Gary Neville adds voice to business leaders’ condemnation of Rachel Reeves’ national insurance hike | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArchie MitchellWednesday 30 July 2025 10:32 BSTRachel Reeves raises employers’ national insurance contributionsGary Neville, the former Manchester United star, has criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves's national insurance hike, saying it has hindered employment.Mr Neville, previously a vocal supporter of the Labour Party, believes the increase “could have been held back” due to the tough economic climate.He joins other business leaders and economists in expressing concerns over the chancellor's tax-raising decisions since the government took office.While supporting the minimum wage increase, Mr Neville highlighted the national insurance rise as a significant “challenge” for businesses, including his own.The chancellor faces a £5bn gap in her spending plans following Sir Keir Starmer’s benefits U-turn and potential further financial pressures from a global trade war.In fullGary Neville hits out at Rachel Reeves over national insurance hikeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in