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UK Hospitality Sector Faces 100,000 Job Losses Amid NIC Hikes
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- The UK hospitality sector lost over 100,000 jobs in the past year due to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
- Young workers faced significant impacts, with 84,000 entry-level jobs lost since the NIC changes.
- UKHospitality highlights that rising costs are limiting hiring and investment, calling for government policy reassessment.
