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.
Government Ends Energy Bill Rebate Scheme
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the £7bn energy rebate programme will not be extended into 2026, marking an end to direct bill relief. Discover the government's next steps for cost of living support.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Govt drops day-one unfair dismissal from workers' bill
Labour waters down flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold after business pressure. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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