeves.
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Why it matters
The Centre for Policy Studies argues that making it more expensive to hire people, especially young workers, means fewer will be hired. This trend adds to concerns about youth job vacancies and rising unemployment in the U.K.
A survey by the Centre for Policy Studies found that businesses feel the government is working against them.
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Who's involved
- Rachel ReevesImplemented policy changes, including increased employer NI contributions.
- Centre for Policy StudiesConducted the analysis linking policy to hiring impacts.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- HM TreasurySpeculative
Tax policies could result in negative hiring trends and cost increases for businesses.
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The entities involved
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Rachel Reeves
British politician and current Chancellor of the Exchequer (born 1979)
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Centre for Policy Studies
British think tank
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