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Worker protections in the UK compared to the rest of the OECD

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Employment Rights Act

The Employment Rights Act introduces major reforms to UK employment law, with changes being implemented in stages from December 2025 through to 2027.

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TUC Congress 2026

Welcoming our delegates to Brighton for the 158th annual TUC Congress

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BLOG Unions are calling time on outsourcing

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BLOG Cost of living affects us all - what can we do for young people

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EVENT Practical steps for ending sexual harassment in the workplace: essential tools for union reps.

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BLOG Equality doesn't end at the workplace door

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RESOURCE Your guide to new Employment Rights 2026

What we're saying

Inflation: Tax on banks would help shield households from pain of energy price hikes, says TUC

Commenting on inflation figures showing CPI up to 3.1 per cent in August, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: "Households are still feeling the pain of Trump's illegal war. The Prime Minister has rightly been straight out of the blocks with measures to tackle the cost of living. "But with inflation creeping up because of rising fuel and energy bills – and with a new price cap pushing prices up next month – we need to see more government action to support families through the winter...

Simon Weller becomes the new TUC president

Simon Weller will serve in the role for a year and preside over the TUC Congress in September 2027.

Expanded Jobs Guarantee could bring £4.6bn long run boost to public finances as TUC urges ministers to put “turbo-boosters” on scheme

New cost-benefit analysis from the TUC and Landman Economics shows how strong the case is for an investing more in the government's Jobs Guarantee scheme for young workers

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