8 hours ago Angela Rayner suffers backlash in the Commons over Labour's workers' rights overhaul which could cost businesses £5BILLION a year and lead to price rises and job cuts

The Deputy Prime Minister insisted her reforms were 'pro-business' and 'pro-growth', and herald a 'new era for working people', but official impact assessments laid bare their staggering cost.

Economics

18 hours ago Employment Rights Bill will cost businesses up to £5bn a year, government’s own analysis warns

The legislation will have a greater impact on small businesses, the impact assessment warns

Economics

19 hours ago Fury as Angela Rayner claims workers' rights overhaul will boost the economy after the government's own analysis suggests it could cost business £5BILLION a year and lead to price rises and job cuts

The Deputy Prime Minister was harangued by Tories in the Commons today as she insisted the Employments Rights Bill would have a 'positive impact on growth'.

Economics

19 hours ago Employment Rights Bill will cost business up to £5bn a year, government’s own analysis warns

The legislation will have a greater impact on small businesses, the impact assessment warns

Economics

22 hours ago Ministers admit workers' rights overhaul could cost business £5BILLION a year and lead to price rises and job cuts

The package - including flexible working, paternity and sick leave from day one - could force up prices for consumers and lead to job cuts.

Economics