Politics · 24 November 2025
Business groups warn UK labour reforms hurt growth
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Trade unions are pressing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise living standards through workers' rights legislation, while major business groups warn the Employment Rights Bill will harm economic growth and job creation. The CBI and other employer organizations are urging hard choices in upcoming budget decisions, citing concerns over energy costs, labour reforms, and productivity. The conflicting pressures highlight tensions between Labour's union allies and business community as the government faces slowing economic growth and declining business confidence.
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