Justin Madders

Store assistants at Aldi to receive a big pay boost from today as the retailer becomes among the first to pay at least £13.02 per hour to all staff. Minister visits store to celebrate businesses putting money back in the pockets of working people in line with the government’s Plan for Change. Move builds on existing steps to support around 3 million working …

Workers in coastal towns such as Llandudno to see improved living standards and financial security as part of the UK government’s ambitious worker’s rights agenda. UK Employment Rights Minister visits North Wales to discuss how providing certainty to workers and businesses can help local economies thrive and grow as part of the Plan for Change. Small busines…

Ministers have today confirmed the appointment of Andy King as the new Chief Executive of Companies House, the UK’s registrar of companies. Andy brings extensive experience in leadership roles in customer, business operations, regulatory and enforcement settings, including during his time at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Mini…

As part of the Plan for Change the Government is taking action to protect customers ensuring online marketplaces are held to same high standards as bricks and mortar stores Landmark Product Regulation and Metrology Act boosts powers to tackle unsafe products sold online Measures aimed to hold online marketplaces to account and help with growing safety concer…

Evidence will be collected to better protect younger workers from being exploited by illegal unpaid internships. Tackling this issue would put money back into the pockets of interns across the UK. This delivers on a commitment to stop employers flouting the rules around unpaid internships, ensuring fair career pathways are accessible to all, breaking down ba…

Non-disclosure agreements used by employers to silence employees subjected to harassment and abuse to be banned. Move to protect workers and stop victims from suffering in silence tabled as an amendment to landmark Employment Rights Bill. Welcomed by campaigners, this change is part of wider measures included in the Bill to back workers as part of the govern…

Government launches a full review of parental leave and pay to better support working families and help children get the best start in life Review will look at all types of leave – including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave – to make the system fairer and easier to use Part of the Plan to Make Work Pay – boosting growth, improving living standa…

Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat will strengthen verification checks on delivery riders to clamp down on illegal working, following productive talks with the government. The commitment comes after ministers convened the 3 firms for a roundtable at the Home Office today (30 June) to discuss what further urgent action can be taken to prevent immigration offe…