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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is the purpose of paying National Insurance contributions?

ATo pay for local council services
BTo build entitlement to certain state benefits, including the State Pension and NHS
CTo pay for schools and education
DTo fund the UK's defence budget

Explanation

National Insurance contributions go towards funding state benefits including the State Pension, Jobseeker's Allowance, Maternity Allowance and access to the NHS.

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