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MPs overturn peers’ attempts to strengthen crackdown on dirty money

The Commons voted 276 to 210, majority 66, to reject two Lords amendments.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Government assesses changes to stop ‘widespread’ practice of hidden online fees

So-called ‘drip pricing’ is costing UK consumers £1.6 billion a year online, the Government said.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

The Brexit ‘red tape’ illusion has been exposed by the Tories’ CE mark climbdown

Despite claims over taking back control, UK is forced to comply with rules on which it has no say

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Bill to crack down on big tech, fake reviews and subscription traps

The Digital Markets Unit will have the power to fine big tech platforms up to 10% of their global turnover if they do not abide by competition rules.

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023

Employment experts round on Hunt’s remarks on ‘golf course’ over-50s

Those who want to work need guidance, support and flexible jobs, employment leaders tell MPs

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

Tories still haven't delivered on zero hours contract promise made five years ago

Labour's Angela Rayner said the Tories' record on workers’ rights is 'one of broken promises and abject failure' as she attacked the government for not delivering on its pledge to tackle zero hours contract

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

Pregnant women and new parents set for more protection to stay in work thanks to new law

The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill will now go to the House of Lords after being supported unopposed in the House of Commons

Wales Online · Feb 4, 2023

Right to request flexible work could push over-50s back to employment, MPs claim

Conservative MP Scott Benton’s Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Joy as new law to protect jobs of pregnant women and new parents backed

Dan Jarvis told MPs they had a "precious opportunity within our grasp to make a real difference to over 50,000 pregnant women and new parents each year"

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Million hospitality workers could be allowed to keep tips they are given as new law moves closer

Customers were found to be overwhelmingly in favour of the tips they paid going to the people who served them

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023