ahem……….
The
PM's official spokesperson said the change will make "the system fairer for all" and noted that working adults above pension age will also contribute to the new levy.
"The levy will be paid by working adults including those over the state pension age. From April 2022, while systems are being updated, NICs rates will rise
by 1.25%," the spokesperson told reporters on Tuesday.
The.PMs.Official.Spokesperson………..BY 1.25%
From the very first article I found when looking for the announcement.
No sleight of hand you say?
Boris Johnson's social care plan was signed off by ministers at a Cabinet meeting earlier on Tuesday after days of fury from Tory backbenchers and MPs will vote on the proposals on Wednesday.
news.sky.com