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UK Employment Rights Bill Could Boost Economy by £10 Billion

11/30/2025

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The Trades Union Congress (TUC) says the UK Employment Rights Bill could boost the economy by more than £10 billion annually.
The TUC argues that costs to businesses would not outweigh benefits.
The TUC says reforms would improve worker rights, including quicker sick pay and reduced zero-hour contracts.
Critics, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, label the plan anti-growth.
TUC Secretary-General Paul Nowak stresses potential to boost welfare and the economy.

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The Trades Union Congress (TUC) says the UK Employment Rights Bill could boost the economy by more than £10 billion annually.
The TUC argues that costs to businesses would not outweigh benefits.
The TUC says reforms would improve worker rights, including quicker sick pay and reduced zero-hour contracts.
Critics, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, label the plan anti-growth.
TUC Secretary-General Paul Nowak stresses potential to boost welfare and the economy.