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Labour's U-Turn: Workers' Rights Bill Drops Day-One Dismissal Protection

Labour waters down workers' rights bill

Labour faces backlash after scaling back its flagship Employment Rights Bill, reducing unfair dismissal protection from day one to six months. Discover the full details.

Labour's Workers' Rights U-Turn Sparks Backlash Over Manifesto Breach

Labour faces backlash over workers' rights U-turn

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson defends the government's decision to delay unfair dismissal rights, insisting the Employment Rights Bill remains a major upgrade. Read the latest.

Starmer faces Labour rebellion over workers' rights U-turn

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-turn: Workers' unfair dismissal protection delayed to 6 months

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 abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection in major policy U-turn

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's U-turn on workers' rights: Day one unfair dismissal axed

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.

Labour Opens Door to Business on Workers' Rights Overhaul

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.

Peter Kyle Vows to Fast-Track Workers' Rights Bill Despite Business Concerns

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 Consultation on Workers' Rights Bill

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 in Third Defeat for Government

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.

UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar and Staff Flee

UK Employers Face Hiring Crisis as Vacancies Soar

British businesses are grappling with an unprecedented employment crisis as job vacancies hit record highs while workers increasingly leave their roles, creating a perfect storm for employers across sectors.

Rockstar Games Faces Historic Unionisation Push by Edinburgh QA Testers

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.

UK Government Launches Major Review Into Workplace Sickness Crisis

UK Government Launches Workplace Sickness Review

The British government has initiated a comprehensive independent review to tackle the growing workplace sickness absence crisis, with potential reforms to the controversial 'fit note' system and support for long-term ill employees.

HMRC Worker Loses Landmark Case After Refusing Office Return Post-Lockdown

HMRC worker loses case over office return refusal

A tax office employee who refused to return to the workplace after Covid restrictions lifted has been ordered to repay thousands in a groundbreaking employment tribunal ruling that could set a precedent for flexible working disputes across Britain.

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