UK Sees Fastest Labour Tax Rise in OECD, OECD Report Finds

8 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 22

Taxes on UK workers rose at the fastest rate among OECD countries in 2025, according to the organisation's latest report.
The UK's tax wedge increased by 2.45 percentage points, mainly due to higher employer national insurance contributions and frozen tax thresholds.
Despite the sharp rise, the UK's overall tax burden remains below the OECD average, but business leaders warn of rising unemployment and labour costs.

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