# Calls to cut employer National Insurance for under-25s

There are calls to reduce employer National Insurance contributions for workers under 25. The proposal could lower hiring costs for young people and affect youth employment, but it would also have implications for public finances.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c35ynekpnz74o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:10:36 GMT