National Trust blames tax rises as it cuts 550 jobs

The National Trust, the well-known heritage and conservation charity, has revealed plans to eliminate 550 job roles. The organisation attributes these significant staff reductions to what it describes as “sustained cost pressures,” directly linking the decision to recent tax increases. This measure is part of a broader initiative by the Trust aimed at achieving substantial financial savings, with a target of £26 million. The move underscores the economic challenges facing the sector, prompting the charity to implement these changes to ensure its financial viability and continued operation.