Rachel Reeves warned her Budget on October 30 would be “tough” as she gave the clearest signal yet that businesses will face a hike in national insurance.

The Chancellor stressed that Labour manifesto’s commitment not to increase national insurance contributions (NICs) related to taxes paid by working people – the employee element – rather than the sum paid by employers.

Defence Select Committee member MP Mark Francois joins Talk’s Mike Graham to discuss this further.

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