Rayner: Work 'through the night' to pass workers' rights
Angela Rayner urges Parliament to sit through the night to pass Labour's Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto promises. Key concessions made on unfair dismissal.
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Business urges Lords to pass workers' rights bill
Six major UK employer groups warn Conservative peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. Parliament must act before Christmas.
Business groups urge passage of Employment Rights Bill
Six major business organisations have called on Parliament to pass Labour's flagship Employment Rights Bill before Christmas, despite unresolved issues over unfair dismissal compensation caps.
NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
Sephora sued over toilet break dismissal
A former Sephora beauty adviser is suing for $235,177, alleging she was fired due to a health condition requiring frequent toilet breaks. The retailer strongly denies the claims.
Female referee loses unfair dismissal tribunal case
A Women's Super League official has lost her unfair dismissal claim against PGMOL after an alleged manhandling incident during a VAR training camp. Read the full tribunal ruling details.
Labour Scraps Cap on Unfair Dismissal Compensation
Labour's last-minute deal removes the £118k cap on unfair dismissal payouts, sparking a 'bonkers' warning from lawyers. Discover the impact on employers and workers.
Unfair dismissal rights start 2027 after Rayner deal
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027. Angela Rayner secured the accelerated date after talks with ministers. Read the full story.
Greggs supervisor wins race discrimination tribunal
A black Greggs supervisor unfairly dismissed after being called 'ganja man' wins a race discrimination case. Tribunal finds dismissal was a 'stitch up'. Read the full story.
Rayner pushes for faster workers' rights after Labour climbdown
Angela Rayner challenges the Government to speed up its watered-down employment bill. MPs will vote next week on her amendment to bring 'day one' unfair dismissal protection forward to 2026.
Rayner pushes to speed up workers' rights Bill
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to bring forward a key part of Labour's workers' rights Bill after peers scrapped the day-one unfair dismissal pledge. Read the latest on the parliamentary stand-off.
Angela Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights
Angela Rayner returns to front-line politics, tabling an amendment to accelerate key workers' rights reforms. She aims to bring stronger protections forward to 2026. Read the full story.
Rayner to speed up workers' rights bill with new amendment
Angela Rayner will table an amendment to accelerate the implementation of key workers' rights reforms, aiming to bring forward protections for millions by 2026. Discover the political battle unfolding.
Rayner leads push to speed up workers' rights bill
Angela Rayner leads backbench effort to accelerate workers' rights reforms after peers block bill. Read the latest on the Employment Rights Bill delays and amendments.
Pregnant Amazon worker wins job back after unfair dismissal
An Amazon warehouse worker sacked via text after revealing her pregnancy wins her job back and nearly $15,000 in compensation. The Fair Work Commission ruled the dismissal lacked decency.
Starmer U-turn on workers' rights sparks Labour fury
Sir Keir Starmer faces Labour rebellion after scrapping day one unfair dismissal rights. Ministers deny manifesto breach as backbenchers erupt in fury. Read the full details.
Government abandons day-one unfair dismissal protection
Ministers drop key Labour manifesto pledge for employment rights reform. Workers' unfair dismissal protection delayed to six months. Share your views on this policy reversal.
Labour accused of betrayal over workers' rights U-turn
Labour faces internal fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Ministers defend the six-month compromise as unions vow to fight the decision. Read the full story.
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 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.
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.
Starmer U-turn on worker rights pledge sparks backlash
Sir Keir Starmer's government scraps a key manifesto pledge on unfair dismissal protection. Plus, Putin's peace terms for Ukraine and the latest Ashes news.
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.
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