Policy papers and consultations

We're seeking views on setting up a code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 22 April 2024

• Consultation document: code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips (HTML version)

  This consultation is on the draft statutory Code of Practice supporting…

• Draft code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips (HTML version)

  Foreword The Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade…

The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform our advice on the minimum wage in 2025 and beyond.

• From: Low Pay Commission
• Updated: 2 April 2024

• Low Pay Commission consultation 2024

  1. Introduction The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is the independent body that…

The government’s remit to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) outlining areas to consider when recommending the 2024 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 27 March 2024

• National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage: Low Pay Commission remit 2024 (HTML version)

  The government wants to make the UK the best place possible to live and…

The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates in 2024 and beyond.

• From: Low Pay Commission
• Updated: 5 March 2024

Sets out how the scheme to name employers who break national minimum wage (NMW) law works.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
• Updated: 20 February 2024

Consultation on draft Code of Practice outlining steps a trade union should take to comply with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 13 November 2023

DHSC is seeking views on minimum service levels in England, Scotland and Wales during passage of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill to ensure that patient safety is protected.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 6 November 2023

A consultation on implementing minimum service levels for passenger rail services during periods of strike action.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 November 2023

Terms of reference for the upcoming government review of the whistleblowing framework.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 26 October 2023

DHSC is seeking views on introducing minimum service levels in hospital services in England, Scotland and Wales to protect patient safety during strike action.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Updated: 16 October 2023

Call for evidence from Margaret Beels, the Director of Labour Market Enforcement, to inform her labour market enforcement strategy for 2024 to 2025.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 17 July 2023

The government's new remit for the LPC to gather information on the National Living Wage rate and National Minimum Wage rates.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 27 April 2023

The government’s remit to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) outlining the areas they should consider when recommending the 2024 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 27 April 2023

We are seeking evidence on the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, to inform our recommendations on the 2023 rates.

• From: Low Pay Commission
• Updated: 22 November 2022

We're seeking views on how to make the employment status rules for employment rights and tax clearer for individuals and businesses.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs and 2 others
• Updated: 26 July 2022

Call for evidence from Margaret Beels, the Director of Labour Market Enforcement, to inform her labour market enforcement strategy for 2023 to 2024.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
• Updated: 13 April 2022

The government’s remit to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) outlining the areas they should consider when recommending the 2023 National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
• Updated: 22 March 2022

We're seeking views on giving unpaid carers a new right to a week of leave.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Updated: 29 October 2021

We are seeking evidence on the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, to inform our recommendations on the 2022 rates.

• From: Low Pay Commission
• Updated: 28 October 2021

We're seeking your views on proposals to ensure the treatment of tips, gratuities, cover and service charges is fair and transparent.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Updated: 24 September 2021