Unions delighted that there has been no watering down of plans, which will apply to England, Scotland and WalesTrade unions declared victory on Tuesday as Labour bolstered a string of measures in its workers’ rights bill,...
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Read MoreChild poverty plan must address the 70% of families with at least one parent in work, Resolution Foundation saysLabour must offer extra support to working parents, including with childcare and commuting, if it is to fulfil its...
Read MoreIn new year message, Paul Nowak says ministers must resist pressure from business groups to water down plansKeir Starmer’s government has been urged to “stick to its guns” amid growing pressure from business...
Read MoreRupert Soames urged government to water down workers’ rights plans after a budget ‘tough on business’The chair of the Confederation of British Industry, Rupert Soames, accused the government of treating...
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Read MoreThe PM has backed transport secretary Louise Haigh after she called ferry firm a ‘rogue operator’, threatening investment summitKeir Starmer expressed his full confidence on Saturday in the transport secretary,...
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Read MoreBill will give new rights to millions of workers including protection from third-party harassmentUK politics live – latest updatesEmployers must protect their workers from sexual harassment – including from customers...
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