Government delay to NICs changes for self-employed welcomed

Abolition of class 2 contributions would leave lowest-paid to choose between five-fold NI increase or forfeiting state pensionCampaigners have welcomed a government decision to delay a national insurance change that will leave some low-earning self-employed people facing a 400% increase in their costs if they want to retain their right to a state pension.The Treasury has also suggested that it may consider measures to help those affected, who include part-time tutors and hairdressers. Several hu