Boost youth jobs by cutting employers' national insurance, MPs urge

MPs are urging the government to cut employers' national insurance to boost job opportunities for young people. A select committee has found that increasing employment costs are having a negative impact on training and job vacancies. The committee heard overwhelming evidence to support this claim, highlighting the need for action to address rising employment costs. Reducing national insurance contributions is seen as a potential solution to stimulate youth employment.

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