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- The UK government will apply unfair dismissal protections from January 1, 2027.
- The qualifying period is reduced from two years to six months for workers hired after July 2026.
- Angela Rayner (Labour) and Justin Madders (Labour) said the process could be expedited without extensive consultation.
- The government will lift the cap on compensation and protect workers on zero-hours contracts.
- The bill will return to the Commons next week.
