Overview

• Labour's proposed legislation includes banning 'fire and rehire' practices and ending exploitative zero-hour contracts.
• Unions express dissatisfaction with Labour's revisions, fearing a dilution of initially robust worker protections.
• Business leaders, including M&S chairman, caution that the new policies may deter investment and reduce flexibility.
• Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasizes that the reforms will balance economic needs with fair labor practices.
• Trade unions prepare for detailed discussions with Labour leadership to ensure no further dilution of the proposed rights.