Angela Rayner calls for MPs to sit through the night to pass her flagship Employment Rights Bill, as Lords' delays threaten manifesto pledge on sick pay. MPs vote to scrap unfair dismissal cap.
Labour's employment bill moves forward after business groups urge Lords to stop blocking it, but critical details on contracts and rights are deferred to secondary legislation, setting the stage for fresh disputes.
Six major UK employer groups warn Tory peers that blocking Labour's workers' rights bill risks a hard-won compromise on unfair dismissal. The legislation faces a crucial vote this week.
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
Permanent hires in London fell for the eighth consecutive month in November, driven by economic uncertainty. Explore the latest KPMG and REC data on salaries and temporary work trends.
BP is removing paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 UK forecourt workers, offsetting a planned living wage increase. Read the full details.
Labour ministers propose scrapping the £118k cap on unfair dismissal awards to appease unions after dropping 'day one' rights. Business groups warn of a surge in costly tribunal claims.
UK workers will gain unfair dismissal protection after six months from 1 Jan 2027. Angela Rayner secured a faster timeline after talks with Business Secretary Peter Kyle. Read the details.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
An employment tribunal has dismissed an engineer's discrimination claims against Leonardo UK over its transgender toilet policy. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
A UK staffing agency failed to pay temporary workers their full holiday pay, withholding millions. Discover the legal breach and its impact on workers' rights.
Legendary London bakery Dusty Knuckle is transforming young lives in Haringey through a pizza-making course. Discover how 11 teens gained skills and confidence for future careers.
A firefighter forced out of her job after a colleague read her private diary wins a £42,853 tribunal payout for unfair dismissal and disability discrimination. Read the full story.
Angela Rayner tables amendment to implement reduced unfair dismissal qualifying period by 2026, bypassing lengthy consultation. The move follows Lords' intervention.
Metro readers share mixed reactions to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget, debating tax burdens, NHS spending, and the nation's economic future. Join the conversation.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget is pushing skilled professionals like 'Nick, 30' to leave the UK. With stealth taxes and soaring costs, is Britain losing its future?
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
Labour MPs demand stronger worker protections after government abandons day-one unfair dismissal rights. Backbenchers seek concessions on bogus self-employment arrangements.
Keir Starmer's government faces backlash after £26bn budget U-turns on employment rights pledge. Analysis reveals manifesto breaches and growing discontent among Labour backbenchers.
Keir Starmer faces backbench fury after ditching day-one unfair dismissal protection. Labour MPs call it a 'complete betrayal' of manifesto promises. Read the full story.
Labour government makes surprise U-turn on manifesto commitment to day-one unfair dismissal protection, sparking backlash from unions and MPs while business groups welcome the compromise.
The government has abandoned controversial 'day-one' employment rights after House of Lords pressure. Discover how the new six-month rule will affect UK businesses and workers.
Labour faces accusations of a second manifesto breach in two days after watering down its promise to give workers protection from unfair dismissal from day one.
The government has reversed its promise to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Find out what this means for employees and businesses.
The government has reversed its pledge to protect workers from unfair dismissal from day one, setting a new six-month qualifying period. Discover what this means for your employment rights.
Labour waters down its flagship workers' rights bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal protection with a six-month threshold. Find out what this U-turn means for businesses and employees.
The UK government has reversed its plan to grant unfair dismissal protection from day one. The right will now apply after six months. Discover the implications for businesses and workers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves admits working people will pay more tax but defends budget choices. Read her full response to critics and economic forecasts.
Sky News' Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast dives into Rachel Reeves's budget, questioning a return to austerity and the practicality of new taxes. Listen now for the full analysis.