<P> In the United Kingdom , National Insurance ( NI ) is a system of taxes paid by workers and employers , used primarily to fund state benefits . It was initially a contributory system of insurance against illness and unemployment , and later also provided retirement pensions and other benefits . It was first introduced by the National Insurance Act 1911 and expanded by the Labour government in 1948 , and has been subject to numerous amendments in subsequent years . </P>
<P> In the United Kingdom , National Insurance ( NI ) is a system of taxes paid by workers and employers , used primarily to fund state benefits . It was initially a contributory system of insurance against illness and unemployment , and later also provided retirement pensions and other benefits . It was first introduced by the National Insurance Act 1911 and expanded by the Labour government in 1948 , and has been subject to numerous amendments in subsequent years . </P>
why do we pay national insurance in the uk
why do we pay national insurance in the uk
to fund state benefits
to fund state benefits