Alison Thomas, the Norfolk councillor with responsibility for adult social care, said she feared companies which look after some of the most vulnerable people will struggle to survive due to the government's changes.

Alison Thomas, Norfolk County Council cabinet member for adult social care (Image: Archant)

In October's budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves increased the rate of employers' national insurance contributions to 15pc and slashed the threshold at which the tax starts being paid from £9,100 to £5,000 to raise £26bn a year.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves (Image: PA)

She also announced the national living wage will increase by 6.7pc for........

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