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UK manufacturers are urging the government to reverse recent changes to National Insurance contributions and employment rights, warning that rising labour costs are squeezing margins and undermining confidence ahead of this week’s Budget.

UK manufacturers are urging the government to reverse recent changes to National Insurance contributions and employment rights, warning that rising labour costs are squeezing margins and undermining confidence ahead of this week’s Budget.

Manufacturers urge Chancellor to reverse NIC and labour reforms ahead of Budget

November 24, 2025

UK manufacturing SMEs are urging Ministers to confront late payment practices in the run-up to next month’s Budget, warning that chronic delays in settling invoices are constraining cashflow and stalling investment across the sector.

UK manufacturing SMEs are urging Ministers to confront late payment practices in the run-up to next month’s Budget, warning that chronic delays in settling invoices are constraining cashflow and stalling investment across the sector.

Manufacturers press ministers to curb late payments as Budget caution stalls investment

November 22, 2025