People in the UK need to have a National Insurance number in order to claim benefits even if they have never worked before. When people make National Insurance contributions, it helps builds up their ...

With a background in financial journalism across national titles, Ruby loves helping people take control of their money and specialises in pensions, tax, banking and benefits. In this article How does ...

National Insurance contributions go towards funding Government projects, but they can also be linked to benefits eligibility too. Additionally, boosting one’s NI record with credits could see them ...

If you've ever worked in the UK, chances are at one point you've wondered about where all those deductions on your pay slip go. As well as income tax and pension payments, money is taken off to pay ...

The government could increase employers' national insurance contributions in the autumn budget, on 30 October. Our commentators analyse how business leaders might react. Prime minister Keir Starmer ...