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Watering down Employment Rights Bill would threaten ‘once in a generation’ chance to close gender pay gap, ministers warned

Exclusive: Ministers have been warned the Employment Rights Bill is a ‘once-in-a-generation chance’ to close the gender pay gap as the Commons gears up to consider amendments

The Independent UK

If Keir Starmer’s Labour can’t satisfy the unions, another party will

At this year’s TUC conference, I found cautious optimism about the employment rights bill – and a resurgent left looking to capture hearts and minds, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK

TUC calls for jobs guarantee for young people

The UK faces a growing crisis in young people’s labour market participation which ‘spiralled’ under the Conservatives, the TUC warned.

The Independent UK

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Phillipson insists workers’ rights Bill will not be watered down

The Education Secretary and candidate for Labour’s deputy leadership was addressing the TUC conference.

The Independent UK

Who Is Bridget Phillipson? Quick Facts on Her Age, Education and Labour Deputy Leadership Bid

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches Labour deputy bid. Discover her age, education and key facts shaping her leadership campaign.

International Business Times UK

Starmer’s reshuffle and march of Reform dominate discussions at TUC conference

Suspicions rife about the workers’ rights bill being watered down after Angela Rayner’s resignation

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Phillipson gets Labour members’ poll boost in deputy leadership race as sixth MP says she will run – as it happened

Education secretary up against Emily Thornberry, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Lucy Powell, Alison McGovern and Paula Barker

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Labour must do more to tackle populist right as party’s support leaks to Reform, say unions

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak urged government to show working people ‘whose side you are on’

The Guardian - UK

Ed Miliband defied Starmer bid to strip him of energy secretary brief

ITV political editor Robert Peston says Sir Keir Starmer wanted Ed Miliband to succeed Angela Rayner as housing minister - but he refused

The Independent UK

Union leaders warn of ‘massive backlash’ if Starmer axes Rayner’s workers’ rights charter

Union delegates fear the cabinet reshuffle is ‘a right-wing coup’ and warn Starmer the workers’ rights package is a ‘red line’

The Independent UK

TUC leader attacks Nigel Farage for ‘selling out’ workers

There is a world of difference between what the Reform leader says and what he does, Paul Nowak claimed.

Evening Standard

Unite’s Sharon Graham warns Labour against diluting workers’ rights bill

Union leader says employment rights bill is ‘good for the economy’ amid fears legislation could be weakened

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Creasy leaves open chance of Labour deputy leadership bid and calls for Palestine Action law change – as it happened

The MP said police should be focusing on people who are members of the group, not those who ‘recklessly express support’ for it

The Guardian - UK

Unions urge Government not to water down workers’ rights Bill

TUC leader Paul Nowak said workers expected Labour to deliver the Employment Rights Bill in full.

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The Independent UK

Union boss issues warning to Starmer over government plans

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Wealth tax needed to help working people and avoid threat from Reform, says union chief

Exclusive: Paul Nowak says Rachel Reeves should ‘stay the course’ on plans for investment

The Independent UK

Starmer needs to show he is on the side of working people or Farage will become PM, warns Labour’s biggest backer

Ahead of the TUC congress next week, general secretary Paul Nowak has spoken to The Independent about why Keir Starmer’s government needs to introduce ‘popular’ wealth taxes in the Budget to combat Farage and Reform

Evening Standard

TUC leader urges Government to show it is on the side of workers

Paul Nowak said Labour should recognise the public mood for decent jobs, pay and working conditions.

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Evening Standard

Half of UK adults fear for their job over AI, poll reveals as union warns the technology will worsen inequality

Job losses or changes to terms and conditions were the biggest concerns for 51% of 2,600 British adults

The Independent UK

Nearly two-thirds of young adults fear AI will take their jobs

The Trades Union Congress says while AI could have transformational potential, it also risks entrenching inequality

The Guardian - UK

Half of UK adults worry that AI will take or alter their job, poll finds

The TUC calls for a new approach to technology and greater input from workers on how it is deployed

The Guardian - UK

Gender gap means retired women ‘have four months a year with no pension’

Income inequality means women in effect stop receiving a pension from 21 August, union leaders say

Evening Standard

TUC in call for gender equality over pensions

The Government has revived the Pension Commission.

The Independent UK

Voices: I’m a bouncer – policing what people say in pubs is a step too far

COMMENT: A clause in Labour’s Employment Rights Bill aims to protect workers from ‘third-party harassment’. With pubs and clubs closing at an alarming rate, door supervisor George Bass asks: Where will they find the money for extra staff?

The Independent UK

Lords accused of trying to block Labour’s zero-hours contract ban for ‘bad bosses’

Proposed changes to Labour’s flagship workers bill are ‘plain wrong,’ trade union boss says

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