25pc hike in life policies tipped
The cost of buying life insurance could rise by as much as 25 per cent this year because of changes to the way it is taxed.
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Govt scaremongering over ACC levy hikes - Labour
Opposition ACC spokesman David Parker is accusing the Government of misrepresenting ACC's position to soften up the public for major cuts to ACC entitlements.
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ACC levy rises intended to boost reserves
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