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UK Government Vows to Revive Controversial Employment Rights Bill

12/11/2025

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The UK government remains determined to pass the Employment Rights Bill after setbacks in the House of Lords.
After Conservative and cross-bench peers blocked the bill, ministers pledged another vote next week.
The bill would reduce the qualification period for unfair dismissal protection from two years to six months.
Unions warn delays could trigger a constitutional crisis and urge using the Parliament Act to bypass the Lords, risking business negotiations.

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The UK government remains determined to pass the Employment Rights Bill after setbacks in the House of Lords.
After Conservative and cross-bench peers blocked the bill, ministers pledged another vote next week.
The bill would reduce the qualification period for unfair dismissal protection from two years to six months.
Unions warn delays could trigger a constitutional crisis and urge using the Parliament Act to bypass the Lords, risking business negotiations.