Roger Daltrey Criticizes UK Budget's Impact on Charities

The Who singer warns that Rachel Reeves' tax plan could lead to layoffs in cancer charities, exacerbating their financial struggles.

Roger Daltrey, patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust, has expressed concerns over the UK government's planned increase in employers' national insurance contributions.
The proposed rise from 13.8% to 15% is expected to cost the charity sector around £1.4 billion annually, affecting charities like Marie Curie Hospices and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Daltrey warns that the tax increase could force charities to lay off specialist nurses, which he describes as 'catastrophic' for their operations.
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations highlights the financial strain on charities already facing rising demand and falling funding.
Daltrey plans to invite Health Secretary Wes Streeting to visit Teenage Cancer Trust units to demonstrate the essential services provided by healthcare charities.