UK 31-03-2003 Tax rise 'to force a third of small companies to cut jobs' National insurance rises due to take effect this week will force a third of smaller companies to cut jobs, according to evidence presented to the chancellor today. Gordon Brown faces…… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #conference#insurance#Jobs#smes#WHO