Workers’ rights: Business secretary defends ‘rushed job’ bill Politics The business secretary has defended the government’s plan to overhaul workers’ rights after a lobby group branded it a “rushed job, chaotic and poorly planned”.
Firms fear looming minimum wage rise and workers’ rights package Economics The survey makes apparent the extent of business concern over the new deal for workers, which is one of the most controversial aspects of Labour's legislative agenda.
Workers rights: Ministers meet unions but warned on ‘unintended consequences’ of reform Politics Unions and employers have met with the government to discuss new plans for workers rights but it comes as ministers are warned against “unintended consequences” of reforms. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds met unions and businesses on Wednesday to kick-start Labour’s work on employment rights. Rayner hailed the meeting as [...]
Minister urges insurers to ‘swiftly resolve’ riot claims August 12, 2024 Insurers have been urged to “swiftly resolve” claims from businesses which suffered damage during the recent rioting.
Small business confidence leaps higher as end to UK recession gathers steam May 8, 2024 Confidence among small businesses leapt higher in the first quarter of the year, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), in a sign that the UK's recovery from recession continues to gather steam.