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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 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.

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-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.

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 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.

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.

Home Office faces legal action over NI visa U-turn

The UK Home Office is confronting potential legal challenges after abruptly reversing visa decisions for Indian and Vietnamese workers in Northern Ireland, leaving families in limbo and raising questions about immigration policy consistency.

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