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CBI Urges UK Chancellor to Abandon Labour's No Tax Hikes Pledge
The CBI chief executive, Rain Newton-Smith, has urged the UK chancellor to disregard Labour's manifesto commitment not to raise taxes on working people, citing changed economic circumstances since the pledge was made.
CBI Urges UK Chancellor to Abandon Labour's No Tax Hikes Pledge
The CBI chief executive, Rain Newton-Smith, has urged the UK chancellor to disregard Labour's manifesto commitment not to raise taxes on working people, citing changed economic circumstances since the pledge was made.
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32% Bias Score
UK Lords Weakens Worker Rights in Employment Bill
The House of Lords amended the UK's employment rights bill, weakening protections for zero-hours contract workers and delaying unfair dismissal protections, prompting criticism from unions and a defense from peers who cited concerns from businesses and small employers.
UK Lords Weakens Worker Rights in Employment Bill
The House of Lords amended the UK's employment rights bill, weakening protections for zero-hours contract workers and delaying unfair dismissal protections, prompting criticism from unions and a defense from peers who cited concerns from businesses and small employers.
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44% Bias Score
UK introduces paid neonatal care leave for parents
Starting Sunday, eligible UK parents of babies in neonatal care for seven or more continuous days will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, impacting approximately one in seven newborns needing specialized care.
UK introduces paid neonatal care leave for parents
Starting Sunday, eligible UK parents of babies in neonatal care for seven or more continuous days will receive up to 12 weeks of paid leave, impacting approximately one in seven newborns needing specialized care.
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60% Bias Score
UK Employment Rights Bill: Economic Boost or Business Burden?
The UK's Employment Rights Bill, championed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, seeks to improve worker rights, potentially boosting the economy despite initial business concerns; amendments include extending probation periods and removing the 'right to switch off'.
UK Employment Rights Bill: Economic Boost or Business Burden?
The UK's Employment Rights Bill, championed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, seeks to improve worker rights, potentially boosting the economy despite initial business concerns; amendments include extending probation periods and removing the 'right to switch off'.
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60% Bias Score
UK to Guarantee Sick Pay for 1.3 Million Low-Wage Earners
The UK government announced that approximately 1.3 million low-wage earners will receive guaranteed sick pay starting next year, costing employers more but potentially benefiting workers by up to £100 a week and reducing reliance on social welfare.
UK to Guarantee Sick Pay for 1.3 Million Low-Wage Earners
The UK government announced that approximately 1.3 million low-wage earners will receive guaranteed sick pay starting next year, costing employers more but potentially benefiting workers by up to £100 a week and reducing reliance on social welfare.
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40% Bias Score
Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure
Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.
Labour Drops "Right to Switch Off" Policy Amid Business Pressure
Labour's planned "right to switch off" for workers is being dropped from its Employment Rights Bill due to business concerns; the government is considering a nine-month probation instead of the proposed six-month period demanded by unions.
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56% Bias Score
Labour Party Faces Union Criticism Amidst Populist Threat
UK union chiefs are criticizing the Labour party for not effectively countering the populist right, particularly Nigel Farage's Reform UK, expressing concerns about potential electoral losses and the weakening of employment rights.
Labour Party Faces Union Criticism Amidst Populist Threat
UK union chiefs are criticizing the Labour party for not effectively countering the populist right, particularly Nigel Farage's Reform UK, expressing concerns about potential electoral losses and the weakening of employment rights.
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40% Bias Score
Low Paternity Leave Uptake in Britain Perpetuates Gender Inequality
In Britain, only 60% of fathers take paternity leave, primarily due to low pay (£187.18/week) and limited eligibility, despite evidence showing its benefits for families and children. Campaigners advocate for improved entitlements in the employment rights bill, pushing for longer paid leave and supp...
Low Paternity Leave Uptake in Britain Perpetuates Gender Inequality
In Britain, only 60% of fathers take paternity leave, primarily due to low pay (£187.18/week) and limited eligibility, despite evidence showing its benefits for families and children. Campaigners advocate for improved entitlements in the employment rights bill, pushing for longer paid leave and supp...
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44% Bias Score
UK Employment Bill Strengthens Worker Protections After P&O Ferries Scandal
The UK government's new employment rights bill aims to prevent future employment scandals like the P&O Ferries case, which saw 780 workers unfairly dismissed and replaced by cheaper agency staff, by strengthening protections against unfair dismissal and improving seafarers' working conditions.
UK Employment Bill Strengthens Worker Protections After P&O Ferries Scandal
The UK government's new employment rights bill aims to prevent future employment scandals like the P&O Ferries case, which saw 780 workers unfairly dismissed and replaced by cheaper agency staff, by strengthening protections against unfair dismissal and improving seafarers' working conditions.
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52% Bias Score
UK Government's Hesitant Approach to Employment Bill Highlights Leadership Contrast
The UK government faces internal conflict over Angela Rayner's employment bill, rejecting a popular "right to switch off" provision amidst business concerns and tax increases, contrasting with Keir Starmer's confident leadership during the Ukraine crisis.
UK Government's Hesitant Approach to Employment Bill Highlights Leadership Contrast
The UK government faces internal conflict over Angela Rayner's employment bill, rejecting a popular "right to switch off" provision amidst business concerns and tax increases, contrasting with Keir Starmer's confident leadership during the Ukraine crisis.
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44% Bias Score
UK Low-Wage Workers to Receive 80% Sick Pay from Day One
The UK government will entitle over one million low-paid workers to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from day one of illness, starting in 2024, as part of the Employment Rights Bill, despite concerns from businesses about increased absenteeism and potential impact on their profitability.
UK Low-Wage Workers to Receive 80% Sick Pay from Day One
The UK government will entitle over one million low-paid workers to 80% of their weekly salary as sick pay from day one of illness, starting in 2024, as part of the Employment Rights Bill, despite concerns from businesses about increased absenteeism and potential impact on their profitability.
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48% Bias Score
Labour's Employment Bill Faces Business Backlash
Labour's employment reform bill, facing fierce opposition from business lobbies and the Conservative party, seeks to improve worker rights but risks being diluted due to government inaction.
Labour's Employment Bill Faces Business Backlash
Labour's employment reform bill, facing fierce opposition from business lobbies and the Conservative party, seeks to improve worker rights but risks being diluted due to government inaction.
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60% Bias Score
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