Whilst it may not be the most exciting birthday present, UK residents typically receive their National Insurance number shortly before they turn 16. This usually happens when a parent or guardian has ...

Brits have reported receiving messages online asking for their National Insurance number.

Brits with a National Insurance number have been issued a warning by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). In an update, HMRC told people to “keep it safe”, explaining that the number could be used for ...

Brits with a National Insurance have been issued an important warning. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded people to “only share” their unique code in specific situations. This number could be ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an urgent warning to anyone possessing a National Insurance number.

HMRC has issued a warning for anyone with a National Insurance number. National Insurance holders have been warned over sharing the digits with suspicious characters who could theoretically use the ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning to anyone with a National Insurance number. Many fraudsters ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. A national Insurance contribution (NIC) is a tax paid by British employees and employers to ...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has shared a reminder to millions of people about the importance of keeping your National Insurance number safe. In the UK, residents are typically assigned their ...