Labour accused of betrayal over workers' rights U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash from Labour backbenchers after abandoning day-one unfair dismissal protection. Read the full story on the government's manifesto breach.
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Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn
Labour government drops day-one unfair dismissal protection from employment bill, sparking accusations of manifesto breach and union anger. Read the full analysis.
Labour U-turn on workers' rights sparks backlash
Sir Keir Starmer faces internal anger after abandoning manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill controversy.
Labour abandons day one unfair dismissal pledge
Sir Keir Starmer faces a backbench revolt after ditching a key manifesto promise on workers' rights. Discover the details of the policy reversal and the fallout.
Labour MPs revolt over workers' rights U-turn
Sir Keir Starmer confronts backbench anger after abandoning day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs brand move a 'manifesto breach' and 'complete betrayal' of workers.
Labour U-turns on day-one workers' protection
Labour abandons manifesto pledge for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
Labour U-turns on day-one workers' rights pledge
Labour government drops manifesto commitment for day-one unfair dismissal protection, now requiring six months' service. Business groups welcome change while unions express disappointment.
Labour U-turns on day-one unfair dismissal plans
The UK government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection, opting for a six-month qualifying period. Find out how this impacts workers and businesses.
Labour U-turn on day one unfair dismissal rights
The government has abandoned plans to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one in a major compromise with business leaders. Read the full details of this policy reversal.
Ministers abandon day-one unfair dismissal protection
The UK government has scrapped plans for day-one protection against unfair dismissal. Workers will now need six months of service to claim, a reduction from two years. Read the full details.
Govt Abandons Workers' Rights Manifesto Pledge
Ministers drop day-one unfair dismissal protection in a major U-turn. The revised Employment Rights Bill sets a new 6-month qualifying period. Read the full story.
India's unions protest new labour laws in nationwide strike
A coalition of 10 major Indian trade unions launched nationwide protests against new labour codes, claiming they erode workers' rights and job security. Discover the full story.
Business Secretary Seeks Input on Workers' Rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle urges companies to engage with Labour's employment rights reforms, pledging no 'zero-sum' outcome for business. Read the latest from the CBI conference.
Kyle pledges business consultation on workers' rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle promises extensive consultations on Employment Rights Bill implementation, seeking to reassure firms while ensuring worker protections. Read the latest developments.
Kyle pledges to fast-track workers' rights reforms
Business Secretary Peter Kyle commits to implementing the controversial Employment Rights Bill, promising to listen to firms while facing CBI warnings over hiring impacts. Read the latest.
Kyle pledges business talks on workers' rights
Business Secretary Peter Kyle promises extensive consultations on Employment Rights Bill implementation, seeking to reassure firms while ensuring worker protections. Read the latest developments.
Unelected Lords block workers' rights reforms
Hereditary peers and business chiefs face criticism for voting against Labour's employment rights bill, delaying guaranteed hours and unfair dismissal protections. Read the full story.
Rayner condemns Westminster 'arrogant tittle tattle'
Angela Rayner blasts Westminster in-fighting as 'arrogant tittle tattle' in her first major interview since resigning, vowing to keep fighting for ordinary people and care workers.
Angela Rayner Vows to Fight On After Stepping Down
Angela Rayner pledges to continue fighting for workers' rights and slams Westminster 'tittle tattle' in her first major interview since leaving the Deputy PM role.
Labour's WFH plan risks 'years of litigation'
A House of Lords report warns Labour's right to work from home reforms could overwhelm tribunals with lawsuits over flexible working requests and home accidents.
Rockstar Games Edinburgh staff launch historic union push
Quality assurance testers at Rockstar Games' Edinburgh studio are making history by launching the first-ever unionisation effort at the Grand Theft Auto developer, demanding better working conditions and fair treatment.
Labour workers rights bill could cost NHS billions
Exclusive Treasury assessment warns Keir Starmer's New Deal for Workers may unleash financial chaos across public sector, with NHS, police and fire services facing unsustainable costs from enhanced employment rights.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
Union boss challenges Starmer over workers' rights
UNISON General Secretary Christina McAnea challenges Labour leader on employment law reforms as new government faces pressure to deliver on election promises.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Claim Extra Holiday: Millions Owed 7 Days' Leave
Discover how UK employees might be entitled to an additional seven days of paid holiday and learn the simple steps to claim what you're owed.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
Rachel Reeves: Christmas job vacancies show major improvement
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces significant improvement in UK job vacancies as Labour's economic strategy shows early success ahead of Christmas season.
Rayner's Employment Bill: Economic Threat Warning
Investment Minister Andrew Griffith sounds alarm over Labour's proposed employment reforms, claiming they could cripple UK business flexibility and economic recovery.
Hershey Spa worker sues over transgender locker room policy
A Pennsylvania spa employee has launched a federal lawsuit against The Hotel Hershey, alleging religious discrimination after being disciplined for objecting to transgender access to female changing facilities.
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