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Government consults on new rights for unpaid carers and parents of seriously ill children, including whether paid leave could improve job opportunities.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
New minimum wage rates come into force from 1 April, following Low Pay Commission recommendations.
Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage
Former Heath Secretary Alan Milburn has today launched his groundbreaking investigation into the causes of record unemployment and inactivity among 16 to 24 year olds with a call for young people and a range of experts to co…
Minimum wage rates announced for April 2026.
Outlines the initial priorities and workplan of the Labour Market Evidence Group in a letter to ministers.
Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency from April 2026.
Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme.
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026.
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people took a step closer today as it set out new considerations for the Low Pay Commission when recommending next year’s National Living Wag…
Call for Evidence launched into unpaid internships as some employers fail to pay young workers despite ban.
Government announces a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will expand rights to bereavement leave to those who experience pregnancy loss
Government publishes the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap, setting out timelines for measures in the Bill coming into effect.
Employment reforms will help 'solve UK's Productivity Puzzle', Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders set out to global leaders in Geneva today.
New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay.
Press release accompanying the Low Pay Commission's 2025 Uprating Report
The Government will today table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
Over 100,000 people looking for work to benefit from tailored training next year, providing employers with work-ready recruits.
Government appoints new members to the Low Pay Commission, Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service and Central Arbitration Committee.
Government lays legislation confirming that the new National Living Wage and new National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April.
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