Warning as firms with lowest-paid workers will bear the brunt of Budget tax rises, finds analysis

FIRMS with the lowest-paid workers will bear the brunt of Budget tax rises, analysis has found.

Experts warn it will lead to fewer low-paid jobs being created, making it harder for the unemployed to find work.

The Centre for Policy Studies says the Chancellor’s National Insurance increases for employers make those with staff on the minimum wage pay £2,000 extra per worker.

They will have to stomach national insurance increases from 13.8 to 15 per cent next year, with...