Cost of living crisis: What do you feel about the National Insurance rise?

Published 7th Apr 2022, 12:30 BST

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As National Insurance payments increase, we asked Newcastle what they thought about the rise.

National Insurance payments have increased, according to the government, to help ease the pressure on the NHS.

The National Insurance will also go towards helping with social care but some are worried that as the cost of living rises, this National Insurance hike may make things worse.

We asked the people of Newcastle for their thoughts.

Newcastle National Insurance Government NHS

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