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But they later warned that they face "difficult decisions" to cover a £100m funding gap arising from the UK-wide increase in employer National Insurance.

But there are concerns public bodies will have to use the extra cash to fund a rise in the National Insurance paid by employers.

Other elected officials have drawn scrutiny for their relationships with lobbyists and others who advocate for their employers before Congress.

The firm also repeated its criticism of the government's decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions and other employment costs, adding it may pass on these costs through higher prices.

DBS checks are issued directly to individuals, not the organisation requesting them, but a DBS spokesperson said it was the responsibility of employers to review employees' certificates.