The government’s flagship Employment Rights Bill, designed to upgrade workplace protections across England, Scotland, and Wales, has encountered renewed opposition in the House of Lords following a controversial proposal regarding
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Billionaire John Caudwell has urged Sir Keir Starmer to abandon Labour’s proposed Employment Rights Bill, citing concerns that the reforms could make Britain less attractive to investors. Caudwell, who shifted
In a significant shift in fiscal policy Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans that are set to increase the tax burden to unprecedented levels. The proposed changes come in the
Labour has been urged to embrace its workers’ rights legislation amidst mounting attacks from rivals. A comprehensive poll involving over 21,000 participants revealed significant public backing for measures such as
Major retail organisations Uniqlo, Gymshark and Lush have ceased their recruitment of freelance workers through gig economy applications following intense scrutiny from labour unions. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) raised
Several prestigious London restaurants, including Harrods and The Savoy Grill, are confronting potential legal challenges over their contentious cover charge practices. The dispute centres on mandatory cover charges that are
A controversial gig economy platform has come under intense scrutiny for allegedly encouraging hospitality businesses to circumvent the UK’s newly implemented fair tipping legislation and upcoming zero-hours contract regulations through
Richard Walker, the managing director of Iceland, has cautioned the Labour Party that a sudden and substantial rise in the minimum wage could potentially bankrupt his business. Walker, a former
