Badenoch pledges to halve employers’ NI for 21-24 year olds
UKPulse News Desk
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to halve employers’ National Insurance contributions for workers aged 21 to 24. The Conservative Party estimates the policy would cost £2.3 billion.
- Kemi Badenoch pledged to halve employers’ NI contributions for workers aged 21 to 24.
- The Conservative Party estimates the policy would cost £2.3 billion.
- The cost calculation includes extra tax receipts and lower welfare spending.
Kemi Badenoch has pledged to halve employers’ National Insurance contributions for individuals aged 21 to 24. This proposal was announced on 6 October 2026.
The Conservative Party has stated that the policy would incur a cost of £2.3 billion. This figure accounts for anticipated increases in tax receipts and reductions in welfare spending.